Honda's 'augmented driving' concept toggles between autonomous and manual by watching your eyes

While many automakers are in a rush to nix traditional driving in favor of fully autonomous vehicles, Honda is holding on tight to the steering wheel in a new'augmented' experience that blends the best both worlds. The concept, which is on display at CES in Las Vegas, combines several novel driving technologies that are designed to help drivers seamlessly switch between manual and autonomous modes, including a moveable steering wheel that doubles as an accelerator and brake. The wheel, turned brake and accelerator, which Honda provided MailOnline a simulated demo of, is controlled by either pulling (braking) or pushing (accelerating) it away from one's body. Honda's augmented driving concept was showcased at CES in Las Vegas and includes several technologies that hope to blend autonomous and manual driving In a virtual demonstration, MailOnline tested out aspects of Honda's high-tech steering wheel that also doubles as an accelerator and brake It's also equipped with sensor around the outer ring that can feel a driver's touch. When the car is in its autonomous state a passenger can swipe their hand left or right over the top of the steering wheel to make it change lanes.