‘Super
cruise’ technology could be ready by mid-decade
(April 21, 2012) Cadillac is road testing a semi-autonomous technology it calls “Super Cruise”
that is capable of fully automatic steering, braking and lane-centering in
highway driving under certain optimal conditions. The system could be ready for
production vehicles by mid-decade.
Super
Cruise is designed to ease the driver’s workload on the freeway, in both
bumper-to-bumper traffic and on long road trips by relying on a fusion of radar,
ultrasonic sensors, cameras and GPS map data.
“Super
Cruise has the potential to improve driver performance and enjoyment,” said Don
Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. “Our goal with advanced
technologies, like this and our CUE system, is to lead in delivering an
intuitive user experience.”