Renault has unveiled its new autonomous obstacle avoidance system as part of its ongoing safety technology drive.
The company has demonstrated the system on a Zoe electric car, named Callie, and claims it is capable of matching the skills of professional drivers.
Developed in California by Renault’s open innovation lab and Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Lab, the system could be included in future models.
Renault is planning to add over 15 models with some form of autonomous technology by 2022. At the moment, none of the automaker’s cars have full autonomous features, although the latest Megane does have Active Emergency Braking.
Simon Hougard, director of Renault Open Innovation Lab, said: “At Groupe Renault, we are focused on being an innovation leader in products, technology and design.
“Our innovation efforts aim to develop advanced autonomous driving technologies that consumers can trust will create a safer, more comfortable journey.”