The company that gave the world a walkman or playstation will not join the car manufacturers. Nevertheless, it wants to play its part in the industry. Vision-S is intended for testing and presentation of systems for autonomous control or entertainment on board.
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“Currently, we have no plans to mass-produce or sell the vehicle. We are exploring how Sony can make a meaningful contribution to the era of autonomous management, “said an unnamed spokesman.
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It is about incorporating sensors, radars and lidar to improve the behavior of an autonomous car in operation. But it’s also fun on board. The concept attracted attention, for example, with an advanced audio system, a curved screen or playing video games using a 5G internet connection.
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“Through our strengths, we strive to contribute to safety and reliability in autonomous driving while providing a powerful entertainment experience in future mobility,” he added.
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The conclusion of this story is also explained by the fact that Sony never presented performance, range or other parameters of the concept – it simply never mattered. Companies such as Bosch, Continental and NVIDIA cooperate on the car, the platform itself comes from the Austrian car and component manufacturer Magna Steyr.
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The vision of a large technological player entering the automotive industry attracted the public during the first presentation of the Vision-S concept in January last year. Recently, Sony showed the car on Austrian brands during testing on public roads.
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