Your new car is packed with a bunch of driver-assist features.
But that doesnt exactly make it an autonomous vehicle.
So whats the difference?
What is driver-assist?
Driver-assist is also called Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS).
It refers to, and encompasses functions and technology that augment the driving experience of the driver.
It provides audible, visible, and brake pulse warnings upon detecting cars, bikes, or pedestrians unexpectedly.
What is an autonomous vehicle?
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Anautonomous vehiclecomes with technology to enable it to drive without any assistance from a human driver.
Tesla has a subscription feature called Full Self-Driving (or FSD).
Despite a name that suggests otherwise, Teslas FSD is not self-driving but a driver-assist system.
Level 3 and 4 vehicle automation places limits on specific environments and conditions of vehicle automation.
A driverless car can include no drivers seat, steering wheel, gas pedal, or even brakes.
Nuro was the first company granted a commercial deployment permit by the State of California.
The company currently operates its delivery vehicles in Silicon Valley, Houston, and Greater Phoenix.
One of its semi-trailer trucks completed an 80-mile route in Arizona.
Vehicle technology is evolving rapidly, making it vital to have legal frameworks and industry standards.
Stay tuned as we dig into these in more detail.
Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
