Toyota Research Institute Completes Supra that drifts while avoiding obstacles by autonomous operation

I want this function for all models!

At Toyota Research Institute, which is conducting AI research, a supra that drifts while avoiding obstacles by autonomous operation aiming for a car that does not cause an accident.The purpose is to make the car react so that ordinary drivers can avoid danger like professionals, even when the road conditions are extreme.

What if every driver could control their vehicle under the most extreme circumstances - just like a pro?For the first time ever, @ToyotaResearch has successfully programmed a vehicle to autonomously drift around obstacles on a closed track.📺️ https: // t.Co/TDGMLMGC9DPIC.twitter.Com/OAP8RW9Z7Z

The driver just starts the engine

The experiment was conducted at Sander Hill Race Park in California.Once the screen on the driver's seat says "Autonomous automatic control" appears, the driver is just sitting.

From Delorian to Supra

This project started one year ago.With the cooperation of drifting Process Kenji Shishiro, the after -part of the after -part for cars, it has been in collaboration with Dynamic Design Lab of Stanford University, which created a Delorian that drifts autonomously drifting.

Assist for danger avoidance

Developed is a software called "NonLinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC)", which predicts and controls human driving.This technology is not an alternative to human driving, but only helps Tesla, so the purpose of Tesla's aiming pilot is different.People cannot respond even if the car suddenly slides sideways due to rain or snow.It is safe to have such an assist function.

Source: YouTube, Twitter, toyota NewSroom Via New Atlas