# AI Car Cabins At CES 2019, Kia Shared the Interactive 'Space of Emotive Driving' Exhibit By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-of-emotive-driving References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kia-looks-to-post-autonomous-driving-era-at-ces-2019-300774341.html) & [kia](http://www.kia.com) At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, [Kia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-solutions) unveiled an interactive 'Space of Emotive Driving' exhibit and along with it, new technology for the post-autonomous driving era. At CES 2019, Kia built upon the 'Beyond Autonomous Driving' vision it presented the year prior, presenting concepts for a world where connected vehicles and autonomous driving has become the norm. Some of the new technologies Kia introduced at the show include its [Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-ai) (R.E.A.D.) System, which is described as a "world-first emotional AI-based optimized and [interactive in-cabin space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incabin-monitoring-system) centered on human senses." The R.E.A.D. System tailors the interior cabin to a driver's emotional state in real-time by picking up on their facial expressions, heart rate and electrodermal activity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving System:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Develop advanced emotional AI-based technology to create personalized and interactive car cabins. - **Connected Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Create seamless integration between cars and digital platforms to enhance the driving experience. - **Autonomous Driving:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Explore new possibilities for self-driving cars to improve safety and efficiency on the roads. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Integrate AI technology into car manufacturing processes to create intelligent and immersive driving experiences. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Develop AI algorithms and systems that can accurately detect and adapt to human emotions in real-time. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities: Collaborate with automakers to design and develop cutting-edge technologies for connected and autonomous vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-invehicle-solutions.md) - [AI Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestyle-solution-for-mobility.md) - [Software-Defined Interior Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softwaredefined-interior.md) - [Metaverse-Connected Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-vision-omnipod.md) - [Software-Defined Vehicle Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softwaredefined-vehicle-solution.md) - [Immersive Brand Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affectionate-intelligence.md) - [Collaborative Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-solutions.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Public Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karsan-automotive.md) - [Intelligent AI Cabin Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-ai-cabin.md)