Fixd is an amazing device that sends you a smartphone notification if it detects any problem with your car, while also alerting you to potential consequences and costs.
The contraption consists of a vehicle sensor and companion app. The sensor plugs into the car's On Board Diagnostics-II (OBD-II) port, a computer-based system mandatory in all cars built in the US after 1996.
Once the sensor is installed and the user has the app running, Fixd can monitor vehicle diagnostics and provide information on potential problems. Issues that could be flagged by the device include airbag malfunctions or O2 sensor failures. For example, if the O2 sensor malfunctions, Fixd will notify the user of the possibility of increased emissions and reduced miles per gallon.
What's Driving This Trend
- Smart Car Monitoring
- Opportunities for companies to create more advanced and intelligent car monitoring devices that can detect an even wider range of problems and provide real-time solutions.
- OBD-II Integration
- Opportunities for companies to develop products that can seamlessly integrate with a car's On Board Diagnostics-II (OBD-II) port to provide more robust and accurate information on car performance.
- Connected Car Services
- Opportunities for companies to build innovative, cloud-based platforms that can collect and analyze real-time data from car monitoring devices to offer predictive maintenance and other services.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Industry
- Opportunities for the automotive industry to collaborate with technology companies to develop new car monitoring devices and systems that can improve driver safety and reduce repair costs.
- Iot Industry
- Opportunities for companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) industry to develop new sensors and devices that can be integrated with car monitoring systems to offer more advanced and intelligent monitoring capabilities.
- Mobile Industry
- Opportunities for mobile companies to integrate specialized car monitoring software into their smartphone applications, providing drivers with real-time information on their vehicles and ensuring that their cars remain in optimal condition.
