Volvo and Ericsson to develop intelligent media streaming for self-driving cars
The future could witness a highway full of autonomous cars with their occupants sitting back watching their favourite TV shows in high definition
The concept of self-driven cars looks more and more realistic with every passing month. After all the recent developments in the autonomous car quarters in California, some companies are now thinking one step further to complement modern-day media needs in these future vehicles. At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, Volvo revealed that it is developing intelligent, high bandwidth, streaming capabilities with its technology partner, Ericsson, that will ensure drivers and passengers get the most out of their time travelling in an autonomous Volvo, said a press release.
“We recently unveiled our design vision for fully autonomous cars with Concept 26. Now we are actively working on future solutions to deliver the best user experience in fully autonomous mode,” said Anders Tylman General Manager Volvo Monitoring & Concept Center at Volvo Car Group in the release.
He added, “Imagine a highway full of autonomous cars with their occupants sitting back watching their favourite TV shows in high definition. This new way of commuting will demand new technology, and a much broader bandwidth to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
Researchers at Ericsson believe that around 70 per cent of all mobile data traffic in the coming years will be from video. Thus, they have recognised the need for tailor-made content to be provided to customers when they are travelling in an autonomous car.
“If you want to watch the latest episode of your favourite series, the car will know how long the journey needs to take and can optimize the route and driving control accordingly. With autonomous drive it is no longer just a question of just getting from A to B quickly – it’s about the experience you wish to have in the car – how you wish to spend the time you are saving,” said Tylman.
“With our future autonomous drive technology we will provide people with the freedom to choose the way they would like to commute and the content they would like to experience,” he concluded.
Courtesy : Zigwheels