A recent statement from Mercedes-Benz could significantly accelerate the completion and launch of self-driving cars globally and lay the foundation for making this the “default” technology in cars in the future.
In fact, most car manufacturers in the world more or less own and test their own self-driving / semi-self-driving technology, but they do not dare to apply it to the masses for fear of legal risks. management, specifically the responsibility when an accident happens to its customers when using the technology mentioned above.
Even Tesla, the brand that has always patted its chest proudly when implementing Autopilot self-driving technology, now has to humbly admit its system is just “driving assistance” to avoid such legal risks.
Tesla cars already have too many “seals” related to self-driving technology.
However, according to Road and Track, Mercedes-Benz has taken 100% responsibility for its self-driving system called Drive Pilot to put it into mass adoption as soon as possible. Drive Pilot, according to the current state, can automatically brake, throttle, steer and leave the highway without the user’s operation.
The system is currently available on the S-Class and EQS, but the German brand has confirmed that it will soon equip the Drive Pilot for lower models.
Mercedes-Benz EQS and S-Class are two names that already have Drive Pilot available.
“If you activate Drive Pilot, Mercedes-Benz will take full responsibility for what happens to the car until the user turns off the system. They can watch movies, sleep or do whatever they want. If a vehicle is involved in an accident during this period, the responsibility will be on Mercedes-Benz, not the user,” confirmed Drive Pilot development director Gregor Kugelmann.
Looking back at Tesla Autopilot/Full-Self Driving or GM’s Ultra Cruise, both require users to sign an agreement before using the technology to “push” the responsibility on them – a factor that is probably not. responsible when the company may not be confident in its system capabilities and requires users to be ready to take back control.
Mercedes-Benz’s reckless move is completely capable of forcing other automakers to join the race to perfect self-driving technology for mass application. One can consider the company’s message to show confidence in its technology, apparently thanks to having tested 100% self-driving cars at home since last year after successfully applying for permission from the German government.
Reference: Road and Track
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