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Frequently Asked Questions

This is an open source driver-assistance system that performs the functions of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Automated Lane Centering (ALC) for compatible vehicles. It performs similarly to Tesla Autopilot and GM Super Cruise. The system can steer, accelerate, and brake automatically relative to other vehicles within its lane.

To enforce driver alertness, the system includes a camera-based Driver Monitoring (DM) system that alerts the driver when distracted or asleep. The system is built around two core safety principles:

  1. The driver must always be capable of immediately retaking manual control of the vehicle, by stepping on either pedal or by pressing the cancel button.
  2. The vehicle must not alter its trajectory too quickly for the driver to safely react. While the system is engaged, the actuators are constrained to operate within reasonable limits.

Yes. The driver must always be able to immediately retake manual control of the vehicle by stepping on the brake pedal or pressing the cancel button. When the system is engaged, a driver monitoring system actively tracks driver awareness to help prevent distractions. The system disengages if you are distracted. Drivers must keep their eyes on the road at all times and be ready to take control of the car.

The system works by connecting to your car's CAN network. Most modern cars accept electronic steering, gas, and brake commands to allow for driver assistance features. The system uses these commands to provide driver assistance features beyond what the car manufacturer provides from the factory.

The Automated Lane Centering (ALC) system does not automatically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always keep control of the steering wheel and be ready to correct the system at all times.

Many factors can impact performance, including but not limited to:

  • Poor visibility (heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) or weather conditions interfering with sensor operation
  • The road-facing camera obstructed, covered, or damaged by mud, ice, or snow
  • Excessive paint or adhesive products (wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.) applied to the vehicle
  • Incorrect device mounting
  • Sharp curves such as on/off ramps or intersections — steering torque is intentionally limited
  • Restricted lanes or construction zones
  • Highly banked roads or strong cross-wind
  • Extremely hot or cold temperatures
  • Bright light from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight
  • Hills, narrow, or winding roads

It is the driver's responsibility to be in control of the vehicle at all times.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not a system that allows careless or inattentive driving. The driver must pay close attention to the vehicle's surroundings and be ready to retake control of the gas and brake at all times.

Many factors can impact performance, including but not limited to:

  • Poor visibility (heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.) or weather conditions interfering with sensor operation
  • The road-facing camera or radar obstructed, covered, or damaged by mud, ice, or snow
  • Excessive paint or adhesive products applied to the vehicle
  • Incorrect device mounting
  • Approaching a toll booth
  • Roads with pedestrians or cyclists
  • Traffic signs or stop lights — these are not detected by the system at this time
  • Posted speed limits below the user-selected set speed — speed limits are not detected at this time
  • Vehicles in the same lane that are not moving
  • Situations requiring abrupt braking — deceleration and acceleration are intentionally limited
  • Surrounding vehicles performing close cut-ins from adjacent lanes
  • Hills, narrow, or winding roads
  • Extremely hot or cold temperatures
  • Bright light from oncoming headlights or direct sunlight
  • Interference from equipment that generates ultrasonic waves

It is the driver's responsibility to be in control of the vehicle at all times.

Supported speeds vary depending on the vehicle. Please reference the compatibility checker above for vehicle-specific limitations. The maximum speed matches the maximum speed that the vehicle's stock ACC can be set to, with a hard limit of approximately 92 mph.