While the majority of manufacturers believe that autonomous technology should be used on public roads, Land Rover is interested in giving its already capable lineup of SUVs self-driving abilities over any type of terrain. The company has started research to explore the possibilities. The
While the majority of manufacturers believe that autonomous technology should be used on public roads, Land Rover is interested in giving its already capable lineup of SUVs self-driving abilities over any type of terrain. The company has started research to explore the possibilities. The videos above and below give a taste of what the company is working on.
Jaguar Land Rover's Head of Research, Tony Harper, explained the research project's aim: "Our all-terrain autonomy research isn't just about the car driving itself on a motorway or in extreme off-road situations. It's about helping both the driven and autonomous car make their way safely through any terrain or driving situation."
To give drivers this type of help, Land Rover is using a variety of technologies, including ultrasonic, radar, and LIDAR units as well as surface identification and 3D path sensing technology. The latter takes information from cameras and the other systems to give the vehicle a 360-degree view of its surroundings. The automaker claims that the sensors are so advanced that the vehicle can determine read the surface down to the width of a tire, even in inclement weather. The sensors have the ability to scan up to 16 feet ahead of the vehicle and can change the car's Terrain Response settings aut