In a recently released video, Volvo shows off how a car that not only parks itself — which is somewhat old hat — but also drops you at the curb and finds a parking spot on its own.
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Nonetheless, this is a neat application of a technology that is definitely on its way. Here's how it works:
Drive to a designated drop-off spot, near the entrance to the parking lot.
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Get out, and use your phone to turn your car into its own valet.
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The car goes into self-driving mode.
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Then it shoots off, finds a free spot, and parks.
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Then it texts you to let you know where it is.
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This an unnecessary step, because you don't have to go find it yourself. Like a real valet, the car picks you up when you're ready to hit the road.
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And off you go.
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Here's the full video, which includes thoughts from folks at Volvo on the importance of self-driving technology in making driving safer: