Carmakers Push Toward ‘Eyes Off’ Driving, Raising Questions of Safety, Liability

The car manufacturers are trying to develop ‘eyes off’ driving technology, also known as Level 3 autonomy, which would enable the driver to shift his or her gaze away from the road until the vehicle requests the driver to take control of the vehicle. Car manufacturers such as Ford Motor Co., General Motors, and Honda Motor Co. have already announced that they are going to develop this technology, but many experts have raised concerns about the safety, cost, and profitability of this technology. The development of Level 3 technology is quite costly, and liability issues are also being raised. Some car manufacturers, such as Mercedes Benz and Stellantis, have postponed their plans, while Tesla and Waymo are focusing on fully autonomous vehicles.