Mercedes-Benz accelerates its level 3 autopilot to 95 km/h

The company managed to raise the speed limit when driving in automatic mode, removing the requirement for using level 3 autopilot only in city traffic jams.

soon the Drive Pilot system of this German car manufacturer can be used not only in traffic jams when driving at a speed of no more than 60 km / h in the far right lane. Firstly, the automation after the software update is capable of controlling the car at a speed of up to 95 km / h. Secondly, the third level autopilot according to the SAE classification performed by Mercedes-Benz implies that the driver does not need to constantly monitor the road or keep his hands on the steering wheel when activating this function. He was previously allowed to sit back for a rest, play on the on-board computer or watch videos when driving in traffic jams. This is reported by.

Level 3 autopilot as implemented by Mercedes-Benz means that the driver does not need to keep an eye on the road while the vehicle is active or keep their hands on the steering wheel.

If it is necessary to transfer control back to the driver, the Mercedes-Benz on-board automatic system gives him 10 seconds to confirm his readiness to do so. If the system’s requirements are ignored, the car will emit various sound and visual signals, after which it will tighten the seat belt and smoothly stop in the same traffic lane, turning on the hazard warning lights and calling emergency services. In such a situation, the automatic system will consider that the driver is not feeling well and is not able to take control.

By the end of the decade, Mercedes-Benz aims to increase the speed of the autopilot to 130 km/h. The Drive Pilot update will be available to all owners of compatible cars of the brand free of charge and remotely, although when ordering a car, this option itself costs 5950 euros.