Let’s first take a look at the basic data of this concept car. At present, the length, width and height of the concept car are 4895*1900*1450 mm, and the wheelbase is 3000 mm. From the data, it is not difficult to see that Sony's first electric car is aimed at the Tesla Model S. It is not difficult to understand that if you want to surpass Tesla as a chaser, you must overtake Tesla at its starting position. This is why traditional car companies such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche have focused on this battlefield. , whoever can surpass Model S in all aspects will lead the future development direction of electric vehicles. But since the Model S was released in 2012, perhaps we have only seen a hint of challenge in the Porsche Taycan. Now Sony, a traditional consumer information manufacturer, has also stepped in to bring a touch of novelty to this market.
As a manufacturer that has never been involved in automobiles, is SONY just talking about building cars on paper? No, we see that the power platform and suspension system of VISION-S will be designed by MAGNA.
Magna itself has rich experience in vehicle design, and also provides body, chassis, power, transmission, drive system, ADAS and other components to many OEMs.
Based on existing data alone, this concept car is likely to be equipped with Magna's eDrive System - High PSM motor, which is also Magna's only existing motor capable of outputting 200 kilowatts. model.
After talking about this, some people may say that we want to see what kind of "black technology" Sony has invested in this concept car. Let's introduce the highlights of VISION-S in order.
1. Safety
In terms of safety, the biggest highlight of this concept car is the number of sensors as many as 33. I personally feel that as a leader in the global CMOS field, Sony is extremely proud in sensor applications.
The first is the image system. The Sony automotive CMOS image sensors arranged inside and outside the car form the Safety Cocoon concept (safety cocoon) advocated by Sony. The safety cocoon represents the concept of a safe area.
This area ensures the safety of the car by detecting 360 degrees around the car to avoid hazards in various daily driving scenarios.
The LFM technology (LED Flicker Mitigation, reducing LED flicker) equipped with the sensor has become the key to realizing road monitoring.
Taking IMX390 as an example, the new CMOS can more accurately identify LED traffic signs by simultaneously realizing LFM and HDR functions. At the same time, it can ensure that shadow details are not lost when HDR is enabled, such as when entering and exiting a tunnel. Traffic sign signal acquisition will be clearer.
At the same time, IMX390 also has extremely high sensitivity and can capture high-quality colors. Even in low-light conditions (such as 0.1 lux), it can shoot clearer images.
The IMX424 has ultra-high resolution and can capture high-definition images of distant objects or wider objects. IMX424 is also expected to be compatible with Intel Mobileye's related ADAS products and become a key component for realizing ADAS and autonomous driving technology. Nowadays, many models with this function are often equipped with CMOS produced by Sony, Aptina or OmniVision.
The concept of Sony's concept car is to pay close attention to the 360 ??degrees around the car in order to thoroughly pursue safety while driving. When the concept of autonomous driving has not yet become popular, camera devices have begun to appear on cars, with functions such as driving records and reversing images. As ADAS and autonomous driving become more and more popular, the functions of in-car cameras have also begun to change. Richer. The surge in the number of assemblies has also made vehicle cameras a new blue ocean industry. To realize ADAS driving assistance functions, 6 cameras are needed, and Tesla’s L3 level autonomous driving uses 8 cameras.
In addition to cameras, VISION-S is also very bold in the use of radar, and even uses three solid-state laser radars. Lidar, referred to as LiDAR, is a system that integrates laser, GPS global positioning and inertial measurement devices. It is used to obtain data and generate accurate digital models. Its range measurement is second only to millimeter wave radar, and its maximum range exceeds 300 meters. At the same time, lidar can generate a three-dimensional position model, so it has good angle measurement capabilities, its response speed is more sensitive, and it is not affected by ambient light.
Some people may ask, if lidar is so good, why is it less used? Because the biggest disadvantage of lidar is its high price, the emergence of solid-state lidar has effectively controlled costs.
Of course, this car is currently only in the concept car stage. Whether there will be such a sensor lineup in actual mass production still needs to wait for the production car to appear.
2. Entertainment
When it comes to building cars, Sony is a latecomer, but when it comes to entertainment...this is Sony's old business! Click on Sony's official website. Currently, Sony's products cover all aspects of your life. Of course, Suofan also hopes that Sony can produce refrigerators and washing machines. And we have to say that cars as a collection, under the influence of 5G network, car life has become an extension of our lives, so the in-car entertainment system on Sony VISION-S, even if it is a concept version, we have reason to believe in it Achievable.
So after Suo Fan watched this press conference, he thought, can I play GT online in a car? Is the performance of the car machine better than that of the "logo only" PS5? Is the camera full frame? Is the monitor the same as BRAVIA? BalaBal... maybe none of these, only 360 Reality Audio technology is applied in it. In order to achieve this new music experience, we saw that each seat of VISION-S is equipped with an independent sound field so that everyone can enjoy their favorite songs separately. Well...in other words: you can run your mountain and your girlfriend can have a good time in the co-pilot!
Combined with the audio signal technology that Sony has cultivated over the years, I would like to say that as a car editor, I am really looking forward to testing the audio performance of this car. I wonder if the official will provide a "burner" in the future. "machine" service?
Sony has always been a company that emphasizes design and has brought many classic products to consumers over the years. In terms of interior design, the addition of a full-screen display does not excite me, and the integrated digital rearview mirror is nothing new, because we have already seen that overseas Audi, Lexus, General Motors, etc. can already choose it. Install a digital rearview mirror. Digital rearview mirrors have many advantages. They can reduce blind spots, ensure picture clarity in bad weather such as rain at night to improve safety, and can also improve aerodynamic performance and reduce wind noise.
BUT! You may not know: The core technology of digital rearview mirrors is the camera monitoring system (CMS) that replaces physical car mirrors. At present, Bosch and the mirror system company MEKRA Lang*** have jointly developed a digital mirror system for commercial vehicles, and it was first applied on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Actros; Continental Group released a digital mirror system for commercial vehicles as early as 2015. The ProViu Mirror system was subsequently developed as an alternative technology for passenger cars; this time the VISION-S is likely to use Magna's CLEARVIEW system. Due to policy factors, there are currently no domestic models equipped with this technology. Perhaps when car companies fully implement digital rearview mirrors, domestic users will also be able to enjoy the improved driving quality brought by this technology.
In fact, what Sony released is not just a car, but a solution for future car life and the car company’s car-making philosophy.
And can this solution subvert the car-making philosophy of traditional car companies? The traditional car-making concept makes cars just toys to those of us who love them, and tools to most people. However, the new-era car-making concept is that in addition to the basic attributes of tools, cars can also contribute to human life. What to bring? Is entertainment something that our young people or the next generation value more? Now that Sony is here, who do you think is next?
After viewing the VISION-S concept car, I was both surprised and disappointed. What’s surprising is that maybe in the near future, cars will be more playable, and my girlfriend will no longer complain: “Spending so much money just to buy a car?!” (I bought a mobile entertainment space). What is disappointing is a car that can "collapse", is very safe, has a camera that is about to catch up with a SLR, and can also play PS games... I really feel like: buy it! No! rise! ah!
Ending complaint:
Can I play games online?
The cost of protecting your uncle’s smile will increase. (Suo Fanliu)
The car logo looks like two hands rubbing turtle Qigong, and driving is like playing a game
The world’s first electric car with a full-frame camera
If you buy VISION-S, you will get a SLR, a monitor, a game console, and a hi-fi speaker. If you dare, I will buy it.
If you buy VISION-S, you will get a lifetime PS membership, and you can play games for free
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