From Car and Driver · David Gluckman · · 1m
Ford Patents Self-Preserving Car Tech
Ford's new patent lets parked cars autonomously flee danger and guard against wheel theft.
In brief
Ford's new patent lets parked cars autonomously flee danger and guard against wheel theft. Ford's patent describes a system that could help parked cars detect suspicious activity and reposition themselves to prevent theft. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Ford Patents Self-Preserving Car Tech
Ford has submitted a patent application to the USPTO for a vehicle that could autonomously relocate based on suspicious activity.
Detects Suspicious Activity
The system identifies threats like repeated window peering or vehicles circling the car.
Prevents Wheel Theft
The vehicle could park against walls or on uneven surfaces to make wheel theft more difficult.
Self-Preservation Options
The car might park between immovable objects, on an incline, or drop to the lowest level to thwart thieves.
Blocks Cargo Access
After exiting, the car could nestle against a wall to block tailgate or hatch openings.
User Choice for Security
The driver can select what to secure, cargo or wheels, before leaving the vehicle.
The one thing
Ford's patent describes a system that could help parked cars detect suspicious activity and reposition themselves to prevent theft.
