Honda and SoftBank are planning to develop products that can communicate with drivers.
Honda began research in the field of artificial intelligence. The project also involved the Japanese telecommunications Corporation SoftBank. For these works, Honda plans to open in Tokyo area Honda R&D Innovation Lab. A joint research project with SoftBank will be a significant milestone for both companies and will allow you to progress in the field of artificial intelligence technologies, the press service of Honda.
Honda and SoftBank are planning to develop products that can communicate with drivers. In addition, such technology can artificially generate emotions based on the information received from cameras and sensors. Thus, with the voice of the car can, for example, to show fear under hard acceleration, or to demonstrate calm during a smooth ride.
“This innovation allows at a qualitatively new level to associate the person and the vehicle, making the element of “live” communication. Giving emotional component of the car, people will be given the opportunity to expand the usual understanding of the driving process and to get new emotions at the wheel”, – is spoken in the message.
