Take a virtual drive at CES 2019 with BMW Vision iNEXT

By CARSIFU | 24 December 2018


MUNICH: The BMW Group will showcase the future of driving pleasure and the potential of digital connectivity in a variety of different ways at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from Jan 8-11, 2019.

Visitors will have their first chance to take a virtual drive in the BMW Vision iNEXT, accompanied by the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

The BMW Group is underlining its innovative capabilities in the fields of design, automated driving, connectivity, electrification, and services (D+ACES).

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The vision vehicle will be displayed alongside a sophisticated mixed-reality installation that, for the first time, provides a virtual and immersive impression of what it is like to drive autonomously, emission-free, and fully connected in the BMW Vision iNEXT.

To begin the simulation, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant suggests an agenda for the day and plans the activities for the trip perfectly. With virtual reality goggles and a specially-designed spatial concept, visitors are able to immerse themselves in this virtual world: Initially, they drive the BMW Vision iNEXT themselves, but the vehicle soon takes over the driving function.

In autonomous “Ease” mode, the driver interacts with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which makes suggestions and controls various digital services for the driver – from videoconferencing, to shopping, to smart home functions.

Finally, the interior of the BMW Vision iNEXT is designed as a mobile environment that enhances quality of life.

 

 

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