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New Honda Accord drives itself. Japanese car manufacturer Honda has launched a new selfdriven car. Dubbed Honda Accord. ADAS the vehicle can change gear ...

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New Honda Accord drives itselfPage 1New Honda Accord drives itselfJapanese car manufacturer Honda has launched a new selfdriven car. Dubbed Honda AccordADAS the vehicle can change gear and steer itself around bends. While the autopilot function willcurrently only operate on motorways and dual carriageways officials at Honda believe that futureADAS models will tackle all roads. Graham Avent a spokeman for Honda points out that ADAS is not a substitute for alert human drivers butdoes allow people to take a rest behind the steering wheel during long journeys. ADAS drivers cannot leavetheir seats but need only touch the steering wheel every ten seconds to indicate that they are still alert. ADAS may also help prevent road accidents as the system can help to correct the effect of some drivererrors.The cars autopilot capability is based on two main components: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and LaneKeep Assist System (LKAS). ACC is a radar sensor placed behind the Honda badge at the front of the car.It scans ahead to look out for other vehicles responding to the result by reducing or increasing the carsspeed accordingly. LKAS a camera placed next to the rearview mirror monitors the white lines alongmotorways and dual carriageways using the received data to control the cars steering. Honda UK says the car will cost UKP 25880 (US$46500) and will be in showrooms in March. All Hondacars will be equipped with ADAS by 2016. Although ADAS can facilitate an easier drive Honda insists that the drivers role remains paramount. Evenwhen activated the autopilot function will be overridden by the drivers input leaving the driver in fullcontrol of the car.Copyright 2006 PhysOrg.comThis document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study research no partmay be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.Original story at www.physorg.com/news10428.htmlPage 1/1

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