One of the new challenges faced by automakers and technology manufacturers, has to do with the interaction between machines and humans, developers constantly seek to offer an experience that much better understands the needs and preferences of the user, through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (machine learning).
What happens?
Within the framework of the edition of CES corresponding to 2021, which by the way was carried out virtually, BMW introduced the new generation of his iDrive operating system, an item that turns 20 having been presented, and that, thanks to its innovative proposal at the beginning of the millennium, served as starting point to introduce many of the technologies that today are equipped with various vehicles, as standard items.
- The first generation of the iDrive was introduced in the year 2001, with the idea of supplying the excess of buttons inside the cars.
- The idea was place a color screen that would simplify the commands And it could be manipulated by means of an easily accessible rotary knob.
- Security benefited, since the driver is distracted to a lesser extent, by avoiding having to turn to see the console repeatedly.
- This multifunctional system allowed drivers control a host of setup, entertainment, navigation and telecommunications functions of the vehicle, in the simplest way.
- He BMW Serie 7 was the first car to have the first delivery of the iDrive, which also equipped voice control technology, which allowed the door to be opened to activate certain functions through spoken commands.
What awaits us for this new generation?
- Will equip a 14.9 inch screen of better resolution that may also be Gesture controlled.
- It will have a new sensor network that will allow learn habits both the driver and passengers, as well as analyze the environment.
- It is updated to be compatible with new applications and connectivity services.
- It will have V2V communication (Vehicle To Vehicle) to warn of relevant information on the journey and possible dangers on the road.
- Navigation systems will become more efficient thanks to communication Vehicle to X, that will maintain communication between the car and the outside infrastructure.
The new generation of iDrive will be available in the new BMW iX, the first 100% electric SUV from the manufacturer that will see the light sometime in 2021 and that promises to be the first in a series of models that will be powered by electricity.
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