The name MBUX for the new infotainment system signals that the user experience (UX) is to the fore. A unique feature of this system is its ability to learn thanks to artificial intelligence. MBUX can be individualised and adapts to suit the user. At the same time updates “over the air” are possible. It also heralds a new era at Mercedes me Connectivity.
It includes the high-resolution Widescreen Cockpit with touchscreen operation, navigation display with augmented reality technology plus intelligent voice control with natural speech recognition, which is activated with the keyword “ Hey Mercedes”.
MBUX is used in the entire new compact car generation from Mercedes-Benz and will enter series production in spring 2018 in the new A-Class. Its highlight is the comprehensive touch operation concept – the combination of a touchscreen, touchpad on the centre console and Touch-Control Buttons in the steering wheel. In addition to the user-friendly operating experience, less driver distraction is another advantage.
Mercedes-Benz also took to the CES 2018 to show off the Concept EQA, the smart vision EQ fortwo and the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE as well as the pre-series model of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL, a fuel-cell- and battery-powered electric vehicle.
Las Vegas is the final stop of the “Intelligent World Drive”, with which Mercedes-Benz has tested automated drive functions on all five continents.
On the last stages in California and Nevada, the test vehicle collected valuable information specific to the United States for the further development of the driver assistance systems.
The automated test drives in the greater Los Angeles area, and subsequently to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, concentrated on the assessment of driving behaviour in dense city traffic and on highways. The focus was especially on the recognition of school buses and country-specific lane markings, driving lanes and speed limit signs.
