The phrase "autonomous mode" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a state or setting in which a system operates independently without human intervention.
Example: "The drone switched to autonomous mode, allowing it to navigate the terrain without any manual control."
Alternatives: "self-driving mode" or "automatic mode".
"It must be clear when the vehicle is operating in autonomous mode.
We picked a destination and I drove manually for about a half mile, then switched the car into autonomous mode.
Consultancy Ptolemus estimates that fully autonomous cars could lead to an 80% reduction in claims, provided drivers stick to autonomous mode.
Tesla strenuously warns consumers to pay attention while their car is in autonomous mode, but the caveat may not be strong enough.
If it is determined the Google vehicle was at fault, it would be the first time one of its SUVs caused an accident while in autonomous mode.
ISEE-3 can be triggered through radio commands to execute sequences of actions, but it cannot be put into an autonomous mode.
He summoned a route on a dashboard iPad — the cars drive on preprogrammed maps, effectively following virtual tracks like trains — and pushed a silver button on the dashboard to snap the car into autonomous mode.
After waiting for some other vehicles to pass, our vehicle, still in autonomous mode, began angling back toward the center of the lane at around 2mph – and made contact with the side of a passing bus traveling at 15mph.
But Musk said he expected that by the end of 2017 a Tesla would be able to drive safely in full autonomous mode from Los Angeles to New York "without the need for a single touch" on the wheel.
As we began moving, I followed along on the screen, which informed me when the car was in autonomous mode and when the operator had overridden the system and taken the wheel.
After waiting for some other vehicles to pass, our vehicle, still in autonomous mode, began angling back toward the center of the lane at around 2 mph -- and made contact with the side of a passing bus traveling at 15 mph.
