Lexus shows off its safety research prototype at CES 2013

Lexus' more road-aware prototype. Just don't call it driverless.

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LAS VEGAS -- Lexus today showed off a prototype version of its safety-focused research vehicle today here at the Consumer Electronics Show, a car designed to be more aware of what's going on around on the road.

That translates to a vehicle that's been equipped with a bevy of sensors and other technological goodies, including a roof-mounted Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) laser that can detect objects from 70 feet away.

Other additions include a trio of hi-def cameras that look out for nearby vehicles, a sensor that detects the car's speed and angle, and a GPS antenna that Lexus says can figure out which way your car is pointed even when the car is not moving.

Lexus demos its active safety vehicle at CES 2013 (photos)

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