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Level 3: the "you need to stay awake even though you have absolutely nothing to do" mode.

Probably going to turn out to be the most dangerous.

I am planning on dying in my sleep, but not because a Level 3 autonomous car decided to throw a "Can't handle reality" exception.

(This somewhat tongue in cheek response should in no way be read as denigrating the awesome technical achievement Level 3 represents. All speed to Level 4 and Level 5)



Not sure with the Audi but Volvo's level 3 is being build to pull over and park if you are asleep when it wants to stop driving so not that dangerous.


My Audi A3 has traffic jam assist and can drive itself in traffic jams as well. Above 20km/h it'll require steering input every ~12 seconds, but not below. When it does not receive steering input it'll turn on the hazard lights and slowly come to a stop without leaving the lane it's in.

Sensors: all-around ultrasonic, 1 monochrome camera, 1 front radar.



Well, to be fair, you could still die in your sleep in an autonomous car...




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