A peripheral-vision communication system powered by next-generation LEDs can help passengers feel more comfortable, and even less car sick, by providing an understanding of what their vehicle is doing on the road at any given moment.
Belt Monitor includes rear-seat sensors inside the belt receiver that send a signal to the instrument cluster telling the driver whether a belt has been unfastened and which seat the passenger is in.
Ford’s global seating and design team have maintained the comfort standard in the new Explorer’s front-row seat while eliminating some of the bulk by reducing the thickness of the seatback and shoulder area.
Bosch also has begun development of a lidar system for automated driving. It wants to determine if it can build an automotive-grade unit and discover which form of the technology works best.
The FreeForm technology allows more than 102 mm of concavity, which is nearly impossible with traditional cut-and-sew manufacturing techniques, Magna says.
The high-definition single-section display, which also is earmarked for other future BMW models, houses a fully digital instrument panel and touch-sensitive infotainment monitor, according to the German automaker.
Dennis Sartorello, Ford's chief designer-Global Strategic Design, says he and his team have been tearing up the playbook on interior design to foster a studio environment promoting free thinking and better communication with the outside world. The...
