Volkswagen Automobile Company introduced the autopilot

Novelty called TAP, Temporary Auto Pilot («Temporary autopilot") and consists essentially of two main components: adaptive cruise control and compliance system ryadnosti movement. Electronics receives data on traffic conditions on a variety of sensors, video cameras, ultrasonic sensor, and laser scanners. The autopilot is capable of distinguishing signs speed limit or prohibit overtaking, as well as yourself can start and stop movement of the vehicle in traffic.

On the assertions of the developers, the system can stably operate the car while driving on highway at speeds up to 130 km / h, while the driver is only required to monitor the overall situation and if necessary make adjustments in the behavior of the autopilot.

However, the authorities of the North American state of Nevada recently approved a bill obliging the local Department of Transportation to develop rules and operating instructions for "vehicles without drivers' requirements for them, and adopt stretches of road where it will be allowed to use the autopilot. Thus, the world's first officially allowed to drive no man, and the computer system.