Month: September 2023

Astronomie: Schwarze Löcher zerfressen sich selbst

Supermassereiche schwarze Löcher können den gewaltigen Strudel von Trümmern auseinanderreißen, der sie umgibt. Sie zerren dabei an der Raumzeit. Ein Bericht von Patrick Klapetz (Astronomie, Wissenschaft)

Supermassereiche schwarze Löcher können den gewaltigen Strudel von Trümmern auseinanderreißen, der sie umgibt. Sie zerren dabei an der Raumzeit. Ein Bericht von Patrick Klapetz (Astronomie, Wissenschaft)

Mobilfunknetz: Ericsson will als wichtiger Open-RAN-Akteur gelten

Open RAN würde das bisherige Geschäftsmodell der großen Mobilfunkausrüster beenden. Bei Ericsson weiß man das, betont aber, man sei führend daran beteiligt. (Open RAN, Web Service)

Open RAN würde das bisherige Geschäftsmodell der großen Mobilfunkausrüster beenden. Bei Ericsson weiß man das, betont aber, man sei führend daran beteiligt. (Open RAN, Web Service)

We try out the first legal level 3 automated driving system in the US

This is the first driver assist to allow you to take your eyes off the road.

The front sensor panel of a Mercedes-Benz EQS

Enlarge / The front panel of a Drive Pilot-equipped EQS conceals its lidar and other sensors. (credit: Mercedes-Benz)

LOS ANGELES—Mercedes-Benz has never shied away from new technology. Historically, the carmaker has been an early adopter and developer of systems such as antilock brakes, stability control, airbags, and adaptive cruise control. With its EQ line of all-electric vehicles well underway, Mercedes-Benz is now making a push toward automated driving.

We sampled the new Drive Pilot system, which will be available on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS sedans, on some of the most congested highways in Los Angeles. It’s the first level 3 automated driving system approved for use in the US, but initially it will only be available and active in California and Nevada. Drive Pilot allows for hands-free highway driving similar to other systems, such as Super Cruise from GM, BlueCruise from Ford, or Highway Assistant from BMW, but goes further by allowing the driver to also take their eyes off the road.

A defined operation design domain

Certain conditions must be satisfied before you can activate Drive Pilot, an important concept in autonomous driving known as the “operational design domain.”

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