Audi is working to invent the ultimate GPS system, one that will account for road closures or traffic jams and even tell drivers how much parking will be available.
The new guidance system will create an adaptive route for drivers with Audi Urban Intelligent Assist, Jalopnik reported. The German automaker is partnering with researchers from USC, UC San Diego, UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan to create the Urban Navigation system, the outlet said.
Urban Navigation will be "an adaptive navigation system that will learn a driver's habits," according to Jalopnik.
The GPS will alert drivers through a smartphone notification--before they've gotten into the car--to inform them how long it will take to get to their destination. Another Urban Navigation component is the parking alert, telling drivers how much parking will be available before they arrive.
The adaptive Urban Intelligent Assist is intended to keep people from crashing through "active driver aids." The guidance system knows when drivers can merge safely, change lanes or turn around.
Audi hasn't given a timeline on production for Urban Navigation, which is being tested in San Francisco, a "good place since nav systems are pretty easily confused by that city's roads," Jalopnik said.
The carmaker has been busy lately, showing off laser headlights and self-driving vehicles at this week's International CES.
Audi hopes to "redefine mobility" with its next generation of vehicles, Chairman Rupert Stadler said Monday at a keynote speech, part of the Consumer Electronics Show, PCMag reported.
The automaker showcased new self-driving cars, including an A7 that drove itself onstage and the Audi Sport laserlight concept. Stadler's keynote speech also included an announcement about Audi's partnership with AT&T, which will be providing 4G wireless in the Audi A3.
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