A smart car is an automobile with some artificial intelligence (or "AI") functionality. As automation technology has progressed, especially in the decades after the invention of the integrated circuit, more and more functions have been added to automobiles, relieving the driver of much of the mundane moment-to-moment decision making that may be regarded as having made driving tedious. “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ... Garry Kasparov playing against Deep Blue, the first machine to win a chess game against a reigning world champion. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ... An invention is an object, process, or technique which displays an element of novelty. ... Integrated circuit of Atmel Diopsis 740 System on Chip showing memory blocks, logic and input/output pads around the periphery Microchips with a transparent window, showing the integrated circuit inside. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Examples of smart cars

The fictional car KITT in the television series Knight Rider is the archetypal smart car. A number of real-life vehicles have been designed, built and sold commercially that incorporate AI technology such as the Mercedes-Benz Robot Cars which have led to the development of the S-Class, a series of vehicles that are generally seen as an intelligent leader in old technology. For example, the radar-controlled braking system known as Brake Assist Plus and the stupid cruise control function (see Autonomous Cruise Control System). A similar production example is the Lexus LS, with its object recognition pre-collision systems, self-steering Lane Keep Assist, and automated parking systems. An illustration from Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, depicting the fictional protagonist, Alice, playing a fantastical game of croquet. ... KITT on display at Universal Studios. ... For the American media company, see Knight Ridder. ... For other uses, see Archetype (disambiguation). ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of large luxury flagship sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, now a division of Daimler AG. The S-Class, a product of nine lines of Mercedes-Benz models dating since the mid-1950s, is the worlds best-selling luxury flagship sedan. ... The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of large luxury flagship sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, now a division of Daimler AG. The S-Class, a product of nine lines of Mercedes-Benz models dating since the mid-1950s, is the worlds best-selling luxury flagship sedan. ... For other uses, see Radar (disambiguation). ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Brake Assist (BA) is a technology developed jointly by Daimler-Benz and TRW/Lucas-Verity. ... Cruise control (sometimes known as speed control or Autocruise) is a system to automatically control the speed of an automobile. ... Some modern vehicles have autonomous or adaptative cruise control (ACC) systems. ... The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ... The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ... A lane departure warning system is a mechanism designed to warn a car driver when his or her vehicle begins to move out of its lane (unless a turn signal is on in that direction) on freeways and arterial roads. ... Lexus backup camera system showing the APGS parallel park setup screen. ...

Intelligent car

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• Autonomous Cruise Control
• Lane departure warning system
• Project AWAKE for drowsy drivers

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Examples of 'smart' features

• Computerised engine management systems
• Anti-lock braking systems and Traction Control
• Position monitoring system ESITrack
• Satellite monitoring systems, such as OnStar
• Platoon and car-train features
• Driverless car which may result in less-stressed "drivers", higher efficiency (the driver can do something else), increased safety and less pollution (e.g. via completely automated fuel control)
• Advanced Parking Guidance System, Lexus automatic parking feature

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See also

• Car safety
• PReVENT

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