Audi Readying Stop-and-Go Autonomous Driving
Audi will debut its autonomous driving technology “very soon.”
According to a report from Bloomberg, the German automaker will begin rolling out its technology to enable autonomous driving up to speeds of 37 mph. The self-driving system will take over steering, braking and accelerating in stop-and-go traffic and will be available “very soon” according to Audi’s Chief Financial Officer Axel Strotbek.
SEE ALSO: Cadillac Adding Autopilot Style Cruise Control in 2017
Numerous automakers are beginning to unveil their autonomous driving technology, with Cadillac most recently announcing that an autopilot-style cruise control will be added to its lineup starting with the 2017 model year. Mercedes-Benz new S-Class offers stop-and-go autopilot through 12 ultrasonic detectors, five cameras and six radar sensors allowing it to match the speed of the vehicle in front of it.
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[Source: Bloomberg]
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Yeah but how will AUDI automate the cellphone in one hand and cigarette in the other (while wearing white sunglasses)?