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BMW's i3 refuses to crash, parks itself 'autonomously'

BMW's i3 refuses to crash, parks itself 'autonomously'
Have you come across a car that refuses to crash? BMW's i3, which comes with an array of well-concealed external sensors, is a car that will not just allow the driver to avoid collisions but will also perch itself in an open space in a parking lot.

The moment the driver gets too close to an object on the road, the car applies moderate brakes with a soft beep to avoid collision. The system works not just on the sides but in the reverse too and allows you to park in a tight spot without getting in the way, reported The Verge.

The i3 also features an automatic valet system which makes use of the same set of high-definition sensors to map the environment around the car. It is initiated using an app that BMW has designed for Samsung's Gear S smartwatch and the car autonomously finds a spot in a parking lot, lurches really slowly towards the area and parks itself. The app can be used to summon the car too.

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