JLR demonstrates a Range Rover Sport that you can drive via
smartphone app, and advanced autonomous turning tech
Jaguar Land Rover has
showcased a raft of self-driving
technology for future models, including a Range Rover
Sport that can be driven remotely using a smartphone, and autonomous
'Multi-Point Turn' tech that can negotiate a 180-degree turn without
assistance.
Designed for low-speed maneuvers and off-roading, the remote
driving system uses a connected smartphone with an app that allows full control
of the steering, brakes and accelerator at speeds up to 4mph. JLR claims the
feature will allow owners to negotiate challenging situations, such as tight
car parks or hazardous terrain, without ever having to set foot in the car.
The system won't allow you to navigate your car off down the
street while you sit at home, because it requires you to be within 10 metres of
the vehicle at all times to remain in range of the Bluetooth signal. It's said
that the system could be further adapted to autonomously perform tasks from a
signal command, like the self-parking system seen in the new BMW
7-Series.
Further to this is a new system that allows the car to
negotiate 180-degree turns autonomously and set off in the opposite direction.
It's designed to negate the difficulty of the dreaded three-point turn,
spinning the car round by itself when required in dead-end roads or car park
situations. The feature uses already installed sensors to scan the area around
the car and informs the driver if it is safe to make the maneuver, before
taking control of gear selection and driving.
Developed by JLR's UK-based research team, the advanced
technology is already being trialed in real-world situations and could
appear on production models in the next few years. JLR claims that rather than
forcing fully self-driving tech on the public, it will offer "the choice
of an engaged or autonomous drive" with the system taking over when
prompted to perform more tedious tasks.
source: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/91838/land-rover-reveals-remote-control-range-rover-sport
by Lawrence Allen
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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