Phantom Auto, a start-up company in California, pioneered a remote-control driving technology

According to foreign media CNET reports, last week the California Vehicle Authority passed a regulation that allows no “safe drivers” to automatically drive vehicles on the road. However, the vehicles must be remotely monitored, and if problems arise, the operators are ready to take over. PhantomAuto, a startup based in Mountain View, developed a technology that integrates remote drivers over a cellular network to control cars from virtually anywhere.

This technique uses AT&T and Verizon to mitigate possible loss of signal.

This technology will help autopilot vehicles to overcome conditions such as construction sites or extreme weather, both of which may stop the self-driving car.

A remote operator sits in front of five monitors at the same time 'driving' the vehicle, in addition to steering wheel and foot pedal settings. However, although the remote operator has been extensively trained and fully insured, several problems have not yet been achieved. Answer. For example, does the remote operator have to obtain an official permit or do they need private training? If the remote operators have traffic violations while they are driving 'real' cars, will they affect their job as remote operators?

Phantom Auto uses a Lincoln MKZ as a test vehicle. Lincoln's complete line-by-wire electric brake system, steering system and transmission system make remote takeover simple. However, Phantom Auto claims its technology can be used in any vehicle.