In 2021, Honda put Level 3 automated driving equipment into practical use with the launch of the all-new Legend equipped with Honda SENSING Elite, which qualified for Level 3 automated driving (eyes-off), conditional driving automation in limited areas. The Honda 0 Series models will feature AD/ADAS technologies that utilize the Level 3 technologies to offer more affordable automated driving vehicles to more customers. Moreover, Honda 0 Series models will be equipped with a system that enables the expansion of the range of driving conditions where driver assistance and Level 3 automated driving (eyes-off) will be available. This expansion will start with eyes-off technology available in traffic congestion on highways, then will continue through the OTA updates of the functions. Honda is further advancing its AD/ADAS technologies, such as LiDAR-based high-precision and highly-reliable sensing, high-definition camera sensing of all surroundings, and installation of a high-performance ECU compatible with Honda original AI and sensor fusion.
In addition, original Honda AI technology that combines the unsupervised learning*4 technology of the U.S.-based Helm.ai and the behavior models of experienced drivers, which enable AI to learn with smaller amounts of data, and provide highly accurate driver assistance. This will enable the system to accurately predict risks and smoothly avoid them, even while driving on roads that are new to the driver/vehicle, enabling Honda to quickly expand the range of automated driving and driver assistance.
By advancing this technology, Honda will strive to be the first company in the world to expand the application of eyes-off functions to all driving situations and provide safer AD/ADAS which offer greater peace of mind for the customers.
