Sony reveals exciting details about Vision-S prototype sedan
<p style="text-align: center;"><img title="1610604211126685.jpg" alt="7.jpg" src="/ueditor/php/upload/image/20210114/1610604211126685.jpg"/></p><p> Sony which stunned the public with showcasing its Vision-S prototype sedan last year at CES 2020, has now revealed more details in a video where the Vision-S prototype can be seen driving on a private track and on public roads in Austria.<br/><br/>Sony has partnered with some key players, including automotive contract manufacturer Magna Steyr, on this project.<br/><br/>According to TechCrunch, Sony has increased the number of sensors on the vehicle to 40 to allow for 360-degree awareness and experimented with ways to increase their capabilities.</p><p><br/></p><p>Izumi Kawanishi, a senior vice president at the company, said in the video that Sony also created a system to verify the safety and security of its connected vehicle.<br/><br/>The dashboard-length display screen has five playing card-sized tiles in the centre labeled camera, settings, navigation, music and video.<br/><br/>Video footage suggests several other features, including a voice assistant, gesture control, ability to update car's software wirelessly, 5G connectivity and more.<br/><br/>"The camera is used to identify and recognise the condition of the occupant. If it detects a sleeping passenger in the back seat, the car will automatically control the climate around that seat to a suitable temperature," according to Sony.<br/><br/>In the video, Frank Stein, president of Magna Steyr, said that Sony and Magna's partnership will continue.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>
14 Jan,2021
