Volvo has announced that by 2014, it will begin equipping its models with what it is calling Traffic Jam Assistance, which will enable autonomous driving at speeds below 31 mph. Even though the system is only designed for low-speed operation, having a car that can automatically handle throttle, braking, and steering duties all at once is entirely new to production vehicles. Traffic Jam Assistance, is possible because of several existing radar- and camera-based technologies like lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and Volvo's own City Safety auto-braking functionality working in concert.
According to Volvo, Traffic Jam Assistance will be activated by the push of a button, and that the system will always relinquish control to the driver if he or she decides to make a control input. Once activated, the system maintains a set distance behind the car in front by accelerating and braking while steering the car to keep it within the lane.
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