Mercedes Launches Parking Lot to Destination Driver Assist in USA - CleanTechnica

Mercedes has introduced its MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO, an SAE-Level 2 driver-assist system, in the United States starting with the new electric CLA model. This technology integrates advanced driver assistance with navigation, enabling the vehicle to assist with driving from parking lots to destinations in city environments. The system features a cooperative steering approach that allows steering adjustments without deactivating the assistance, enhancing safety and convenience. The MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO leverages a sophisticated sensor suite comprising 30 sensors, including 10 cameras, 5 radar sensors, and 12 ultrasonic sensors, feeding data into a powerful NVIDIA AI-powered supercomputer capable of 508 TOPs (trillions of operations per second). Developed in partnership with NVIDIA, the system uses full-stack software to deliver its capabilities. Notably, this technology was first launched in China at the end of 2023 before its rollout in the U.S. later in 2024. While its performance relative to Tesla’s Full Self-