Valeo's new dashboard interface 'Mobius' aims to entertain motorists that are using their car's self-driving mode, while mitigating dangers that come with driver distraction.
The age of technology poses leaps of advancement as well as dangerous pitfalls when it comes to driving. Drivers often want to interact with their smartphones but this leads to 25 percent of car accidents. Mobius allows the driver to engage with mobile devices, while keeping them aware of the car's activities such as speed and the direction of its next turn. When using self-driving mode, this information is displayed on the dashboard's screen, along with their text messages or weather app for example.
Having the smartphone applications at eye level allows the driver to keep their peripheral vision on the road. Studies have shown that the reaction time during emergencies was driven from 10 seconds down to two when using Mobius compared to the distractions that arise without it.
Mobile Safety Dashboards
'Mobius' Minimizes Distractions While a Car is on Self-Driving Mode
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Safety Dashboards - Valeo's 'Mobius' dashboard interface demonstrates the trend of minimizing distractions while a car is on self-driving mode.
2. Driver Distraction Mitigation - The 'Mobius' dashboard interface addresses the trend of mitigating dangers that come with driver distraction.
3. Enhanced Driving Experience - The integration of mobile devices and car activities in the 'Mobius' dashboard interface reflects the trend of enhancing the driving experience.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Technology - The 'Mobius' dashboard interface presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive technology industry.
2. Mobile App Development - Integrating mobile applications in car dashboards, as demonstrated by 'Mobius', presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the mobile app development industry.
3. Driver Safety Solutions - The development of safety dashboards, such as 'Mobius', presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the driver safety solutions industry.