Daimler unveils its self-driving Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025

[caption id=“attachment_101146” align=“alignnone” width=“860”] German commercial vehicles major Daimler AG has unveiled the concept of its self-driving truck ‘Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025’. Image courtesy: Daimler[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_101147” align=“alignnone” width=“860”] The autonomous truck equipped with radar sensors and camera technology is built on Highway Pilot system that resembles the autopilot system on an aircraft. Image courtesy: Daimler[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_101148” align=“alignnone” width=“860”] Daimler said that the truck is meant to provide a living space for the driver and has features like a reclining chair. Image courtesy: Daimler[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_101149” align=“alignnone” width=“860”] The truck can also be driven by a tablet allowing the driver to perform multiple functions while on the road. Image courtesy: Daimler[/caption]

[caption id=“attachment_101150” align=“alignnone” width=“860”] Tests on the self driving truck have already begun and the company says the vehicle relieves the driver of “having to” drive, especially on tiring and often monotonous long-distance routes. It also says the vehicle eliminates the possibility of accidents due to human error. Image courtesy: Daimler[/caption]