# Voice-Controlled Camper Vans The 'Concept Marco Polo' Can Respond to Vocal Commands By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-08-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-controlled-camper-vans References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/mercedes-camper-van-concepts-2018/56034/) & [media.daimler](https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko.xhtml?oid=40934385&ls=L2VuL2luc3RhbmNlL2tvLnhodG1sP29pZD00MDg3MTQ4OCZyZWxJZD02MDgyMiZmcm9tT2lkPTQwODcxNDg4JmJvcmRlcnM9dHJ1ZSZyZXN1bHRJbmZvVHlwZUlkPTQwNjI3&rs=1) German automaker [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-camper-van) has long been at the forefront of vehicular technology development and the company is continuing to apply its high-tech know-how to camper vans with the introduction of the Concept Marco Polo. These camper vans envision a world where owners can make use of voice controls to perform an array of actions. By simply uttering the magic words "Hey Mercedes," users can pop the roof open, play music or control the lighting. Elsewhere, the Concept Marco Polo comes with eco-friendly features such as a 400-watt solar array. It even offers highly intelligent design features such as the inclusion of a high-tech glass-darkening module that makes it possible for you to create a dark environment for bedtime without needing to put up or draw any curtains. Combining smart technology and design, the Concept Marco Polo well and truly envisions the wonders of [next-generation camper vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Voice-controlled Camper Vans:** Opportunities for integrating smart voice control technology to allow hands-free operation of various features in campers. - **Eco-friendly Camper Vans:** Opportunities for developing environmentally conscious camping vehicles with features such as solar panels and energy-efficient systems. - **Intelligent Design for Camper Vans:** Opportunities for incorporating high-tech design features that improve the camping experience in camper vans, such as the included glass-darkening module in the Concept Marco Polo. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunities for automotive companies to incorporate smart technology and eco-friendly features in their camper van models to improve the camping experience. - **Tourism and Hospitality Industry:** Opportunities for businesses in tourism and hospitality to offer customers smart camper van options with modern features and eco-friendly designs. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunities for technology companies to partner with automotive companies to create and develop smart camper van technology and features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sleek Camper Van Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-marco-polo-horizon.md) - [App-Connected Campervans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-campervan.md) - [Concept-Inspired Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-camper-van.md) - [Transforming Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2.md) - [Diminutive Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-camper-van.md) - [Capacious Pop-Top Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptop-campervan.md) - [Dynamic Couture Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-california-camper.md) - [Panoramic Roof Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacecamper-multivan-classic.md) - [Luxury Electric Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v.md)