From Driver Assist to Driver-Less: Innovations in Automotive Technology Continue Apace

When Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908, he most certainly could not have envisioned the degree of technological sophistication of the modern-day automobile. From night vision to surround view to adaptive front lighting, the development and adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is advancing quickly, while advancements in fully autonomous vehicles are occurring at nearly the same pace.

The following infographic shows the growth rates, as well as the opinions of drivers on the makers of autonomous vehicles and when the technology will become mainstream.