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4 comments 4Honda Legend who runs on the highway in the state of automatic driving.
In 2021, there were various movements in retrospect, such as the longevity of engine cars being talked about while supersports showed strong sales. The GQ interview team reports on what is happening in the world of cars now. 【to look at a picture】
I want to know the current state of autonomous driving
One of the topics of 2021 is that Honda Legend, which achieved the world's first autonomous driving level 3, was released in March. Please refer to the column on the right for the difference between autonomous driving and driving support, and the legend's "traffic jam pilot" function will shift to autonomous driving if certain conditions are met. To experience autonomous driving, I first entered the highway. Then turn on the function to follow the car in front and the function to assist the steering wheel operation to keep the lane. From the driving situation, the system seemed to judge that it was okay to let go of the steering wheel, and sounded and displayed that hands-off driving was possible. When I let go of my terrifying hand, the legend bent firmly even on a curve. The steering wheel is polite and the taxi is even rougher than this. However, at this stage, you must look forward and check the safety of your surroundings. I was addicted to traffic jams here and the speed dropped to 30km / h or less. Then the "Traffic Jam Pilot" was activated. Here, the driver is relieved of the obligation to look ahead. Watch the DVD leisurely on the car navigation screen. It is legally allowed to see the smartphone screen, but Honda does not recommend it. When the traffic was cleared and the speed reached 50km / h or higher, the driver was required to return to driving with sound and display. If you do not return to driving here, the car will automatically stop near the shoulder. Indeed, although there are some conditions, it is certainly an automatic driving, and I was a little impressed that I had reached this point. ■ Level / lead of autonomous driving Many of the latest models are equipped with a function to follow the preceding vehicle and a function to assist in maintaining the lane, but where do you call autonomous driving? This is the current indicator. LEVEL 1 Driving support In LEVEL 0, the driver is responsible for all driving tasks. In LEVEL1, the system will be in charge of the automatic braking that intervenes when it is judged that there is a risk of collision, the function of following the car in front, and the function of not going out of the lane. However, the main body is the driver. LEVEL 2 Advanced driving support By combining the functions of LEVEL 1, you can follow the car in front while maintaining the lane. It can automatically overtake slow cars on the highway, and automatically branch and merge on the highway. However, the main body is the driver, and it is necessary to check the surroundings. LEVEL 3 Conditional Autonomous Driving The definition of autonomous driving is that the subject of driving shifts from the driver to the system. In LEVEL3, the system will be responsible for all driving tasks only when certain conditions such as highways and speeds are met. However, it is necessary to return to operation as soon as requested. LEVEL 4 Fully automatic operation under specific conditions In a limited area, the system is responsible for all driving tasks and becomes fully automatic operation. The driver may play with his smartphone or eat. It is expected that the infrastructure will be improved and used as a shuttle bus or transportation vehicle in the area. LEVEL 5 Fully automatic driving Literally, fully automatic driving. The system is always responsible for all driving tasks, regardless of area or other conditions. Therefore, the concept of a driver disappears, and only the place to get on and off is specified. Since there is no maneuvering, there is a possibility that the vehicle will have no handlebars or brakes. Honda Legend who runs on the highway in the state of automatic driving. In April 2020, the Road Traffic Law and the Road Transport Vehicle Law, which were revised in the previous year, came into effect, and Level 3 autonomous driving on public roads was realized ahead of the rest of the world. This screen is during hands-off operation. From here, traffic jams will occur, and when the speed drops, automatic driving will begin. LiDAR (rider) placed in each part of the car body measures the shape of the object and the distance to it with a laser. A sticker indicating that it is equipped with an automatic driving function. In the future, if there is a driver looking at a smartphone on the highway, we will check for the presence of this sticker. Honda Legend who runs on the highway in the state of automatic driving. In April 2020, the Road Traffic Law and the Road Transport Vehicle Law, which were revised in the previous year, came into effect, and Level 3 autonomous driving on public roads was realized ahead of the rest of the world. ■ HONDA LEGEND The LEGEND Hybrid EX / Honda SENSING Elite, which was released in March 2021 for a limited number of 100 units. Compared to the standard specifications that do not have an automatic driving function, it is about 3.75 million yen more expensive. Other functions such as the hybrid system are the same as the standard specifications. The sales method is lease sales only. SPEC Overall length x width x height: 5030 x 1890 x 1480mm Wheelbase: 2850mm Vehicle weight: 2030kg Engine displacement: 3471cc System maximum output: 382ps Riding capacity: 5 people Price: 11 million yen ~ ■ Experience LEVEL 3 for the first time with parents and children! Illustrator Koji Toyama's note "This was my first experience with LEVEL3! The autopilot itself was an unknown area for me, but when I got on the high speed and turned on the autopilot switch immediately. I was surprised by the latest technology. Since it was my first time to autopilot, I couldn't believe the technology and tended to touch the steering wheel immediately. I gradually felt relieved at the situation that was projected every moment like this. And when I noticed, I held hands with my son and enjoyed LEVEL 3 "■ BMW 530i BMW including 5 series Each model is equipped with "Hands Off Assist". As a result, if you are caught in a traffic jam on a highway or a motorway, you can drive hands-off by activating the assist system under certain conditions. SPEC Overall length x width x height: 4975 x 1870 x 1480mm Wheelbase: 2975mm Vehicle weight: 1690kg Engine displacement: 1998cc Maximum output: 252ps / 5200rpm Riding capacity: 5 people Price: 8.55 million yen ~ ■ SUBARU LEVORG Stereo camera as the axis Subaru was the first to launch a "non-collision car" at EyeSight. In Levorg, it has evolved into EyeSight EyeSight Safety Plus, and it also responds to accidents when turning left or right or when encountering a place with poor visibility. SPEC Overall length x width x height: 4045 x 1695 x 1505 mm Wheelbase: 2580 mm Vehicle weight: 1190 kg Engine displacement: 1198cc Maximum output: 82ps / 6000rpm Riding capacity: 5 people Price: 2,029,500 yen ~ ■ NISSAN NOTE Nissan Skyline Equipped with "ProPilot 2.0", it has realized hands-free on the highway. The notebook of the practical model is also equipped with a tracking function that works with the navigation system. I can't let go of it, but based on the map information, I follow the car in front and turn the curve smoothly. SPEC Overall length x width x height: 4045 x 1695 x 1505 mm Wheelbase: 2580 mm Vehicle weight: 1190 kg Engine displacement: 1198cc Maximum output: 82ps / 6000rpm Riding capacity: 5 people Price: 2,029,500 yen ~ ■ TOYOTA MIRAI Toyota is unique Developed the advanced driving support technology "Toyota Teammate" and installed it in the fuel cell vehicle MIRAI. Hands-off is possible on the highway, and by linking with the map data of the car navigation system, it decelerates smoothly according to the curvature in front of the corner. SPEC Overall length x width x height: 4975 x 1885 x 1470mm Wheelbase: 2920mm Vehicle weight: 1930kg Engine displacement: -Maximum output: 182ps Riding capacity: 5 people Price: 7.9 million yen ~ ■ Automatic driving is a national policy! The National Project SIP (Strategic Innovation Creation Program), which promotes science and technology innovation led by the Cabinet Office, is conducting a demonstration experiment of autonomous driving technology in the Gulf area. The GQ interview team experienced how to support autonomous driving by distributing information from traffic lights and ETC gates, and Honda Legend's LEVEL 3 driving. Autonomous driving may be the last bastion for Japan, where smartphones, PCs and TVs have lost their competitiveness. Photos Hirohiko Mochizuki, Takayuki Kikuchi, Hiromitsu Yasui @ Weekend, Sho Tamura Illustlation Koji ToyamaWords Takeshi Sato Special Thanks SIP-adus Test Drive Secretariat
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