Toyota Models Map the World for Self-Driving Cars

Here at Bell Road Toyota, we know that automotive tech is evolving rapidly. Newer Toyota models like the 2019 Toyota Camry offer advanced driver assistance technologies that practically allow the vehicle to drive itself in some situations, so it's clear that self-driving vehicles are coming sooner than some might expect. We're excited to see them in action, but there are some things that autonomous vehicles need before becoming viable. The Toyota brand believes that it has figured out one of them.

What self-driving cars need is an accurate map. A human driver might be able to adapt to a road that seems a little bit different than they expected it to, but a machine has a harder time. The Toyota Research Institute is working with partners to develop accurate, high-definition maps for roads.

Basically, data will be gathered by a variety of vehicles and all of that information will be put together to help create high-definition maps for self-driving cars. All of these cars will tackle the busy streets of downtown Tokyo, equipped with the latest Toyota Safety Sense features of course, and send back data that could one day be used by autonomous vehicles. 

The big goal of the project is to ensure that these self-driving cars have the exact information they need, no matter where in the world they're located. Vehicles without high-quality maps are likely to still require the intervention of a human driver from time to time. It's going to take some work to accurately map all of these roads, but our future cars will appreciate the effort.

When you want to deal with a brand that's looking to the future, visit our Toyota dealers in Phoenix. Our capable, dependable vehicles will keep on evolving, and we think that drivers are going to like what We look forward to assisting you!