Technology innovators aren’t coming slow in the automotive industry and they are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Whatever challenges are present to the drivers, only better technology can solve them. This has been proven from the previous glories seen in cars.
For instance, solar-powered machines and electric vehicles. And now, things are only going to get better. With time, artificial intelligence might control the human mind to drive cars. Everyone knows that the sky’s the limit and driving from a few years later will be totally redefined.
So, let’s find out just some of the exciting and comforting vehicle tech that are planned to be released in the coming years.
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Self-driving cars
A vehicle that drives by following commands sounds too good. Imagine being hands-free while traveling. Till now, Audi and Google have tested this technology which means it’s reliable. This car will utilize radar, lasers and ultrasounds to collect driving information. In case of any near objects, the vehicle will automatically prevent them by listening to your command.
Self-driving cars will redefine comfort by obeying traffic lights, reading road signs and searching quick alternative paths. Traffic will significantly reduce because this technology is more effective than a human. These cars can reduce space on the road by driving near each other.
Augmented reality cars
Known as AR, this intelligent technology utilizes in-car displays to transfer info on the dashboard. If a collision is possible, AR features a red box for warning. It also detects objects from the windshield and offers suggestions to drivers. For instance, how wide or wet the road is. Apart from giving data, AR dashboards will assist the inspection of machinery, like engines.
Classic airbags
These airbags have friction to stop or slow down the car when accidents are possible. Moreover, they help passengers to be seated peacefully and prevent the car from dipping when brakes are used. As of now, airbags are present at different spots in the car.
Inter-vehicle communication
By using signals, cars can transfer information to each other for boosting safety. Not only can this communication detect potential danger but it automatically hits the brakes too. The real-time sharing of information will decrease accidents. This technology can also include communication between infrastructure and cars via wireless signals.
Energy-storing body panels
Since hybrid cars have a hindrance of heavy lithium-ion batteries, the energy-storing body panels can serve as their solution for saving space and energy. By installing these panels to replace the heavy batteries, 15% decrease in weight will be achieved.
The panels are stronger and charge faster. Moreover, the panels capture energy by regenerative braking which is an efficient and lighter method. It’s charging is possible by plugging the panels throughout the night
Digitally controlled smart cars
Shifting from hardware to software is a must. This is why technology is striving to provide unlimited WiFi and the ability to reply to emails from the comfort of your car.
Not only this, a digitally controlled smart car will monitor your health, keep you connected to the world and offer entertainment. Want to control devices sitting in the home from the car? It will do that too!
5G-based pedestrian warnings
5G isn’t only useful for improving data connection. Harman has shown that vehicles will utilize the fast bandwidth to predict potential danger and provide warnings to anyone near the car. This is known as “Cellular Vehicle to Everything” and it will arrive in 2022.
Lots of sensors
Expect sensors everywhere – from radars to stereo systems, almost every component will boast it’s own sensor. There will also be a Lidar capability to judge the surroundings accurately.
Dashboard without any button
The speech recognition company that goes by the name of ‘Cerence’ has been working with automakers for a long time. The company’s tech operates the ‘Hey Mercedes’ feature in MBUX. This feature displayed a system that blended eye tracking, speech commands and gesture control to remove all need of physical knobs.
Targeted climate control systems
The car tech company Valeo utilized CES to display a ventilation system which uses infra-red cameras and face recognition to predict the body temperature of each passenger and ultimately adjusting the settings accordingly. This tech is more effective than the standard air conditioner.
