The technology used in smart cars available in Europe is evolving rapidly and they have more and more functions, such as adaptive cruise control or automatic lane centeringwhich can help drivers drive more safely.
These functions are available on some models, but it is true that in other cases there is no possibility of using them. However, Flowpilot promises that it can provide these functions and many more simply by using your Comma X3 display with its specialized softwareregardless of what type of car it is, as long as it meets certain requirements, since it must have cameras and sensors.
This device promises to go further than some manufacturers in terms of these types of smart features, although it is of course priced around 1,160 dollars at the exchange rate. Among its functions are the possibility of receiving alerts about dangers on the road, tips to improve your driving, and even that the AI itself controls aspects such as steering or braking, offering level autonomous driving 2.
Based on OpenPilot
Flowpilot is a product consisting of a screen accompanied by cloud-based software that promises to use artificial intelligence to help businesses and individuals manage driving more effectively than the system their own cars have. And it has such exciting benefits as driving data analysis. It is already used by more than 10,000 users.
The principle is simple. This software, compatible with more than 200 vehicles, which must meet a series of requirements, such as the ability to connect to the Internet, feature an integrated camera and radar system, as well as a high-performance processor, with a frequency of at least 1.5 GHz compatible. Additionally, it is necessary to purchase the Comma smart display.
After that, you just have to choose a subscription plan, register on its platform and install OpenPilot, which is the system on which it is based, in the vehicles in which you want to use it. According to the company, The process is simple and can be carried out by the driver himself.
If it is a company, from its web manager you can control and monitor the entire vehicle fleet. This includes location data, your fuel consumption, maintenance data and even road compliance information.
Level 2 autonomous driving
Thanks to the functions available to this management software, it is promised that Users will be able to reduce vehicle costs, starting with fuel. Its optimization of routes and schedules is complemented by a system capable of identifying savings opportunities on the route, without neglecting compliance with regulations.
The system works by using the device’s camera, called Comma X3, along with the rest of the car’s cameras, and placing it on the dashboard. Thanks to this, it is able to offer level 2 autonomous driving.
Thanks to Adaptive cruise controlis able to brake and accelerate the vehicle to adapt to traffic, while with the Lane centering, You will be able to follow precisely the path you are on. It is capable of driving autonomously for hours and without needing the intervention of a person. It can also represent a great improvement in road safety, since its danger warning system can assist the driver in difficult situations, in addition to providing the user with traffic information.
The device has an internal memory of 128 GB in which the recorded content will be saved daily, so it can also be useful in case of problems while traveling and if it is necessary to provide graphic proof of a event. The recordings will be available for 3 days, but with some subscriptions, this figure can be increased up to one year. Its screen measures 8 inches and has Full HD+ resolution.
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