Honda's partially automated driving tech will be available to customers in the US by the end of the decade.
Honda Sensing, the company's Level 2 advanced driver- assist system, is already available to car owners who have decided to add the feature to their vehicles. New features will be added thanks to more capable sensors and advanced artificial intelligence software developed by the company.
Honda owners in China will be able to purchase an upgraded system in the fall. The system will be standard on all Honda cars by the year 2030.
The system will be standard on all Honda vehicles by the year 2030.
In an effort to get advanced technology into the hands of customers sooner than later, automakers are going all in on safety features like ADAS in an effort to get advanced technology into the hands of customers. While promising to upgrade their systems in the near future, Ford and GM have rolled out hands-free systems in the last few years.
Honda has a Level 3 system. The Legend hybrid EX in Japan is equipped with the Honda Sensing Elite suite of driver assist technologies. The system introduced a whole new level of stress according to the automotive news. The system's limitations were shown off in a test drive.
The CR-V has a standard feature called the Sensing ADAS system. Pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, and driver attention monitoring are some of the warnings it offers.
Automatic lane changes and hands-free highway driving will be included. The Honda Sensing Elite will only be available in Japan. At this time, the automaker hasn't announced additional markets.
Honda has been cautious when it comes to self-driving cars. The Japanese company, which is the sixth-largest car company in the world, is not included in the ranking. Honda is in talks with some of the top operators in the US, but hasn't revealed its own self-driving program.
Honda invested over $2 billion in the Cruise over the course of 12 years. The Cruise Origin lacks a steering wheel and pedals. Both companies walked away from the deal after it did not work out.
Most companies are working on Level 4 technology and skipping Level 3. The need for drivers to stay attentive despite the vehicle doing most of the driving tasks is seen as potentially dangerous by some.
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