A Remote Control Range Rover Sport research vehicle demonstrates how a driver could drive the vehicle from outside the car via a smartphone. The smartphone app includes control of steering, accelerator and brakes as well as changing from high and low range. A driver could walk alongside the car, at a maximum speed of 6km/h, to manoeuvre the car out of challenging situations safely, or even to negotiate difficult off-road terrain. 

By walking alongside the car, the driver could continually check ramp, approach and departure angles and allow precise positioning of the vehicle when rock crawling. The remote control function will only operate if the user is within 10 metres of the car and if the smart key can be detected.

Watch the video above to find out more.