The Audi A8 is the first autonomous vehicle of level 3.
The manufacturer’s new Audi A8 represents a significant step forward. It is the first car to receive a level 3 autonomous driving system.
It made a brief appearance in Spider-Man: Homecoming. I was able to see the vehicle parked alone. Now, the luxurious sedan is revealed in all its glory. It features Level 3 range, an active electronic suspension, a hybrid motor, and an upgraded infotainment system.
The new car’s star is level 3 autonomy, which Dr. Dietmar Volggenreiter claims represents “both our past and our future.” Audi’s artificial intelligence is the basis of this semi-autonomous system, which will be available on all new Audi vehicles. Audi claims that the new Audi A8 is the representation of the concept car in Robot 1, the first movie.
The car’s front camera scans 18 times per second the road to determine road conditions and indicate how the suspension should behave. As each wheel is controlled individually by an electric motor, the electromechanical suspension should offer a smoother driving experience. The undercarriage now includes an alternator that is connected to the crankshaft and a lithium-ion battery.
At the Audi A8 presentation, the new infotainment technology was also revealed. The latest generation features multiple displays and haptic feedback. It is impossible to talk about a luxury sedan without including functions like foot massages for passengers in the back seats.
We don’t know when the new Audi A8 will arrive on the market, even though it has been announced.