Autopilot UK Accord

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Technology brings us a car that can drive itself, or so they say

Honda Accord ADAS auto-pilot system takes the reins
We've heard of radar assisted cruise control, that has certain luxury cars running at set speeds on the highway, but slows them down or speeds them up when they get too close to a car in front or behind. Well now Honda UK is taking it to another level with their Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) that not only regulates your speed, but manages the turning, allowing you a full auto-pilot system for your Accord when you're out on the freeway. The Adaptive Cruise Control is your regular radar variety, but the Lane Keep Assist System keeps you headed in the right direction by using a camera on the rear-view mirror to watch the white lines and turn accordingly. Honda was quick to point out that their system isn't exactly set up for you to take a nap, since the ADAS system will beep every 10 seconds to make sure you're paying attention, requiring you to touch the steering wheel to inform the car you're still in charge, but we're sure someone is going manage an accident and an ensuing lawsuit or three out of this "convenience".

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[Carl.]

I can imagine this on a 10 hour trip...
beep.
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beep.
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beep.
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beep.
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beep.
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👍 What a great invention!

 

[Eric.]

If you gotta touch the wheel every ten seconds you might as well just steer and use cruise control. I mean, with a freeway you go in a straight line most of the time, or you are constantly passing slow cars. Seems pretty pointless that you have to adjust the wheel a little like that.