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As the CES North American Consumer Electronics Show that kicks off 2020, major automobile companies have stolen the limelight, and many are expected to mass-produce cars. The black technology realized on the Internet will make a stunning debut at the North American Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas starting from January 7th. It will stage a disruptive innovation storm and demonstrate that this is what future cars will look like.
BMW: i3 transforms into a mobile luxury hotel
At the CES held in Las Vegas every year, the BMW Group can bring innovative human-computer interaction technology every time and become a Striking focus. At this exhibition, BMW's style can be described as "changing the mindset". Through creative creations, it will bring solutions to better meet people's future travel needs. In the strategic layout of A.C.E.S’s new four modernizations, the BMW Group has always adhered to the strategic core of “customer-centric”, constantly launched ideas and practices for future mobility, brought better experiences to customers, led industry changes, and continued to promote future mobility develop.
For seven years, the BMW i3 has been an iconic synonym for urban electric driving fun, sustainability and intelligent connectivity. These qualities make it the best-selling compact luxury electric vehicle in the world. Now, the BMW Group is about to bring a BMW i3 Urban Suite to CES in Las Vegas to demonstrate a travel experience tailored for passengers that can fully meet their individual needs.
In order to achieve this goal, BMW engineers completely transformed the standard BMW i3, retaining only the original driver's seat and instrument panel. Relaxing atmosphere like a luxury hotel. The purpose of building such a car is to create a highly comfortable interior space, allowing passengers to spend a relaxing and wonderful time, enjoy entertainment or focus on work in the leisurely space inside the car. A series of innovative highlights on the car will make it come true, including large and comfortable seats with footrests, a screen that can be flipped down from the roof, and a private audio design.
The BMW i3 Urban Suite also marks another step forward in the BMW Group’s commitment to sustainable mobility. The car has been designed with resource sustainability in mind, including a zero-emission drivetrain, carefully selected materials and associated production processes. In line with circular economy principles, the BMW i3 Urban Suite uses recyclable materials in fabrics, certified wood, olive tanned leather and floor mats. The BMW i3 Urban Suites fleet specially built by BMW in Munich for CES will soon be racing on the streets of Las Vegas. Visitors can reserve BMW i3 Urban Suite car travel service through the APP. The BMW i3 Urban Suite will provide passengers with first-hand experience of BMW's innovative technologies and sustainable travel, and at the same time clearly demonstrates that small and medium-sized vehicles can still be "large" and luxurious in future travel.
Audi AI: 3D mixed reality head-up display and intelligent experience
Open the door, enjoy the silence, and stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city: In addition to home and workplace, Audi can achieve fully autonomous driving AI:ME is your "third living space". It thinks about what you think and knows what you need. Eye-tracking technology allows passengers to communicate with the vehicle as they wish. For example, Audi AI:ME can order passengers’ favorite food and create a healthy and enjoyable journey; VR glasses in the car can allow passengers to experience virtual flight, virtual scenes and vehicle movement. Real-time matching makes passengers feel like they are in the majestic and beautiful mountains. Thanks to the above-mentioned technologies, passengers can fully relax during the journey and escape from the hectic daily life. Once you reach your destination, it's time to return to real life. Audi AI:ME can deliver ordered meals on time based on the user's personal preferences and vehicle navigation data. During the 2020 CES International Consumer Electronics Show, media friends can personally experience this smart travel companion and experience the convenient experience brought by autonomous driving.
A car that can think for itself and be empathetic? "Audi Intelligent Experience" will reveal how Audi does it: the car can learn from customers and their habits, apply intelligent functions and artificial intelligence to improve driving safety, comfort and happiness.
The on-board navigation system has self-learning capabilities and has been integrated into the latest generation MMI system. For example, the navigation system can save preferred destinations, take into account factors such as date, time and current traffic conditions, and plan recommended routes. In the future, cars will also conduct comprehensive and accurate analysis of seat position, in-car entertainment, route navigation, suitable temperature and in-car fragrance preferences based on the user's preferred functions and settings. It doesn't take long for the Audi car to learn the user's preferences and set them up automatically. If necessary, the vehicle can even observe the user's driving style and frequently used functions and automatically adjust settings based on the user's specific circumstances. During the 2020 CES International Consumer Electronics Show, visitors can experience the basic functions of Audi’s smart experience through prototype cars.
Through the 3D mixed reality head-up display system, the navigation arrow will accurately point to the destination at the end of the route. This feature will be unveiled at the 2020 CES International Consumer Electronics Show. This new technology, jointly developed by Audi and Samsung, works on the same principle as a 3D TV. All images produce two images: the images seen by the left and right eyes will be displayed separately. For drivers, the image appearing on the 3D mixed reality head-up display will be suspended 8-10 meters away. Through intelligent reproduction, the viewing distance can be increased to more than 70 meters. The beauty of this is that eyes accustomed to seeing distant views don't have to refocus their vision. Another highlight is the transparent screen that appears on demand: it is 15 centimeters high and 122 centimeters wide, and is partially embedded in the dashboard. The screen is divided into two layers: a transparent OLED display and a deep black shadow layer. The subtlety is that the screen will always remain transparent when there is no need to display information. The transparent screen has a glass texture, giving you an unobstructed view.
The Mercedes-Benz VISION? AVTR is inspired by the shocking debut of the Mercedes-Benz VISION? AVTR concept car on Pandora. It is inspired by the epic science fiction masterpiece "Avatar" series, showing the relationship between people, cars and A future of interaction between nature and Mercedes-Benz’s vision for a sustainable luxury future. The naming of the VISION AVTR concept car not only reflects the new partnership between the Mercedes-Benz brand and the movie "Avatar" team, but also means the advanced vehicle transformation (Advanced Vehicle Transformation). This far-sighted concept car from Pandora embodies the vision of Mercedes-Benz designers, engineers and trend researchers for the long-term future of mobility. James Cameron, the director of the movie "Avatar", also helped Mercedes-Benz.
In terms of design, the VISION? AVTR concept car embodies a new realm of sustainable luxury. Just like in the movie "Avatar", humans expand their abilities through the world of Avatar, people can also regard the VISION? AVTR concept car as an extension of themselves and experience the vast world through it. The distinctive feature of the appearance of the VISION? AVTR concept car is the bionic design language derived from nature. This sensual innovative design combines with the classic seamless design of the EQ electric technology brand, making it look like a sculpture with extraordinary tension, indicating the future car design concept. The slender and dynamic "bow-shaped" body design blends seamlessly with the eye-catching and powerful spherical-shaped cockpit. The open body design has an internally rotated shape and a wide opening. The transparent doors make the car body brighter and more bionic. When the car door is opened, its shape is like the wings of the Banxi beast in the "Avatar" movie when it flies.
The smooth silver surface of the VISION?AVTR? concept car and the blue light spots similar to the front face shape of the EQ model bring a strong visual impact. The wheels are made of warm rose gold, which is also the design language of the EQ elements. Pulsed optical fibers run like neural pathways through the front and sides of the vehicle, connecting the interior and exterior of the vehicle and allowing the flow of energy and information to emerge within the wheels. This shape is also reminiscent of the night on Pandora, where many creatures and plants naturally glow at night, creating a fantasy and wonderful beauty. The design of the wheel hub is inspired by the tree of life in "Avatar", which means the wisdom of nature. The surface of the car's back has 33 multi-directionally movable elements shaped like bionic flaps, reminiscent of reptile scales. They can communicate with the driver through subtle and natural changes in posture, and the driver can also communicate with the outside world through them. These elements have solar panels on them that also provide energy to the vehicle.
When the vehicle is moving, the front and rear axles can maintain the same or opposite directions, so the VISION AVTR concept car can move sideways at an angle of about 30 degrees. This movement mode is also called "crab walking".
VISION? AVTR concept car adopts an innovative integrated design concept. This "imaginative" design integrates exterior design, interior design and user experience design to an unprecedented degree. The unique open design emotionally integrates the interior of the vehicle with the outside world, a design inspired by the fusion of life forms in the movie "Avatar." The aim is to create a car that expands passengers' perception of the world and creates an immersive experience inside the car, allowing passengers to seamlessly connect with each other, the vehicle and their surroundings. At the same time, it also follows the design concept of the EQ? electric technology brand: combining beauty with digital elements to create unparalleled tension, and interpreting the pioneering and luxurious design language through advanced future technology.
The unique open structure creates an integrated interior and exterior body structure of the VISION? AVTR concept car: the outer lines of the vehicle extend from the side opening to the interior of the car, outlining a majestic and spectacular ring structure, which was inspired by the movie "Avatar" "The connection between the Na'vi people and the natural environment of Pandora." This slender and novel "curved bow" design and simple and organic design language are the directions that the VISION? AVTR concept car heralds for future automobile design. Nature is the main source of inspiration for the interior of the VISION? AVTR concept car: the design of the overall structure presents a natural and organic shape. Within the vehicle, elements of floral shapes and soft fabrics contrast with the dynamic silhouette. The naturally shaped front seats are reminiscent of the leaf hammocks on the trees of Home shown in the Avatar movies. The center console symbolizes the Tree of Souls, the most sacred place of the Na'vi people in the film.
The seats of the VISION AVTR concept car are crafted from animal-free DINAMICA leather. DINAMICA? is the first and only microfiber that ensures the environmental sustainability of vehicles throughout the entire production cycle. The vehicle's floor is paved with innovative Karuun? wood. Karuun?'s raw material is derived from rattan, which grows rapidly as a natural material and is harvested by hand in Indonesia. These innovative materials make the interior of the car feel warm and exude a natural atmosphere.
VISION? AVTR concept car has rewritten the definition of human-vehicle interaction, making human-vehicle interaction an exciting experience. Mercedes-Benz's user experience (UX) designers were inspired by the virtual Pandora planet in the movie "Avatar" and innovated a new design concept, taking user experience as the core of the VISION AVTR concept car. The relationship between people, cars and the natural environment is like a biological relationship.
When passengers sit in the car, they will become one with the car. At the same time, they can truly perceive the external world and consciously and actively feel it. The control unit is the sensing heart of the vehicle. It is seamlessly integrated into the center tunnel, wraps around the driver and passengers, and continues to the rear seats. When a passenger puts their hand on the control unit, the vehicle can recognize their identity through their breathing and heartbeat, and the vehicle's interior is awakened, initiating human-machine fusion.
There are no buttons or switches within sight, and various functions can be operated through sensors, achieving a new level of human-machine integration. These features only appear when the driver actually needs or wants to use them. Just raise your hand and the function menu will be projected directly onto the driver or passenger's body or hand, allowing the passenger to make direct selections. For example, passengers can explore the dream world of Pandora from different angles through real-time 3D images, and the curved display screen creates a visual connection between passengers and the outside world. Digital neurons flow from the inside to the car, showing energy flow and conveying information to the outside world. For example, when a vehicle is driving, individual neurons flow throughout the exterior of the vehicle. When the vehicle changes direction, energy flows to the corresponding side.
VISION? AVTR concept car also provides family-oriented interconnection functions. The vehicle can automatically detect whether the passengers boarding the vehicle are a family and intelligently adjust various functions accordingly. For example, the front seats can be connected to the rear seats through the "parent-child interconnection" function, and parents in the front row can always pay attention to the status of their children in the back row through multiple screens in the front row.
The pulse of parents sitting in the front row can also be visually displayed in the form of light on the back of the front seat, so that children in the back row can feel the connection with their parents and feel safe. The Magic Pool feature is integrated behind the front seats and provides rear passengers with learning-focused games and a child-friendly augmented reality experience. Interesting locations along the route, such as mountains, rivers or attractions, are assisted based on age group. The form of its learning is presented.
Land Rover Defender showcases the world's first dual eSIM interconnection technology
The new generation of Land Rover Defender is the first model equipped with dual embedded LTE modems, providing consumers with a better interconnection experience. Jaguar Land Rover's new PIVI Pro infotainment system adopts industry-leading design and shares electronic hardware with the latest smartphones. ?
Through the PIVI Pro infotainment system that responds quickly and is intuitive to operate, users can fully experience the new generation of Land Rover Defender’s software online upgrade function. The upgrade process will not affect music playback and program connections while driving. . To avoid affecting the daily connected experience supported by the independent modem and eSIM in the infotainment module, the online upgrade function runs based on the designated dedicated LTE modem and eSIM, and the upgrade process can be completed in the background.
The PIVI Pro infotainment system with instant response function and always connected is paired with a 10-inch high-definition touch screen in the center of the cockpit, which can help users control multiple functions of the vehicle through their smartphones. In addition, users can also use Bluetooth to access two mobile devices at the same time. In this way, the driver and front seat passenger can use the hands-free function at the same time without changing interfaces. The PIVI? Pro infotainment system uses a dedicated battery to respond quickly when started. Thanks to this, the driver can enter a new destination into the navigation system the moment he enters the cockpit without any delay. Users can download software updates themselves without going to brand dealers, ensuring that the system always provides the latest software version, including navigation map data. ?
The PIVI Pro infotainment system and vehicle domain controller (Vehicle Domain Controller) used by Defender are equipped with two high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 820Am automotive platforms, each of which integrates Snapdragon ?X12? LTE modem. The Snapdragon 820Am automotive platform has excellent performance, integrates forward-looking technologies and supports advanced Internet of Vehicles systems, infotainment systems and digital clusters. The platform not only provides a rich and immersive seamless in-vehicle interconnection experience, but also improves the interconnection functions, intelligence level and awareness of the surrounding environment of next-generation models. ?
Thanks to energy-efficient CPU cores, impressive advanced GPU performance, integrated machine learning technology and powerful video processing capabilities, the Snapdragon 820Am automotive platform is designed to provide extraordinary in-vehicle A connected experience that includes a responsive user interface, immersive 4K graphics, high-definition media streaming, and immersive audio quality.
Defender is the first to introduce domain controllers in Land Rover models, integrating many ADAS intelligent driving assistance systems and driving convenience functions based on QNX virtual machines to meet drivers' needs for safe driving. Integrating more systems into fewer electronic control units (ECUs) is a mainstream trend in future automotive electronics design, which will also provide a template for the architectural design of next-generation Land Rover models.
Thanks to the application of the BlackBerry QNX operating system, the new generation of Land Rover Defender’s PIVI Pro infotainment system brings a convenient user experience similar to smartphone operation. At the same time, this technology also supports the operating system of the latest generation TFT interactive driving information display. Drivers can set up their own settings to display vehicle instrument information, navigation instructions and map information or perform dual information display.
The QNX operating system has passed the highest level certification of ISO? 26262? ASIL? D? (Automotive? Safety? Integration? Level), ensuring that the new generation of Land Rover Defender brings a safe and worry-free driving experience. Thanks to the first ASIL? D certified QNX safety virtual machine, safety-critical operating systems such as driver body domain control and non-critical safety systems such as infotainment can work independently.
The key to this design is to prevent damaged systems or systems that need to be updated from affecting normal driving functions. ?As a leader in safety-certified embedded software, BlackBerry QNX technology is mainly used in advanced driver assistance systems, digital instruments, interconnection modules, hands-free systems and infotainment systems developed by first-tier automakers. As of now, more than 150 million cars on the road have this software built into them.
Jaguar Land Rover has collaborated with CloudCar, the world's leading developer of connected driving experience, and is the first in the global automotive industry to apply CloudCar's latest cloud service platform to power the PIVI Pro information on the new generation of Land Rover Defender. The entertainment system achieves new breakthroughs in ease of use.
Hyundai Motor shows three future mobility visions
In order to enable future cities and people to get rid of the constraints of time and space and improve the quality of life. Hyundai Motor Group proposed and demonstrated three mobility solutions: Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Personalized Vehicle Vehicles (PBV), and a central hub (Hub) integrating transportation and community activities.
Urban air travel (UAM) solutions include personal aircraft (PAV) and urban air travel services, opening up the sky into a new mobile channel and helping to reduce travel time. The Personalized Vehicle Vehicle (PBV) is an environmentally friendly vehicle that drives on the ground and can provide passengers with customized mobility space and services. In order to make UAM and PBV more convenient to use, Hyundai Motor is also equipped with a central hub (Hub) to achieve seamless connection. Hub is a brand new concept that can be fully integrated into urban life and people can interact in this public space.
UAM can connect the sky and the ground, and PBV can connect people on the road. Both smart mobility solutions can be connected on the Hub. In the future, UAM, PBV and Hub will work closely together to play a key role in building a vibrant, people-centered future city and enriching people's lives. In the future, Hyundai Motor Group will widely deploy this Hub solution to create a complete mobility system. UAM, PBV and Hub form a complete network system. Based on this, Hyundai Motor Group has proposed a vision of smart mobility and is committed to providing customers with a smooth and personalized mobility experience. At the same time, this vision is also in line with Hyundai Motor Group's mid-term innovation plan-"Strategy 2025." In the "2025 Strategy", Hyundai Motor Group has clarified the two pillars of its business structure-smart mobility equipment and smart mobility services.
Large-scale urbanization around the world has led to a sharp decline in the travel efficiency of urban residents and has also intensified the social costs related to logistics and transportation. The first solution proposed by Hyundai Motor to energize future cities is UAM (Urban Air Mobility). This is an innovative mobility solution that allows cities to "liberate themselves from traffic congestion" and move toward "democratization of flight."
Because personal air vehicles (PAVs) can take off and land electrically vertically, UAM brings an urban air travel method that does not require a runway. UAM is also regarded by Hyundai Motor as an important future innovative business that can help solve problems faced by major cities such as traffic congestion and change the way people travel. Hyundai Motor also elaborated on the four principles of UAM: safety, quietness, economy and user-centeredness. To ensure the safe operation of the vehicle, PAV uses multiple rotors to achieve multi-layer protection. In addition, a parachute deployment system is installed in the aircraft to respond to emergencies. At the same time, PAV has low noise, is suitable for urban travel, and is very comfortable to ride. In order to make UAM more economical and practical, Hyundai Motor has also fully utilized its expertise in manufacturing, fully combined its leading technologies in automobiles, aerodynamics, etc., and also utilized carbon composite material lightweighting, production design technology, and reduced operating costs. and other advantages to build UAM.
Hyundai Motor released its first concept PAV (personal air vehicle) at CES, named "S-A1". ?This PAV product named "S-A1" was jointly developed by Hyundai Motor and Uber, the world's largest mobility group. This concept aircraft is equipped with an electric take-off and landing system and can accommodate 5 people at a time, including the pilot.
In the early stages of commercialization, PAV will be controlled by pilots. Once the relevant technology is successfully developed, autonomous operation will be achieved. Hyundai Motor has sufficient manufacturing capabilities and expertise in the development and mass production of PAV and other transportation vehicles.
Eric Allison, head of Uber Elevate (air transportation program) said: "Hyundai Motor Group is our first automotive partner and it has deep Passenger car manufacturing experience. We believe that Hyundai Motor can manufacture Uber Air at a speed never seen before in the aerospace industry, mass-produce high-quality and reliable aircraft, and reduce the cost of each trip for passengers. Mobility costs. Combining Hyundai’s manufacturing strengths with Uber’s technology platform means we are on track to launch a robust air taxi network in the coming years.”
Hyundai also intends to strengthen. Cooperate with global enterprises such as Uber and accelerate the development of UAM business, including developing world-class PAVs, providing fleet services and maintenance, and developing parking aprons.
To create a dynamic, people-centered future, Hyundai Motor’s second mobility solution is the Personalized Vehicle Vehicle (PBV). PBV is a new type of urban mobility solution that uses highly personalized customized services to meet the needs of people's different lifestyles. Passengers can enjoy tailor-made services on the way to their destinations, which is a reflection on the concept of "mobility". A new interpretation that completely transcends the scope of "transportation". Because it is a car with highly personalized customization functions, PBV can not only serve as an urban commuter car, but can also be transformed into restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and even clinics and pharmacies.
Hyundai Motor’s PBV concept car has three major features: city icon, living space on wheels and collective travel.
PBV is inspired by San Francisco’s iconic jingle cars. It is highly customizable. The upper and lower parts of the body can be completely separated, and the size can be flexibly adjusted between 4 and 6 meters. Due to its modular design, the interior space of the PBV can be customized according to individual needs. In this way, PBV is not only a means of transportation, but also a space where we live and live. PBV is completely powered by electricity and is an environmentally friendly mobility solution. And with the support of artificial intelligence technology, PBV can find the best route, and the charger equipped on the vehicle can charge the vehicle while driving. PBVs can also drive autonomously in queues, which is expected to bring innovative changes to personal travel and the entire logistics industry in future cities.
The third mobility solution proposed by Hyundai Motor is the Hub (central hub). There is an apron for PAVs on the top of the Hub, while there are multiple PBV docking stations on the ground for seamless connectivity. Depending on the different connection methods of PBV, the Hub can be transformed into countless new spaces. For example, by bringing together PBVs that serve as concert halls, cinemas, and museums, the Hub becomes a cultural complex; and by connecting PBV medical service spaces that serve as clinics, medical facilities, and pharmacies, the Hub becomes a medical complex. body.
Hyundai Motor Group hopes to allow more people to enjoy smart mobility services, so it plans to fully deploy Hub solutions in future cities and build a new mobility system around the UAM-PBV-Hub network. In this way, Hyundai Motor Group will break the time and space constraints of mobility, create a new public space where people can interact effectively, and help build a vibrant, people-centered future city.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.