Kia Showcases Futuristic AI Car Interiors At CES 2019
- Kia's mood-sensing interface is called R.E.A.D (Real-time Emotion Adaptive Driving System).
- It assesses driver's emotional state by detecting and analysing bio signals.
- Kia has specially designed experiential R.E.A.D modules installed at CES 2019.
Beyond Autonomous. That is the key theme of South Korean carmaker Kia's technology showcase at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show 2019 in Las Vegas. And boy did it have some really intriguing concepts to show.
Motor Group, "Kia considers the interactive cabin a focal point for future mobility, and the R.E.A.D. system represents a convergence of cutting-edge vehicle control technology and AI-based emotional intelligence."
While Kia says it is meant to create a "joyful cabin experience", we cannot help but be a little terrified at the prospects of constant observation by machines (blame sci-fi and hollywood).
Apart from the AI-enabled face-reading tech, Kia is also presenting a potential solution for smart-city mobility at CES 2019 with its 'SEED Car' concept. The 'SEED Car' is a four-wheel electric cycle with a range of 100km. It's based on a pedal-electric hybrid system, requiring pedal input from the driver, but with a high degree of electric power assistance to make it effortless. Kia says, the concept has been designed to make urban driving easier and safer, while exploring how it could make the final mile of any journey possible with a personal mobility device.
So what do you think about cars that can sense your emotions? Is it too intrusive or would you allow AI to decide what you should see or hear inside a car? Do let us know in the comment section below.
By Shourya Harwani January 11, 2019 at 12:34AM
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