Mercedes-Benz debuts turquoise exterior lights to indicate the car is self-driving | A visual indicator for other drivers::undefined

  • mlg@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Do the same thing, but hook it up to a camera that detects if your eyes are on the road lol.

    • froh42@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      The reason for these lights is that Mercedes has Level 3 autonomy, so the car can self drive without the driver taking attention - for example here in Germany it is illegal (and there are photo traps) to use your phone on while driving. The lights are a solution to the exemption that you are allowed to use your phone while your car is on Level 3 autonomy.

      On level 3 you need to be able to take over again within 30 seconds after the car actively asks you to do so.