Asger Risom
Google is adding real-time lane guidance powered by artificial intelligence — a feature that warns drivers when they’re in the wrong lane and need to switch safely.
Google is adding real-time lane guidance powered by artificial intelligence — a feature that warns drivers when they’re in the wrong lane and need to switch safely.
Smarter navigation ahead
Since launching in 2009, Google Maps has transformed driving, but until now it couldn’t detect lane mistakes in real time.
AI joins the journey
The new system uses artificial intelligence to analyze road markings from the car’s front cameras and match them with navigation data.
How it keeps drivers on track
If the car drifts into the wrong lane, the system issues an audio and visual alert, prompting the driver to change lanes correctly.
Rolling out in select cars
The feature will debut on Polestar 4 electric vehicles in the United States and Sweden in the coming months.
Expanding gradually
Google says the system will first work only on highways before being extended to urban and rural roads.
Built on AI and vision
By combining navigation data with real-time camera input, the software can interpret lane boundaries more precisely than GPS alone.
Designed for safety
Google says the goal is to help prevent missed exits, reduce abrupt lane changes, and make navigation smoother for drivers.
Partnering with automakers
The company plans to expand the feature to more brands that already integrate Google’s in-car software systems.
Who’s next in line
Manufacturers like Volvo, Honda, Nissan, and Ford are expected to add the functionality in future updates.
The bigger picture
Experts view this as part of Google’s broader effort to bridge navigation and assisted driving technology.
A smarter map for the road ahead
If the rollout succeeds, real-time lane guidance could turn Google Maps into a key step toward the future of semi-autonomous driving.
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