Cars that read your brain: 4 trends that will shape new vehicles of the future

Cars that read your brain: 4 trends that will shape new vehicles of the future

Every year, some of the world’s biggest car manufacturers compete to show off the splashy new tech that they believe will wow drivers of the future (and sell cars, of course).

So what did we learn from CES 2018? Well, this year, the big trends in the motoring sphere were artificial intelligence, Brain-to-Vehicle technology, huge infotainment systems and ‘digital cockpits’. Let’s take a look at how these were presented.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Hyundai presented its Intelligent Personal Cockpit – a concept which employs technologies ranging from voice recognition to AI, ‘Internet of Things’ technology and even driver stress detection. Yup, that’s right, your car of the future will serve as a personal assistant and nurse as it checks your vital signs so the vehicle can take action if the driver is stressed.

This ‘Wellness Care’ function utilises two sensors placed on the steering wheel and the seat. The steering wheel bio-sensor and seat heart rate sensor monitor heart rate for sudden changes and may detect driver stress level. If the sensors detect stress, the system is equipped to take action and provide access to online visual consultation with a doctor – or simply turn on a soothing playlist while dimming the cabin lighting for a more soothing driving experience. Super smart, if a little creepy.

Volkswagen showed off its AI-enabled features which included facial recognition for unlocking the vehicle from the outside, driver alerts for bicycles, gesture recognition for user controls, natural language understanding for flawless voice control, and gaze tracking for driver distraction alerts. Very useful and practical applications of AI by Volkswagen.

Read more : https://www.thejournal.ie/motoring-technology-ces-2018-3797556-Jan2018/