Every year the automotive industry becomes more and more technological, offering drivers innovative systems and devices that make driving more comfortable, safer and more efficient.
The coming years are expected to see even more exciting new car gadgets that can transform your driving experience. In this article, we'll take a look at the most interesting new products available and their benefits for drivers.
Intelligent Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
One of the most impressive categories of automotive gadgets is the intelligent driver assistance systems (ADAS — Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). These technologies use cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms to assist the driver in various road situations.
Examples of intelligent driver assistance systems:
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go : automatically maintains a set distance to the vehicle in front and can completely stop and resume movement in traffic jams.
Lane keeping system with active return function: not only warns the driver of unintentional lane departure, but can also return the vehicle to the lane independently using the steering.
Automatic emergency braking system with pedestrian and cyclist detection: Detects potential collisions and automatically applies the brakes to prevent or reduce the consequences of an accident.
Blind Spot Monitoring System with Intervention : Warns the driver of vehicles in the blind spot and can automatically correct the trajectory to avoid a collision.
These intelligent driver assistance systems significantly improve driving safety and comfort, especially in difficult road conditions or during long journeys.
Keyless access and digital keys
Traditional car keys are gradually becoming a thing of the past, giving way to more modern and convenient keyless access solutions. Widespread adoption of digital key technologies with biometric authentication is expected in 2024.
Advantages of keyless entry and digital keys:
Smartphone as a key: with the help of a special mobile application, your smartphone can act as a key, allowing you to unlock the doors, start the engine and even share access with other users.
Biometric authentication: use fingerprints, facial recognition or voice recognition for safe and convenient access to the car without having to remove the key.
Remote control of car functions: the ability to remotely check the status of the car, control the charging of the electric car or even call the car to you with the automatic parking function.
These technologies not only increase the convenience of using the car, but also provide an additional level of security and protection against theft.
Smart displays and voice assistants
Car infotainment systems are becoming increasingly intelligent and intuitive thanks to the introduction of large touchscreen displays and voice assistants that are actively assisted by artificial intelligence.
Examples of smart displays and voice assistants:
Large touchscreen displays with high resolution: provide a clear and informative display of navigation maps, multimedia content and vehicle settings.
Voice assistants with natural language recognition: allow you to control car functions, search for information or even have a dialogue using simple voice commands.
Integration with smartphones and cloud services: the ability to synchronize your favorite apps, contacts and media files with the car's infotainment system for seamless access.
Customizable virtual dashboards: Digital dashboards that can be customized to suit your preferences and driving style, displaying the most important information.
These smart displays and voice assistants make interacting with the car more intuitive, convenient and safe, allowing the driver to focus on the road.