The whole point of a self-driving car is that you, the occupant, don’t have to do any driving. Yet Toyota’s newest autonomous car adds a steering wheel instead of subtracting one.

The new rig is a Lexus LS 600hL and Toyota Research Institute chief technology officer James Kuffner calls it “the most perceptive car in the world” according to The Verge. That perception comes from a heavy dose of technology like LIDAR, radar, and a bunch of cameras inside and out of the car keeping eyes on the road, the surroundings, and the driver.



TRI is using an undisclosed number of these mules to test out two different autonomous research systems. Toyota calls them Chauffeur and Guardian which are Level 4 and Level 5 autonomy, respectively. Level 4 autonomy limits the car to certain areas that are already mapped out and Level 5 is full automation intended to work anywhere.

The most curious thing about this Lexus is the presence of two steering wheels. The one on the left is to drive the car normally and the one on the right is, apparently, to let the car drive itself without anyone in the driver’s seat. So it sounds like it’s really just there to give you the option of sitting on the other side of the car if you want. A driver has to be in the car in case of an emergency and in this Lexus that can be done from either side, for some reason.

That isn’t the only goofy thing about this autonomous Lexus. Overall, it kind of looks like an experimental autonomous car from ten years ago. It has very obviously placed cameras all over the place and doesn’t look nearly as clean as autonomous testing units like the Waymo Chrysler Pacifica or the notably normal looking autonomous Ford Fusion. Granted, every experimental autonomous car starts looks goofy in its own right like the Cruise Automation Chevy Bolt that wears what look like a goal post on its roof, but this Lexus just looks sort of cobbled together with no attempt at subtlety. It’s almost like it was thrown together so Toyota can say it’s working on self-driving tech too.

Toyota has some catching up to do in the world of autonomy. Here’s hoping this silly-looking Lexus can help the brand gain some ground.
http://carfreaksng.com/2017/09/28/toyotas-new-self-driving-car-two-steering/

Auto Confusion

Nutase:
Auto Confusion

ok

This makes no sense to me.

The second steering is ugly and disfigured the interior.

Must they compromise the term development in a bid to compete and be distinct crap

Make me and my guy dey argue inside car and we no reach better agreement he go just change am gimmie drive us enta lagoon...aje a wa oooo!!!

I've heard multiple times "ONLY THE IGBOS ARE GOOD AT BUSINESS".
I also heard "THE IGBOS CONTROL THE ECONOMY OF THIS NATION".
To be sure, i checked the forbe list for top business men in Africa.
Instead of placing an igbo man on top of the list, i saw an hausa man(Dangote). I went a little further, hoping to see igbo names on the list. The result is "heartbreak". I saw six(6) Yoruba names following Dangote closely.
Isn't this injustice TOO?
Please, somebody should go and delete those names and put igbo names there.
We have been told that hausas are beggars and yorubas are lazy; so, delete their names and put igbo names there. Don't you know the Igbos are everything in this country?

Bring it come Naija, our local mechanics will convert it to the extent that oyinbo no go recognise it

Na wa oo

I don't want to believe this, it's crap

Pilot n assistant pilot.
Those of you who had dreams of becoming pilots, look for yourselves and get this new toy n pretend it's a Plane.

Nutase:
Auto Confusion

nor be lie

The OP is as confused as the car.. A Toyota with Lexus symbols.. Smh!
With all the latest technology at their disposal..
This is simply horrendous!!
Very ugly, unpleasant to the eyes and lacks innovation!

iambabaG:
The OP is as confused as the car.. A Toyota with Lexus symbols.. Smh!
With all the latest technology at their disposal..
This is simply horrendous!!
Very ugly, unpleasant to the eyes and lacks innovation!

who come get the Lexus brand if no b Toyota

Na 4 hands I qet?

This is obviously still under test run before final design is made.

Why not make the other steering smaller

iambabaG:
The OP is as confused as the car.. A Toyota with Lexus symbols.. Smh!
With all the latest technology at their disposal..
This is simply horrendous!!
Very ugly, unpleasant to the eyes and lacks innovation!

Anywhere you see Audi, you should know that you have seen Volkswagen. So also, anywhere you see Lexus; you have seen Toyota biko

fraudbad:
I've heard multiple times "ONLY THE IGBOS ARE GOOD AT BUSINESS".
I also heard "THE IGBOS CONTROL THE ECONOMY OF THIS NATION".
To be sure, i checked the forbe list for top business men in Africa.
Instead of placing an igbo man on top of the list, i saw an hausa man(Dangote). I went a little further, hoping to see igbo names on the list. The result is "heartbreak". I saw six(6) Yoruba names following Dangote closely.
Isn't this injustice TOO?
Please, somebody should go and delete those names and put igbo names there.
We have been told that hausas are beggars and yorubas are lazy; so, delete their names and put igbo names there. Don't you know the Igbos are everything in this country?

You just proved the Igbos right. By makin them the essence of your existence. It's obvious the Igbos are so significant, hence your obsession.

fraudbad:
I've heard multiple times "ONLY THE IGBOS ARE GOOD AT BUSINESS".
I also heard "THE IGBOS CONTROL THE ECONOMY OF THIS NATION".
To be sure, i checked the forbe list for top business men in Africa.
Instead of placing an igbo man on top of the list, i saw an hausa man(Dangote). I went a little further, hoping to see igbo names on the list. The result is "heartbreak". I saw six(6) Yoruba names following Dangote closely.
Isn't this injustice TOO?
Please, somebody should go and delete those names and put igbo names there.
We have been told that hausas are beggars and yorubas are lazy; so, delete their names and put igbo names there. Don't you know the Igbos are everything in this country?

and yet you can boast dat nigeria is a great country abi?

The second steering wheel is possibly a dummy with little or no effect on the movement of the car

Lexus + Toyota = Confusion

cool.

Someone said Auto Confusion.

spidey77:
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My GOD bet9ja don finish this guy, stand for goal goal

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fraudbad:
I've heard multiple times "ONLY THE IGBOS ARE GOOD AT BUSINESS".
I also heard "THE IGBOS CONTROL THE ECONOMY OF THIS NATION".
To be sure, i checked the forbe list for top business men in Africa.
Instead of placing an igbo man on top of the list, i saw an hausa man(Dangote). I went a little further, hoping to see igbo names on the list. The result is "heartbreak". I saw six(6) Yoruba names following Dangote closely.
Isn't this injustice TOO?
Please, somebody should go and delete those names and put igbo names there.
We have been told that hausas are beggars and yorubas are lazy; so, delete their names and put igbo names there. Don't you know the Igbos are everything in this country?

Your hatred for Igbos made you sleepless last night that you couldn't just wait to wake up and post this trash! Get well soon!!

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