As Tesla is embroiled in a recall following the “beta” launch of its self-driving system, General Motors (GM) has revealed more technical details on its forthcoming semi-autonomous driving system. An evolved version of the currently offered Super Cruise, the Ultra Cruise promises “safe use” in a context where these technologies raise many questions.
Promised aboard the big Celestiq sedan, Cadillac’s new electric flagship, Super Cruise relies on myriad elements to ensure its safe operation. On the one hand, a camera is placed in front of the driver, which can analyze his distraction based on the position of his eyes. Seven high-resolution cameras are mounted on the front, rear, sides and four corners of the car to detect other vehicles, pedestrians and obstacles that constantly present themselves.
Short- and medium-range radars then step in and provide an extra layer of response, allowing the car to be positioned and braked by anticipating all other objects and living beings, allowing the vehicle to react according to their movement and speed.
Finally, a laser remote sensing system will also be added behind the windshield to create a 3D representation of the environment in which the vehicle is moving. Along with various sensors, this other system boosts safety regardless of atmospheric conditions, GM promises.
Continuous updates will be possible through cloud infrastructure, a Tesla-like approach. GM estimates the system will work 95% of the time on virtually all paved roads in Canada and the United States, no less. It will also be very interesting to test it in a winter context to see how it works.
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