Large truck with level 2 function that automatically tracks the first car in Japan released on November 13 at 17:39

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A large truck with an automatic driving function called “Level 2” has been released, such as automatically following the car at a certain distance. It is expected to reduce the burden on truck drivers who are driving long distances.

The large truck of “Mitsubishi Fuso Truck / Bus” was released, and the driver needs to put a hand on the steering wheel, but the function called “Level 2” of automatic driving that automatically controls the accelerator and steering wheel. It is equipped with.

This truck recognizes the road conditions with cameras and sensors, and runs in the same lane at a certain distance from the previous car without the driver's operation, or automatically returns to the original lane when it protrudes. can.

In addition, in order to prevent encounter accidents, the automatic brake function has been enhanced to improve the accuracy of detecting pedestrians.

Sales of trucks have started since last month, and according to the company, the first practical use of a large truck with “Level 2” functions is in Japan.

Mr. Minoru Onda, General Manager of Entire Vehicle Development, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus said, “Truck driving is easy because the left and right lanes are narrow and it is easy for the driver to be loaded. I wanted to do it. "