The engineers unveiled the next generation of car controls at the Detroit Auto Show.
Dubbed the HCD-14, this slick looking piece of automobile not only features a pretty striking design, but features an exciting touchless car control system that the company believes can cut back on distracted driving in the future. The roads out there can be pretty dangerous when people are distracted by things like text messages and changing tracks on their iPods.
Using a gesture-based system very similar to Microsoft's Kinect add-on for Xbox 360, the concept car features two of the gesture-based and eye-controlled screens that don't require the driver to take their eyes off the road. The one on the driver's side is limited to essential driver information and adjustments, which the center console allows passengers to access a full entertainment system, all controlled with nary a touch.
Touchless Car Controls
Hyundai Unveils a Gesture-Based System in its New HCD-14 Concept Car
Trend Themes
1. Gesture-based Car Controls - There's an opportunity for automotive companies to develop more advanced gesture-based car control systems to minimize distracted driving.
2. Touchless Entertainment Systems - With touchless entertainment systems becoming more popular in cars, there's room for innovation in creating more advanced features and technology.
3. Eye-controlled Screens - There's an opportunity for more widespread use of eye-controlled screens in cars, allowing drivers to easily access and control essential information while driving safely.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can focus on developing more advanced touchless and gesture-based car control systems to enhance the driving experience and improve safety.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - As touchless entertainment systems become more widespread in cars, consumer electronics companies can focus on developing more innovative technology to enhance the user experience.
3. Healthcare Industry - Eye-controlled screens in cars can provide useful technology for the healthcare industry by helping people with mobility and dexterity issues to easily access essential driving information.