Shift Magazine - February 2022 - 15

This rendering shows
Pininfarina's vision for an
augmented reality system
in an AV that would
display weather and traffic
information and give
details about points of
interest along the route.
Genesis has introduced a
facial-recognition feature
called Face Connect that
unlocks the vehicle's doors
when it recognizes the driver.
eventually gather enough data on a driver
to tell if he or she is relaxed or stressed
and make adjustments accordingly.
The system could see that, " it seems
future, it could allow health information to
be sent to the driver's doctor for review,
he said.
" Over time, it's constantly monitoring
you without you having to go to the
doctor. But with the right partners and
getting it to your family doctor, you can
be constantly monitoring the health of
people in the car, " Rakoski said.
PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Drivers of the future are likely to find
that their vehicles are much more personalized
to their preferences.
As IBM noted in a 2020 report previewing
what the industry of 2030 might look
like, the use of data and the design possibilities
that stem from an electric and
more connected car will make vehicles
" the most sophisticated smart device
consumers use. "
EVs - and particularly robotaxis and
autonomous shuttles - will make for
roomier interiors that could allow for more
customizable seating configurations and
other options. Pininfarina's concept vehicle,
for instance, has seats that can be
folded down to turn into a bench or cot.
Mitsubishi Electric, likewise, said its
advanced driver-assistance system could
like you like this music and it makes you
feel comfortable, or you like this ambient
lighting to go along with this music, "
Rakoski said.
FACIAL RECOGNITION
Just as facial recognition has become
more commonplace with smartphones,
the technology could soon become a frequently
seen feature in vehicles over the
next decade.
The Genesis GV60 electric crossover,
for instance, will feature a " Face Connect "
facial-recognition feature that the automaker
says will unlock the vehicle's doors
for a driver when it recognizes him or her.
It will also adjust seat, mirror and steering
wheel positions to the driver's liking. The
feature is paired with a fingerprint system
that can turn the vehicle on without the
use of a key.
Genesis parent Hyundai Motor Group
said facial-recognition systems will be
used in the future to monitor the driver's
facial features and pupils to detect
high risk of lane departure or other driver
errors and make adjustments accordingly.
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