Google Maps is including reside lane steering for the Polestar 4

Google is bringing reside lane steering to Google Maps in automobiles with the corporate’s built-in infotainment system, beginning with the Polestar 4. Utilizing the car’s front-facing digital camera, Google Maps will be capable to “see” the highway simply as the driving force does. It’ll then create extra detailed depictions of which lane a driver must be in and information them utilizing visible and audio cues.

Google says the brand new function makes use of AI to research lane markings and highway indicators, which it then integrates in actual time with Google Maps’ navigation system. Google paints an image of fewer missed exits, as its navigation system reminds drivers within the left lane that their exit is developing on the suitable facet of the freeway.

Particulars are scarce on the place precisely this can operate. In Google’s weblog submit saying the function, the corporate says it’ll develop reside lane steering to “extra highway sorts” sooner or later. We have reached out for clarification.

Dwell lane steering with Google Maps might be rolling out on the Polestar 4 within the US and Sweden over the approaching months. Google says it’ll develop to incorporate extra automobiles in partnership with different automakers.

Replace Nov 4 3:39 PM EST: Google says the function will solely work on highways for now.