Honda's self-driving cars stop for pedestrians and avoid obstructions - and won't cost the earth

Honda's self-driving cars stop for pedestrians and avoid obstructions - and won't cost the earth

This footage shows a self-driving car being developed by Honda, that the manufacturer hopes to be affordable for all.

The Japanese car maker claims most of its competitors are applying pioneering driverless technology to luxury and high-end vehicles.

But it wants to use it in common brands, including the Accord and the Civic.

As the footage shows, the self-driving car stops for people crossing the road, moves around objects and looks at home in a normal street.

Honda's research and development manager, Jim Keller, outlined how Honda planned to use the technology slightly differently to its competitors.

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