A representative of Tesla introduces an automated assistance driving system during a release ceremony of world leading internet scientific and technological achievements at the 3rd World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 16, 2016. (Xinhua/XuYu)
Self-Driving Vehicle, Tesla
Tesla in October unveiled its latest Autopilot hardware, which Wired magazine called "insane, but it just might work." The system uses eight cameras to provide 360-degree coverage, one radar, ultrasonic sensors and a new supercomputer, which will eventually support full autonomous driving.
Tesla Vice President Robin Ren explained that the Model S vehicles are able to do enhanced traffic-aware cruise control, auto-steering, lane changes and centering, auto-parking and smart summons, and safety was "guaranteed."
Human error causes 94 percent of road accidents, according to Ren. By using self-driving technology, most of these crashes can be avoided.
