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Toyota has revealed a video showcasing two modified GR Supras drifting autonomously for potential crash-avoidance. Uploaded on Toyota Research Institute’s (TRI) YouTube channel, the video displays the Supra sports cars drifting in tandem under driver supervision at a closed circuit in California. The autonomous testing program, conducted in partnership with Stanford Engineering, aims to explore the safety benefits of autonomous drifting in critical situations where a regular driver may lose control. Avinash Balachandran, vice president of TRI’s Human Interactive Driving division, emphasized the importance of the technology in safeguarding drivers during skidding or sliding incidents. This groundbreaking achievement demonstrates the capability of autonomous vehicles to react in real-time and prevent collisions.
Brands mentioned: Toyota, GR Supra
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