The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Comma.ai after at least five crashes were linked to its hands-free driving device.
The device, which costs $1,000, enables hands-free driving, offering drivers a lower-cost alternative to more expensive systems on the market.
However, the fatal crashes linked to the product have prompted regulators to scrutinize its safety. The investigation focuses on whether the system performed as expected and how it interacts with drivers who may be relying on it too heavily.
The probe reflects broader concern among regulators about driver-assistance technology, as companies race to bring hands-free features to consumers while questions about safety and oversight remain unresolved.
Source: Wall Street Journal US Business · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing