OTS - New technology for touchless interaction with interiors (Part 1.)
2019. September 10. 09:31
Neuss, Germany , 10. September 2019. (APA/OTS) - Yanfeng and IEE
customize vehicle interiors for Smart Cabin Concepts
Yanfeng, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers and a
specialist in Smart Cabin concepts, and IEE, a leading provider of
sensor solutions in the automotive sector, are jointly developing
an integrated technology vision for the vehicle interiors of the
future. "Active Space" is their interpretation of an interactive
interior in an autonomous, level 5 vehicle.
New forms of mobility, such as autonomous driving, ride-sharing
and car-sharing, are changing automotive interiors. If driving
tasks are largely eliminated or require less time, this frees
drivers up for other activities. That is why the interiors of the
future will have to cover a variety of different use case
scenarios. Intuitive, interactive, and convenient concepts always
focused on the user experience will play an increasingly important
role. Therefore, Yanfeng is pursuing its Smart Cabin approach for
intelligent passenger compartments, in which functional surfaces,
health and wellness features and connectivity are seamlessly
integrated into the interior in the future.
"New mobility services, such as autonomous ride-sharing, pose
enormous challenges for us as interiors experts - but also give us
the opportunity to be creative and come up with something new,"
explained Han Hendriks, Chief Technology Officer at Yanfeng
Technology. "With Active Space, we are giving passengers a way to
interact with the vehicle and thereby bringing our Smart Cabin
vision to life."
In its Experience in Motion 2020 (XiM20) concept car, Yanfeng
shows how this technology vision might actually look in a Smart
Cabin concept for fully autonomous vehicles.
Interactive interior experience with intuitive control
Active Space portrays the all-encompassing experience that may
be offered with sensor technology and surface integration in the
interiors of the future. Integrated into the rear zone of the XiM20
cabin, Active Space offers occupants a way to retreat from the
hustle and bustle of everyday life and create a feel-good
atmosphere through playful interaction. The intuitive and
interactive sensor solution is based on Yanfeng's interior design
and smart surfaces as well as IEE's sensor technology. A
near-infrared stereo camera serves as input device and captures the
vehicle interior, while powerful algorithms used in conjunction
with the Smart Cabin Controller control the lighting experience on
the translucent textile surfaces in real-time based on the analyzed
movements. In this way, Active Space offers a tailored
human-machine interface (HMI) solution that integrates seamlessly
into interior surfaces. (continues)