In-Car Technologies of the Future |
Posted: February 15, 2018 |
The latest innovation is always as good as the next one in the dynamic world of technology. The automobile industry is bringing new technologies to the consumer on a constant basis in terms of usefulness, entertainment, increased safety or just pure innovation to make the driving experience more enjoyable. Most of the latest auto technologies are engineered specifically to offer safety or at least have some element of making the driver and the passenger safer while on and off the road. Some of these innovations are so comprehensive and detailed that they are set to revolutionize the auto manufacturing sector and the human transport in general. The birth of the internet has given rise to smart cars which can update themselves automatically without any form of human input and smart driving technology which reduces the human input in the driving experience. In this article, we are going to highlight some of the latest in-car technologies that are taking the auto industry by storm. A Versatile Dashboard Close to How Your Laptop Operates Some of the most advanced automobiles in the 21st-century work of digital transformation still seem stuck in the Stone Age. This is especially when you compare them with the advancements in electronic systems found in our workplaces and homes. Whenever we spend some time in our vehicles, we abandon modern technological advancements such as iTunes and Wi-Fi connectivity for technologies that have relatively been around for quite some time such as in-dashboard players, satellite radio and small nav screens that have been attached to the windshield. However, all that is set to change in the near future after where your car’s dashboard may become as versatile as your personal computer or mobile devices such as a smartphone or a tablet. For instance, one of the largest automakers in the world, Ford has developed a feature known as Ford Sync which will cost you prices starting at $395. This feature is a multifaceted platform made by Microsoft in conjunction with the Ford automaker. Kia from South Korea is also rolling out a similar innovation with collaboration with the tech giant Microsoft in the 2011 Sportage and Sorento knew as Uvo. The next generation of cars is set to have an integrated media hub where they will be incorporated into in-car Wifi that lets drivers and passengers carry internet connectivity to wherever they travel. The cars of the future may not only have an entertaining capability but may use internet connectivity and GPRS to improve the awareness of the driver and reduce the number of distractions in the driving experience. CD changer will become obsolete and pave way for Pandora Most technology apps are as good as the information they are fed with or can access and when most in-car applications such as MyFord Touch have not been connected to the internet or are having limited connectivity, their utility becomes very limited. Although internet in automobiles is still in its very early stages of development, it offers limitless possibilities in what human beings can achieve in their car. The world’s largest auto manufacturers including Ford, BMW and Audi are carrying out experiments on how to make their latest models connected. However, the models of the future are set to come with a Wi-Fi hotspot as a standard feature and not just a custom option. This connectivity can either be achieved through a separate and dedicated plan of data or use a smartphone to share connectivity otherwise known as tethering. Internet connectivity will also take in-car entertainment to a whole new level with real-time streaming capabilities. Versions 2.0 A majority of in-car technologies today are majorly based on hardware which requires human input whenever there is need to update or do a physical installation. For instance, you must buy a playing option from the manufacturer or purchase an after maker unit whenever you want to play music or listen to your satellite radio. However, all this may soon change and all you will require doing is to perform a software update from the comfort of your car and continue accessing the service. For instance, MyFord Touch alters the steering wheel switches, voice commands, instrument cluster and entertainment system depending on which software app that you chose to run.
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