Volkswagen presents ID Vizzion autonomous, electric concept car with onboard AI
German carmaker Volkswagen is making waves in Geneva, Switzerland, with the world premiere of its new concept car, the I.D. Vizzion. This autonomous and electric sedan will be on show at the Geneva Motor Show until March 18, 2018.
The I.D. Vizzion brings a new flagship EV to the I.D. family of concept vehicles, representing Volkswagen’s approach to innovative electronic and environmentally conscious mobility for almost two years.
It is one of the first concept cars to incorporate the idea of putting artificial intelligence to use in the automotive industry. In the future, this technology will allow the vehicle to analyze and interpret the many types of situations encountered on the road. According to Volkswagen, several stages will be required to make these technologies fully functional and effective.
Indeed, the I.D. Vizzion already uses facial recognition to prevent unauthorized users from taking the controls (gestures and voice commands). Moreover, level-five autonomous driving, for fully driverless mobility, allows each passenger to make full use of their time onboard. The I.D. Vizzion “open space” interior proposes a customizable cabin, ensuring the wellbeing of all vehicle passengers, whether for relaxing, entertainment or working.
The I.D. Vizzion is powered by two electric motors …read more
