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Volvo, which has invested heavily in the field of automobile safety, is accelerating the application of self-driving technology and putting forward the goal of "zero casualties" in accidents. However, the manufacturer, which is "cautious" about car safety, also has a bold idea. Recently, Volvo applied for a patent technology that allows cars to have multiple driving positions.

According to reports, Volvo is using wire control technology to develop a wireless steering system that allows the steering wheel, dashboard and a series of switches to translate from one side of the driver's seat to the other side of the passenger seat.

As can be seen from the patent diagram, Volvo's steering wheel can be placed in three different positions, usually on the side of the driver's seat, and the driver controls the steering of the vehicle. When there is other need, the steering wheel can be transferred to the side of the co-driver, and the co-driver will control the vehicle. The last case is more special, where the steering wheel is placed in the center.

It is understood that the patent, issued in September 2020, specifically describes a "car with multiple driving positions".

For the declaration of this technology, many netizens wonder, what is the use of doing so? How did it happen? How to control the throttle and brake?

According to reports, when users start the semi-autopilot function, it can be used when it is necessary to slide the steering wheel away so that they can enjoy more space. For example, in the case of traffic jams, you can move the steering wheel aside and play mobile phones or games.

Of course, some netizens also mentioned that if you encounter the traffic police in front to check drunk driving, maybe this function will play a role. As long as you throw the steering wheel to the copilot, you can avoid drunk driving.

In addition, for this technology to work, we need to use on-line control technology to replace all the traditional gearing of the vehicle. For example, the use of on-line steering technology, this technology Infiniti has achieved loading applications. As for pedal settings, Volvo explained that they can be completely replaced by pressure sensors or other complete replacement, installed behind the steering wheel or in the front foot position of the lead and passenger. For example, if the pedal is set in both the master and co-driver's position, the system will automatically activate the pedal on one side of the steering wheel.

At present, this technology is still in the patent stage, and it still needs a long time of research and verification from the actual scale of application. Of course, if this technology is really realized, it is essentially inseparable from the maturity of self-driving technology and the approval of regulators and laws and regulations.

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