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Connected Auto

Auto brands seek to provide a more intelligent experience

Implications - As urbanization continues to affect the landscape of mobility, auto manufacturers are focusing on enhancing the connectivity of their vehicles. This means not only delivering streamlined, integrated solutions, but doing so as intelligently as possible. In an age of autonomous technology, vehicles and devices that are as cognizant as possible will have a better chance at reaching consumers on both a functional and emotional level.
Workshop Question - How is your industry adapting to the rapid rate of change brought on by the advent of AI?
Trend Themes
1. Connected Vehicles - Auto manufacturers are enhancing vehicle connectivity, which is leading to a more intelligent driving experience.
2. Integrating AR Technology - Auto manufacturers are developing augmented reality displays replacing traditional dashboards.
3. Machine Learning Speech Recognition - Startups are harnessing the power of machine learning and speech recognition to develop smart, intuitive devices for connected vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Connected vehicles is transforming the driving experience and auto technology industry.
2. Software Industry - Connected vehicles and integrated AR technology present software companies with the opportunity of developing automotive software applications.
3. Iot Industry - Connected vehicles constantly generate data that can be shared by IoT devices to analyze driving patterns, inform congestion charging initiatives and safety regulations.
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The Aston Martin Thunderbolt Blends Luxury and Performance
The Aston Martin Thunderbolt is a one-off design study vehicle brought to life by esteemed automobile designer Henrik Fisker and based on the Aston Martin Vanquish. This vehicle made its debut at... MORE
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The BMW Vision Next 100 Boasts a Futuristic Windshield
BMW might be set on celebrating its past 100 years, yet it is doing so by looking at the next 100 years with its Vision Next 100 concept car. This beauty of a vehicle takes on the self-driving... MORE
Connected Luxury Cars
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The New BMW Connected Feature Will Connect Cars to Amazon Echo's Alexa
A new BMW Connected feature will give owners the ability to connect their car to the Amazon Echo’s Alexa digital assistant. The BMW Connected feature is a continuation of the current... MORE
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High Mobility is an Auto Startup Enabling Entirely Connected Cars
High Mobility is an auto startup enabling an entirely connected driving experience. The unique system is designed to streamline the process of accessing digital platforms by connecting gadgets like... MORE
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GM's 'OnStar Go' System will Incorporate IBM's Watson
General Motors has offered its OnStar system for years, but the new version of the vehicle assistance program, OnStar Go, is set to revolutionize GM’s driving experience. Dubbed the first ever &... MORE
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Capio Enhances Vehicles with Intuitive Speech Recognition
Capio is a start-up out of California that has a grand vision for how its next-generation speech technology can be applied to the automotive industry. With deep learning speech recognition... MORE

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