The sensors, cameras, and radar systems that already make today's cars smarter have plans—big plans—for expansion. Recently, at its spanking-new facility in Mountain View, California, automotive parts supplier Delphi showed off its next generation of smart technology, and all its tricks focus squarely on what's happening inside the cabin.
There's still plenty of room for tech that looks outward at traffic and the road ahead, but Delphi is focusing inward—at the driver and passengers—to improve safety, comfort, and even your in-car infotainment needs. Of course, today's cars are already stuffed with nanny controls to manage things like braking and stability, but what Delphi demonstrated goes way beyond your tires' contact patches with the road.
It's as if Mary Poppins were sitting shotgun, watching your every move.
Your future car is watching you
Delphi's MyFi Connecting with Safety system uses a combination of interior and exterior sensors and cameras to focus on you, and whether you're paying attention to traffic. MyFi is the name of Delphi connected infotainment system, which includes voice recognition, touchscreens, and reconfigurable displays. The "Connecting with Safety" element monitors the driver's awareness and locks down certain parts of the MyFi system based on driver focus and traffic conditions.
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