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‘Eyes-off driving’ is coming, and we’re so not ready

‘Eyes-off driving’ is coming, and we’re so not ready

Last month, General Motors added its name to the growing list of automakers who are pursuing a novel type of partially automated technology called “eyes-off driving.” What they didn’t do, though, is provide a thorough description of how they’ll take responsibility when something goes wrong. Not to be confused with the type of “eyes-off” distracted driving that many drivers seem to be practicing these days, GM’s system would be a step toward the automaker’s ultimate goal of selling privately owned, fully autonomous cars. Some GM-produced cars already include the company’s Super Cruise system, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel but uses gaze-tracking technology to make sure they keep their eyes on the road. The new system, at Level 3 of the six-level scale of autonomy, would allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road on some US highways. GM says it aims to bring its Level 3 system to market by 2028, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ. From there, the technology …

Rivian will add hands-free driver assist to vehicles this year, ‘eyes-off’ next year

Rivian will add hands-free driver assist to vehicles this year, ‘eyes-off’ next year

Rivian is planning to launch a hands-free driving assistant system for its electric R1T and R1S vehicles later this year, followed by an “eyes-off” version in 2026, reveals Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe in a press roundtable interview according to a post on Rivian Forums and reported by Electrek. The first part of the system sounds like it will work similarly to Ford’s Blue Cruise or GM’s Super Cruise software, which are Level 2 assistants that only work on highways fully mapped by each manufacturer. It’s unclear if current Gen 1 and Gen 2 Rivian vehicles will support the upcoming hand-free assistant software or if it will come to upgraded models or the upcoming R2 SUV. Gen 2 vehicles already come with exclusive features like matrix headlights and an upgraded light bar that can change colors, which Scaringe says could be used as an indicator to let others know a Rivian is operating autonomously, according to a Rivian Forum user. Gen 2 vehicles also come with a newer Rivian Autonomy Platform, which might mean Gen 1 …

Ranbir Kapoor kisses birthday girl Raha, Alia Bhatt cannot take her eyes-off hubby dearest: PHOTO

Ranbir Kapoor kisses birthday girl Raha, Alia Bhatt cannot take her eyes-off hubby dearest: PHOTO

Raha Kapoor is already two! Yes, time flies! Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s little princess has already turned two years old. The star couple welcomed their daughter on November 6, 2022 after getting married in the month of April. Though in the initial few months, Ranbir and Alia did not share pictures of Raha Kapoor and even paps were not allowed to click her pictures. But during the Christmas 2023 lunch at the Kapoor family, Ranbir and Alia did the face reveal of Raha. And now, many pictures of the little one have made their way to the internet. Also Read – Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s daughter Raha Kapoor turns 2: All you need to know about the munchkin Raha Kapoor’s cutest picture hits the internet On Raha Kapoor’ birthday, now Neetu Kapoor has shared yet another adorable picture of the little one. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are also a part of this picture. It has Ranbir Kapoor adorably kissing his daughter on the head while Alia Bhatt has all eyes on her …

Mercedes dials up the speed of its hands-free, eyes-off Drive Pilot feature

Mercedes is still waiting for approval from German regulators before pushing out a software update to customers of vehicles that support Drive Pilot. But once that happens, the company boasts that it will have “the world’s fastest Level 3 system in a series-production vehicle.” Drive Pilot is similar to “hands-free” highway driving systems like GM’s Super Cruise, Ford’s BlueCruise, and Tesla’s Autopilot in so far that it allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel and foot off the pedal under certain conditions. It is currently approved for use in only two states in the US: California and Nevada. But unlike Level 2 systems, in which drivers are required to keep their eyes on the road, Mercedes’ Level 3 system has a few more allowances. That includes letting drivers look away from the road at something else, like a game or a movie, when certain conditions are met. For Drive Pilot to work, there needs to be: a vehicle in front of your car; reasonable road conditions with readable markings and lines; and clear …