Huawei Executive Filmed Apparently Dozing While Using L2 Driving Assist
A video circulated online showing Huawei's executive Yu Chengdong apparently sleeping while driving a Huawei Qinghuai M8 with L2-level assisted driving active, with his head down and hands off the wheel for approximately 20 seconds. The incident has prompted discussions about the limitations and risks of relying on Level 2 autonomous driving systems.
What happened
A video circulated online on 26 May 2025 showing Huawei executive Yu Chengdong driving a Huawei Qinghuai M8 with his head lowered for approximately 20 seconds and not holding the steering wheel, appearing to be asleep.
According to the video, Yu was using the vehicle's Level 2 assisted driving system. The Qinghuai customer service stated that Level 2 assisted driving requires the driver to maintain hand contact with the steering wheel and keep eyes on the road, and does not recommend driving while sleeping.
Reported impact
The incident sparked online discussion about the risks of drivers becoming overly reliant on Level 2 autonomous driving systems and disregarding their safety responsibilities. Multiple traffic incidents involving drivers dozing while using intelligent driving features have been reported.
Index analysis
L2 autonomous driving is advertised as an assistance feature, not autonomous driving. The driver retains full responsibility for vehicle safety and must remain prepared to take control at any time.
Shenzhen traffic police stated that such behavior is not allowed and that if an accident occurred, the driver would bear responsibility regardless of system level.
Governance controls
The Qinghuai customer service clarified that Level 2 assisted driving requires drivers to maintain hand contact with the steering wheel and visual attention to the road.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.