Self-driving vehicles are currently limited to a few countries and mainly offered through ride-sharing services. However, those who wish to own a car capable of autonomous driving—with minimal steering involvement—may soon have that option.
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the company Tenser unveiled its new self-driving robocar designed for everyday consumers.
According to the company, the car can be driven manually as well. When seated in the driver’s position, a touch-screen display allows the steering wheel, brake pedals, and other controls to appear at the push of a button.
In autonomous mode, the steering wheel is concealed inside a side screen on the driver’s seat.
The vehicle is equipped with dozens of microphones that enable passengers to give voice commands, such as adjusting the air conditioning or rolling down windows.
Each passenger will have access to their own screen, with a total of four displays inside the car.
Cameras mounted above each display also provide video call functionality. Passengers in the driver’s seat can interact with these features even while the car is in autonomous mode.
For safety and navigation, the car includes cameras, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensors that detect objects and help plan the route.
Small external displays are installed at each corner of the car to signal pedestrians when it is safe to cross the street.
The robo car will be available in silver and black. While the company has not yet disclosed the price, it confirmed that the vehicle will be released to consumers later this year, initially in the United States, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates.
