Anyone who's ever driven a car with an attached trailer knows that parking that conjoined mess is the vehicular equivalent of herding cats, so Volkswagen has endeavored to make the process as simple as herding sheep with its new 'Trailer Assist' system. The software adds on to Volkswagen's already-impressive Park Assist, so parking a trailer can be as easy as pressing the gas pedal.
To use the Trailer Assist on Volkswagen vehicles, the driver sets the car in reverse and uses the normal parking aid button, as they would if they were using Volkswagen's autonomous system for normal parking. Then can then use the mirror adjustment switch to set the direction and angle at which the trailer should be parked (with assistance on the heads-up display), and after that parking is a matter of using the gas and the brake alone.
AI-Assisted Trailer Parking
Volkswagen's 'Trailer Assist' System Helps Park Caravans
Trend Themes
1. Trailer-assist Technology - Developing AI-powered technology for vehicles to assist drivers in trailer parking using a combination of reverse gear, parking aid technology, and mirror adjustment switches.
2. Autonomous Parking System - Creating a more advanced parking system for autonomous vehicles to facilitate trailer parking using AI technology and in-car displays.
3. Connected Trailer Technology - Exploring opportunities for a connected trailer technology that provides additional features like guidance to drivers, driving safety, and better navigation.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - There is an opportunity for the automotive industry to design and develop more advanced technologies like autonomous parking systems and connected trailer technology that could significantly improve driving experience and safety for drivers and passengers.
2. Transportation - A more advanced trailer parking system could help drivers of commercial trailers or transportation companies improve efficiency and reduce the risks of accidents and property damage.
3. Smart Home - Developing integrated technologies for smart homes and cars that could enable remote controls for trailers and other transportation systems.