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Sony surprised everyone at CES by unveiling an electric car. Dubbed the Vision-S, the sedan features all the bells and whistles Sony’s got to toss into the thing. it’s festooned in multiple displays, cameras, and sensors.
To be exact, it features a whopping 33 sensors both in- and outside the vehicle, several widescreen displays, 360° sound, and always-on connectivity, not to mention a few bits from the likes of BlackBerry and Bosch.
Of note is their EV platform powering the vehicle. It seems to have been designed by Magna. Sony says it will be capable of other types of vehicles, like SUVs, and possibly trucks (?).
This prototype embodies our contribution to the future of mobility.
Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida
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As to whether the Vision-S will go into production, or is merely a concept car, there’s no real word. Regardless, here’s a bit from their press release:
Sony’s efforts in the area of mobility – such as pursuing safety, reliability, comfort and entertainment – are being positioned as a new initiative, named “VISION-S.” The first prototype vehicle to result from “VISION-S” will be showcased at the Sony booth. This prototype incorporates Sony’s imaging and sensing technologies, as well as on-board software regulated using Sony’s AI, telecommunication and cloud technologies, in order to continuously update and evolve its features.
A total of 33 sensors including CMOS image sensors and ToF sensors are embedded within the vehicle, in order to detect and recognise people and objects inside and outside the car, and provide highly advanced driving support. Sony’s “360 Reality Audio” provides a deep and immersive audio experience through speakers built into each seat to encapsulate passengers in sound. The front seats face a panoramic screen on which rich and diverse content can be enjoyed through an intuitive user interface. Sony will continue to combine its advanced technologies to deliver greater safety and reliability, while also striving to inspire new emotion through revolutionary in-car entertainment experiences.
Source: The Verge
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