I se it as neat but you still need to learn how to use it. What does it eliminate you now turn the knob vs. the wheel.
4x4 are great for bad/snowy weather however I still see lots of 4x4's in ditches on the roads side and I'm always amazed how they manage to get there.
At some point on some level you still have to learn how to drive in bad weather or back up a trailer.
If the system requires human input than someone still needs to learn how to use it. I see this is a step towards full automation, which will be a real step forward vs. a band-aid.