As someone who makes regular, long trips by automobile I've been anxiously awaiting an artificial co-piolot alá R2D2 who can take over when I have the urge to reach for that bag of pretzels in the back seat, or maybe even nap. As GPS and Smart Phones became ubiquitous on American highways, I've been counting down the days until this technology reaches the average consumer. In the news this week, another European car manufacturer announced their participation in the already impressive looking SARTRE project. Engadget has a posted a video demonstration. V. Cool.
