Today’s cars have more technology than ever before. From built-in navigation systems and voice recognition software to backup cameras and Wi-Fi hotspots, there is almost nothing your car can’t do in 2019. Even so, the future of car tech will continue to introduce new innovations that make driving even safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable. With new self-driving features coming soon and virtual assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa becoming standard features in new cars, the future of car technology promises to get even better. Let’s take a look at what the future might hold for your car.
Self-driving Cars
One of the biggest changes coming to our cars is the advent of true self-driving vehicles. While today’s cars have more built-in tech than ever before, they are not fully autonomous. True self-driving cars, however, will allow you to do anything while driving, including reading, eating, or sleeping. While the technology that powers fully autonomous cars is already available, there are still regulatory and legal hurdles to be overcome before this technology becomes mainstream. The good news is that you might already be able to buy or lease a car with self-driving features. The first fully autonomous car models are expected to arrive in showrooms by 2021.
Voice Recognition
Voice recognition is already fairly common in new cars, but it’s set to get even better in the future. In addition to being able to control your car’s built-in apps and settings, voice recognition will soon be able to understand and respond to context. Future car models will be able to understand unclear speech, follow multi-step commands, and respond appropriately when something goes wrong. For example, if you ask your car to turn on the air conditioning, it will recognize when the temperature inside the car is too hot and automatically correct itself. Car manufacturers are also working to make voice recognition more useful and natural in your car. One possibility is a feature that lets you speak to your car like you would to a person. You can already see this feature taking shape in the way that Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant let you talk to your smart home.
Car-to-Car Communication
One of the most exciting developments in the future of car technology is car-to-car communication. This feature will allow cars to send information to each other and to the roadway to make driving even safer. Car-to-car communication will notify drivers if their path will take them too close to another car or if they need to reduce their speed due to icy conditions on the road. It will also let you know if there is a car in front of you that has applied their brakes. This feature also has the potential to improve traffic flow and make self-driving cars even safer. Car-to-car communication is still in the early stages, but some automakers are expected to release models with this technology as early as this year.
Virtual and Augmented Reality for Coaching and Teaching
Another exciting development in the future of car technology is the introduction of virtual and augmented reality for coaching and teaching. Currently, the only use for virtual and augmented reality in the car industry is for entertainment. But as the technology advances, virtual and augmented reality will give drivers more options for learning new skills and improving their driving abilities. Currently, you can use virtual and augmented reality for driving to improve your reaction times and driving skills. You can also use VR to improve your car’s performance by diagnosing potential issues. This technology is currently available, but experts expect it to improve in the future, making VR and AR even more useful.
More Convenient Features
The future of car technology also brings more features that make driving more convenient and comfortable. For example, new sensors are expected to let you know when you need to change your tires or have your oil changed. These sensors will also be able to tell you if your car is experiencing any mechanical issues. This same technology will also be able to tell you when you need to have your car washed. Another change that will make driving more convenient is the advent of smart seats. These seats will be able to read your body language to determine if you’re comfortable. If not, they will be able to adjust themselves to fit your specific needs. These seats will also be able to let you know when you’re sitting in an unhealthy position.
Conclusion
The future of car technology is looking very bright. True self-driving cars are expected to arrive in showrooms very soon, and car-to-car communication is expected to be rolled out in new models in the very near future. There are also plenty of other exciting developments in the works, including improved virtual and augmented reality features, more sensors that keep you informed and comfortable, and smarter seats. All of these advancements are expected to be available in new cars by the end of the decade.