back to articles | April 26, 2021 | Rae Steinbach
Four Smart Car Technologies That Will Soon Be a Reality
As soon as a new technology hits the floor in the automotive world, three more are in development for the next batch of cars. There’s a never ending push in this industry for the latest and greatest technologies to make the driving experience all the better.
As soon as a new technology hits the floor in the automotive world, three more are in development for the next batch of cars. There’s a never ending push in this industry for the latest and greatest technologies to make the driving experience all the better. Four incredible features that are on the horizon will be in our cars before we know it. Here are four smart car technologies to look forward to soon!
Four Smart Car Technologies We Can Expect to See Soon
Technology is finding itself in just about every aspect of our lives. We’re in the midst of a digital transformation that really accelerated during 2020. When we think of cars of the future, we often think about more automated driving, behind-the-wheel assistants, and even touchless controls for things like windshields and windows. Here are four we have our eyes on as updates that could be coming a lot sooner than you think.
Smartwatch Accessibility
The headline might have you thinking “what could my smartwatch possibly do while I’m driving?” In reality, many of the functions our smartwatches offer us are things we can do on our phone. Those that wear smartwatches simply like the accessibility of doing things from their wrist at the touch of a finger. That will soon be true for vehicles.
Everything made possible in Android and iPhone app development will soon be available for your watch. That includes locking your car, starting your engine, and even triggering your headlights.
Car-to-Car Communications
Our cars will soon have the ability to speak to one another. We’re not going to experience a Pixar-style world where cars become sentient, but they will be able to assist each other in helping their drivers to avoid things like accidents or warn of upcoming hazards.
This goes beyond what we see made possible with side mirror warning lights and blind spot detectors. Car-to-Car communications will make it possible for our vehicles to spot things we might not be able to see or anticipate. These features are already on their way so it might be time to refinance your current car to get it paid off faster so you can take advantage of the new vehicles coming to market.
Touchless Controls
Want the windows or sunroof open for your ride? Why hit a button when you can wave your hand? It’s true that Jaguar Land Rover is already testing touchless controls in their vehicles and they’ll be on the market soon. This could actually mean safer driving practices.
The increased safety comes from the hands-free nature of these controls. Without needing to look to find a button, drivers keep their eyes on the road. It’s a fun feature you can show off to your friends that might also save you from a devastating distraction.
Automated Parking Features that “Read” Garages and Lots
With this last smart car technology, you’ll never have to stress over parking again. Your car will soon be able to read a parking garage or lot like a book and find the ideal spot for your vehicle. If you ever worry about whether a spot is too tight for your door, then this will actually help keep you from choosing a space that leaves you stuck.
While some cars already have parallel parking assistants and similar features, this takes parking to a new level of convenience. Simply drive into a lot, have your car scan your options, and get in position to let your car do the rest.