There will come a time when we will no longer know when we are talking about a mobile, and when about a car. The presence of tech brands like Google in electric cars is just the start.
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Another name we often hear when talking about smartphones is Qualcomm; Unsurprisingly, it is the benchmark for Android mobile processors, and recently launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the most powerful processor in the industry.
Qualcomm in cars, this will be the future
But Qualcomm is also present in other markets, such as the automotive market, and insisted that its technology could be vital for the development of future electric cars that meet the demands of the modern driver. And he did it with his own car.
The car created by Qualcomm
Indeed, the Qualcomm car is official, even if it has no name; that’s because it’s not a commercial product that will be sold to the public, but a ‘concept car’, created solely to demonstrate the possibilities of the company’s latest advances.
Specifically, this car is based on the new platform Snapdragon Ride Flex, specializing in advanced driver assistance systems, and even autonomous driving. Flex is used in conjunction with the Snapdragon Cockpit, which is the part that handles the infotainment system and the built-in 5G connectivity.
Flex’s goal is to replace systems distributed throughout the vehicle, creating a more centralized architecture from which all aspects of driving are controlled. According to Qualcomm, this will allow manufacturers to offer a highly personalized experience
Qualcomm car screen is 55 inch
To prove it, this car has facial recognition, capable of detecting each occupant and adjusting their preferences separately, such as seat position or air conditioning, as well as personalized content on the screens. Each seat even has “audio zones” with noise and echo cancellation, so everyone can hear what they want.
Although this prototype has a gigantic three-part screen that takes up the full width of the dashboard, Qualcomm actually claims that they are not necessary, since voice control is used with Soundhound. A webcam is also included, to make video calls directly from the car, for when traffic jams prevent us from arriving on time. The screen can also be used for gaming and streaming.
Qualcomm car showcases tech that will reach commercial models
Although Qualcomm’s car won’t hit the market, we can expect to see these technologies applied to future models. We know this because the first generation of the Snapdragon Ride is already used in some models from manufacturers such as Cadillac.
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