Future of Driving
There’s never been a more exciting time for the automotive industry. We’re on the cusp of a revolution, and technology is about to transform the way we drive forever. Artificial Intelligence looks set to bring us cars that can think, react, entertain us and drive themselves altogether. But what exactly are the biggest companies in the business drawing up right this second? Take a look below.
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Sticky Car Coating
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Toyota
Aerocar
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Jaguar Landrover
Facial Recognition Door Unlocking
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Ford
Inflatable Bumper
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Ford
A 'Batpod Motorcycle'
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Ford
Windshield Movie Screen
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Ford
Robotic Cameraman
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Ford
Roof Airbag
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Ford
Heat Generated Graphics
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Mercedes-Benz
Tyre Coolers
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Amazon
Lane Assignments
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Apple
iPhone Car Keys
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Apple
Collision Avoidance System
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Toyota
In Car Personal Trainer
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Yamaha
Amphibious Car
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Ford
Laterally Tiltable Car
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Ford
Foldable Minimalist Car
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Jaguar Landrover
Dance Gesture Vehicle Unlocking
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Hyundai
Mobile Phone Disabler
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Honda
Multiple Pedestrian Detection
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Hyundai
Speed Bump Dectection
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Ford
Predicting Movements Based on Body Language
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Volkswagen
Self-driving with Driver Controls Option
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Real-time Emergency Vehicle Detection
It’s hard to say how many of these mind-blowing patents will ever come to full fruition. Regardless, at the rate technology and artificial intelligence are advancing, we can be sure that the car of tomorrow looks and drives very differently to today.