VR and self-driving cars are a fascinating, scary combo

VR and self-driving cars are a fascinating, scary combo

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https://www.polygon.com/virtual-reality/2018/1/5/16854034/ubisoft-vr-virtual-reality-renault-autonomous-cars-driving

The rise of self-driving cars is going to radically change how we think about driving, and Renault partnered with Ubisoft to drive that point home with a virtual reality experience that can be enjoyed while you’re taking a spin in Renault’s self-driving concept car. You can watch a video released in mid-December above to see the system in action.

“‘Mind-off’ technology frees up drivers from driving and surveillance tasks when they switch into autonomous mode,” Renault explains on its official page. “The car itself has the ability to ensure safety in the event of an exceptional incident in its environment. This delegated driving gives drivers the time for other activities, be they personal or professional, their minds completely detached from the task of driving.”