By John Glenday

The driverless car revolution has taken a significant step forward on the road to acceptance with the introduction of a self-driving semitruck on German autobahns.

The Mercedes-Benz Actros comes complete with a ‘Highway Autopilot’ system which enables the driver, who must remain present, to take a back seat to much of the mechanics of driving.

Activated as soon as the vehicle enters a motorway the software springs into life with a ‘Highway Autopilot On’ message which the driver can accept with a push of a button.

Equipped with front mounted radar and stereo cameras the vehicle is entirely self-sufficient, negating the need for Read full story ›

Source: The Drum