Volvo's steer-by-wire taxi steering system is designed for highly automated vehicles, allowing people to control the vehicle from any seat. The patent puts the steering wheel on the track and provides two solutions for the dashboard, namely the dashboard screen behind the steering wheel or the small screen sliding with the steering wheel. The pedal is there, although the patent describes a pressure-sensitive floor sensor across the floor, which is activated by the wheel position and allows brake and throttle input.
Further excavation of this patent found that the middle position of the steering wheel is possible, which means the middle driver's seat, or more likely the front seat. The patent also describes a guide rail system designed for front seats and bars. This system is useful because it is not the first vehicle to provide a sliding steering wheel. Mercedes-Benz Unimoc has a similar design scheme, although it is not as elegant as Volvo's creativity.
The idea of using any front seat to control the vehicle is not surprising. However, Volvo is thinking about how to lead this field. A completely driverless car does not require human input. Of course, it may take years (even decades) to realize this idea. Automakers and technology companies still need complete globalization to successfully produce highly automated cars on a large scale. We don't expect Volvo's "stunt steering wheel" to appear soon.
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