Mercedes S Class drives itself on Autobahn

[Lexus II]

Carscoop Aug. 3, 2014

Since current legislation in most countries doesn't actually allow fully autonomous cars on their roads, Mercedes-Benz was required to fit additional sensors on the steering wheel in order to detect that the driver keeps at least one hand on the wheel. If it detects that the driver isn't using the steering during a given time, the Steering Assist system is deactivated.

Closely following the KISS principle, it seems that the steering wheel sensor is actually based on weight, so the German owner of a Mercedes-Benz S 500 decided to trick the system using what appears to be a can of juice.

The weight of the soda can simulates the driver using the steering wheel, which in translation means that the car can drive all by itself on the German Autobahn.

[MP]

A glimpse into the future.

[thegamechanger]

yes but why would you want your car to be out driving for itself while youre at home 

[Tapeworm]

Neat schlecht.

[TheGrinch]

EPIC Clown Face cannot be unseen!

[BayGBM]

My favorite feature is the active multicontour front seats with massage "active side bolsters can be set to automatically increase lateral support in cornering maneuvers."  You have to feel this to believe it!  Pure MB magic.  Bay likey! 

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/model/class-S/model-S63V4

[Teutonic Knight]

I smell Leopold in this topic.........

[Bevo]

EPIC Clown Face cannot be unseen!