TechHive: Ford Edge Concept parks itself in tight spots, avoids obstacles when you can’t

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thumbnail Ford Edge Concept parks itself in tight spots, avoids obstacles when you can't
Nov 20th 2013, 05:01, by Melissa Riofrio

A car that can park itself even if you're not in it. A car that can swerve around an obstacle even if you don't notice it. Autonomous driving is getting closer all the time.

The Edge Concept SUV, unveiled by Ford late Tuesday ahead of the opening of the LA Auto Show, brings both of these advanced safety features to a mid-priced model aimed at urban professionals rather than rich people.

"We know they (members of the target audience) really want smart technology in their cars," said Christina Aquino, Product Manager for the Edge. "It has to be something that adds value and makes their life easier."

The interior of the Edge Concept SUV includes a rear-passenger setup where tablets embedded in the rear of the front headrests are controlled by a tablet in the rear-center armrest.

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