Visteon Developing Remote Driver Systems

Automotive cockpit electronics supplier Visteon is currently developing remote control systems to autonomous vehicles in partnership with Portland startup Designated Driver.

In the system, remote human monitors could take control of vehicles or send instructions to the vehicle on how to navigate complex scenarios that the car is not equipped to handle.

Read more about the developments at Automotive News.

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.