GM has exciting news with a significant expansion of its Super Cruise operating area by adding around 750,000 miles to rural roads and minor highways in the US and Canada, as reported by TechCrunch. This expansion, set to be completed by 2025, will nearly double the automaker’s current 400,000 mile network.
Super Cruise, initially launched in 2017, enables fully hands-free operation under the driver’s supervision, who must be prepared to take control at any time. It utilizes highly accurate GPS, cameras, radar sensors, and a driver attention system to ensure the driver is attentive.
However, it is limited to designated roads that have been LiDAR scanned for GM by a third-party contractor. This scanning generates detailed maps showing lane-level data, topography, road curve radius, and more, allowing Super Cruise to adjust speeds when necessary. This is especially crucial on rural roads and highways that are more likely to have tight curves, steep hills, and other potentially dangerous conditions.
2024-02-15 05:01:19
Original from www.engadget.com