# Contactless Touchscreen Consoles The BMW Airtouch System is a Contactless Touchscreen Console By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-12-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-airtouch References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/12/29/bmw-airtouch/) [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-vision-dee) AirTouch is a contactless touchscreen communications console to be debuted at CES 2016. The futuristic technology continues the progression toward non-obtrusive interfaces and is poised to be the most advanced biometric communications system available in any vehicle. The BMW AirTouch [hand gesture-controlled console](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-gesture-control) will allow drivers to manipulate the car's entertainment system with movement based sensors in the dashboard and is essentially a new and improved version of the Gesture Control System featured in the brand's [7 Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60) vehicles. Designed to maximize a driver's ability to on the focus on the road, the BMW AirTouch system helps make using a car's non-driving features a more intuitive process, helping bridge the gap between vehicle and consumer while adding value to the customer experience overall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contactless Touchscreen Technology:** The advancement of contactless touchscreen technology opens up opportunities for intuitive and non-obtrusive user interfaces in various industries. - **Gesture-controlled Consoles:** The development of gesture-controlled consoles presents disruptive innovation opportunities in automotive and consumer electronics industries, transforming the way users interact with devices. - **Biometric Communications Systems:** The emergence of advanced biometric communications systems creates possibilities for personalized and secure user experiences across industries like automotive, healthcare, and finance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** In the automotive industry, the adoption of contactless touchscreen consoles and gesture-controlled interfaces can revolutionize driving experiences and enhance safety measures. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can leverage the development of contactless touchscreen technology and gesture-controlled consoles to create innovative and user-friendly devices. - **Healthcare:** The integration of biometric communications systems in healthcare can enable personalized patient monitoring and seamless data transmission, enhancing the efficiency and quality of care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchless Interaction Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomy-software.md) - [Touch-Free Screen Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnetix.md) - [Shifting Knob Infotainment Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-car-dashboard-concept.md) - [Emoting-Grille Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-vision-dee.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Cinematic Car Cabin Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-theatre-screen.md) - [In-Car Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-2.md) - [Folding Ergonomic Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steering-wheel-concept.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md)