Welcome to Lexus press conference...
by Paul Sloan
At the Lexus conference, two LS sedans on stage, one covered in crazy sensors.
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The array on top of the LS looks similar to, but smaller than, that on the Google autonomous cars
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The logo on the car says 'Integrated Safety', which seems like the direction these new technologies are pointed.
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Here comes Mark Templin, VP, general manager, Lexus
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Says he's really excited to be here. Introducing other executives.
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@Ivy CNET's live steam is starting now.
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Grim, bringing up highway death stats.
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Today marks first time Lexus came to CES. talking about car crashes, saying the cause is often distracted driving.
by Paul Sloan
Goal: to eliminate fatalities
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All as windup to autonomous features
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In Nov. opened transportation proving grounds.
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Today, we lift veil on advance safety research vehicle
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LS research vehicle shown here to give a peak at safety tech
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Says traffic safety is "holistic blend" ..says strategy has many components
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In future, this may turn into fully autonomous car.
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May evolve into fully autonomous car, but not assured
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Says the driver must be fully engaged...the vision is not a car that drives itself but one equipped with intelligent co-pilot
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De-emphasizing driverless cars
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Automated tech make driving easier. Helps decision process and overall safety process.
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'skillful driver means safer driver' seems like an obvious correlation
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"Safety, confidence and driver enjoyment," he calls it
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