The real-time emotional adaptive driving system (READ) had a “demonstration” at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2019) taking place in Las Vegas (USA).
According to Albert Biermann – Head of Kia’s research and development department, the system creates a continuous communication process between the driver and the vehicle through emotions instead of language. Thanks to the ability to read and understand changes in the driver’s face or heart rate, the system will analyze the data, then adjust the level of sound, light, vibration, scent… to create Create a space that suits the driver’s emotions.
The company said: READ is designed to give customers “the joy of driving”, an important criterion that more and more manufacturers are aiming for.
To optimize the driver’s experience, the Korean automaker also introduced gesture control technology called V-Touch, allowing users to control many features on the vehicle without having to use it. regular buttons.
The system will accurately monitor the direction of view and the position of the driver’s fingertips through a 3D camera, thereby adjusting the sound or air conditioning system in the cabin without requiring the driver to take his eyes off the road. .
Technology promises to contribute to reducing the number of traffic accidents in the future. Statistics from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that: About 25% of fatal car accidents occur because drivers are distracted when they focus on the dashboard to change some gear. features on the vehicle.
