In industry, technology plays an integral part in the process, from the starting point to the finished product. This fact has not changed over time. What has changed, however, is just how advanced much of this technology is. Industries across the board have experienced this technology boom, but the automotive field in particular has encountered these changes.
Changes in materials and the implementation of cutting-edge construction technologies have gone a long way to advance the quality and technology of vehicles. Ford is leading this changing industry, and the company is focusing heavily on solving mobility issues, particularly those in cities. One of the principle technologies Ford is advocating is self-driving vehicles.
For Ford, autonomous self-driving vehicles are the future of the industry. Companies across the automotive industry are working to develop and implement this advanced technology. While this technology is very useful, it comes with its own set of issues. One main issue is signaling to other drivers what the self-driving vehicle will do; without a driver at the wheel, it is difficult for others to know the intention.
This is why Ford has called upon the entire industry to set a standard communication system for self-driving vehicles. This system, which Ford has already attempted using a strip of lights above the windshield, would notify others of the autonomous vehicle’s actions. Together, automakers can work together to make this system a universal one. With Ford’s call to action, the industry can move towards a clear standard for self-driving vehicular communication.