BMW’s Catching Up With Mercedes-Benz In Level 3 Self-Driving Tech Race

BMW's Catching Up With Mercedes-Benz In Level 3 Self-Driving Tech Race

When traveling up to 37 mph, the new BMW Personal Pilot L3 allows drivers to divert their attention to other tasks, such as editing e-mails or answering calls. This is possible using 360-degree sensors that allow the system to work effectively at night. which the Bavarian automaker claims is a first. More specifically, the system gets the latest-generation ultrasonic sensors, radar sensors, and a highly sensitive 3D lidar sensor paired with a regularly updated live HD map.

To take convenience up a notch, BMW 7 Series owners get to stream videos while the autonomous driving tech is active. This would be ideal for long road trips or even slow-moving traffic during rush hours. After all, the full-size luxury sedan features massive screens for the entertainment of passengers.

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