2021/10/28
Grand Opening of 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan
MobileDrive Showcases Smart Cockpit and ADAS Solutions
▲ MobileDrive is now a member of the MIH Open EV Alliance. In the MIH booth of the first 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan, it exhibited smart cockpit, ADAS and other innovative in-vehicle applications
The first 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan Exhibition hosted by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council was held from October 20th to 22nd. MobileDrive, which specializes in the research and development of in-vehicle systems and AI technology, exhibited the latest Smart Cockpit and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) solutions in the MIH exhibition area, attracting many industry visitors to further inquiry.
▲ During the exhibition, MobileDrive attracted many industry visitors.
A brand-new nine-screen smart cockpit seamless experience co-constructed by nine in-vehicle infotainment systems
To meet the intelligent transformation revolution of the global automobile industry, MobileDrive deployed ahead of time and built a complete AI smart cockpit system, including cluster screen, central screen, passenger screen, control screen, left and right HVAC screens, rear seat passenger screens, and mobile phone application. This creates a brand-new 9-screen connected smart cockpit, creating a comprehensive and smooth multi-screen interactive experience and seamless services, in full commitment to meet the personalized needs of drivers and passengers.
▲ At the event site, the demo video of the real car in motion was used to introduce the functions of the MobileDrive Multi-screen Smart Cockpit.
In addition to the 9-screen interactive experience and seamless services, MobileDrive's smart cockpit in-vehicle infotainment system also provides 9 major functions:
| Nine major functions | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Biometrics | As a secure face recognition system that accurately recognizes the driver’s face and automatically synchronizes the personal data and driving preferences, the Driving Monitoring System can promptly monitor the driving attention level and mental state and combine with voice assistants to provide smart reminders to avoid driving behaviors caused by fatigue, calling, or distraction, which can effectively improve driving safety and reduce accident rates. |
| Convenient Operation | The home screen dynamically displays the real-time status of vehicle doors, seat belts and tire pressure. Based on the driver’s scheduled calendar, location traffics, and real-time scenarios, the smart reminder feature sends out a diversity of customized notifications. In addition, system-level cards are convenient for the driver to switch to commonly used applications and shortcuts on any screen. The content of the card can be set according to personal preferences. When using CarPlay, the split screen allows the driver to quickly switch between or manipulate the original in-vehicle system functions. |
| Navigation | As the real-time traffic information is provided, it is effective to estimate the arrival time based on traffic conditions, navigated by the help of voice assistants. The voice assistant, mobile phone application, and the passenger screen can help set the navigation destination. |
| Voice Assistant | By saying the wake-up word "Hello, MD", the voice assistant can be instantly invoked, providing navigation, music, vehicle control and a variety of wake-word free commands. Equipped with an echo cancellation technology, the voice assistant can be woken up at any time even during music playing. In addition to the Mandarin voice assistant, Amazon Alexa is also integrated to further bring forth a rich set of services, including the control of Alexa-compatible devices. |
| Sharing Experience | For the multi-screen experience integrated with a screen sharing function, drivers and passengers can share music, videos, and news to each other’s nearby screens. Group sharing can easily allow instant sharing of current locations, camera images and vehicle statuses with friends traveling together. Drivers can create a group through the car system or mobile phone application, and then join the common group to view the information and conversation shared by friends. |
| Connected Service | Integrated with Spotify online music, the system can provide smart recommendations based on the driver's listening preferences. In addition, it provides the real-time local weather and news information so that the driver can always grasp the weather overview of the destination and gain access to latest news trends. |
| Ecosystem Integration | Through a self-operated application store, different applications can be configured to different car models. E-shopping mall provides a variety of selected accessories and allows online vehicle service purchases. |
| Panoramic Image | The in-car cameras can help the driver to check the status of the passengers in the rear seat more safely, at the same time supporting face tracking and zooming. Furthermore, the real-time images returned by in-car cameras can be viewed at any time through the mobile phone application. |
| Mobile Applications | Not only designed for car owners, but also for everyone who loves the brand, the community entrance has three major functions: the recommendation page provides the official news or latest announcements; the dynamic page allows fans to share experience and videos with each other; the event page announces upcoming brand events, enabling users to sign up directly online. The mobile phone application is also featured with the function to remotely control the vehicle. The owner can adjust the air conditioning temperature or unlock the car through the mobile phone. |
The MobileDrive smart cockpit integrates automotive electronics, dashboards, and smart automotive systems, focusing on user needs to create a seamless and personalized in-vehicle infotainment experience. Through the fusion of connected cars, service ecosystem, and continuous iterative update, MobileDrive aims to provide the best smart travel solution for end customers.
Aiming to create an AI smart cockpit that understands you best, MobileDrive strives for the most personal and personalized cockpit experiences.
Imagine that you just returned to your car. You could use simple gestures to adjust the lights, sound, air conditioning, and windows in the car.
Then, your car seems to understand your mind and what you want to do now, as it lights up the most suitable atmosphere light for you in time.
Moreover, your car adjusts the tilt angle of your favorite seat carefully, and finally, locks the door along the way.
All the above will not be just an imagination but can be fully realized by the Smart Cockpit platform of MobileDrive!
In addition to ensuring safety and reliability, MobileDrive pays attention to bring personalization into the car, the key being the introduction of advanced AI technology. The various sensors inside and outside the car can provide information of who is driving and who are the passengers in this car, as enabled by DMS and OMS. The MobileDrive system has implemented deep learning technology for all core applications that require high accuracy and high stability.
▲ MobileDrive's automotive DEMO host has combined with the DMS/OMS system, and can realize AI image recognition, analyze in-car behaviors, and provide a personalized cockpit experience.
In the future, MobileDrive will also focus on the following developments. Utilizing AI image recognition technology to analyze scenes, objects, or behaviors inside and outside the car to provide smart reminder services. Gestures, physiological status monitoring, emotion recognition, and eye tracking will also be integrated as part of a multimodal interactive experience. Based on historical and real-time data inside and outside the car, suitable infotainment content or services will be recommended to drivers and passengers.
MobileDrive ADAS System: 5R1V1C Configuration Layout Enablement of L2+ autonomous driving at specific routes
The in-house developed L2+ ADAS from MobileDrive aims to assist drivers to a much more convenient driving experience, which provides customers with safety-first, people-centered, and control-assisted hardware and software system solutions. The system integrates a forward-facing ADAS smart camera, forward-facing 77G long range radar, four 77G short range corner radars, and in-house developed ADAS domain controller hardware to be a 5R1V1C driver assistance system.
MobileDrive introduced a demo clip at the venue (refer to the video below). It tells the L2+ ADAS system to drive on its own for 113 kilometers in specific highway/freeway routes. The system core technologies from MobileDrive comprises ADAS sensor fusion, decision making, vehicle dynamic control algorithms as well as simulation, calibration and verification capabilities up to vehicle level. The system assists the driver via functions including Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Following Control (LFC), Turn Signal Initiative Lane Change Control (LCC), and Intelligent Speed Assistant Plus (ISAP). Furthermore, in specific routes L2+ driving capability can be realized after Driver Monitoring System and High-Definition Maps are cross checked. The system is also equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking system (AEB), Lane Keeping Assistance system (LKA), and Lane Change Assist system (LCA) for better driving safety to protect both driver and other road users. From the video can tell that the system performs well and steadily on vehicle longitudinal and lateral control under different driving scenarios.
▲ MobileDrive video shows L2+ driving assistance
Besides, another key factor for realizing L2+ ADAS system can be also seen in the video, the User Interface. MobileDrive develops an IVI User Interface specifically for the system with the design concept focusing on the interpretation of real-time surrounding information as perceived by installed sensors. The UI can deliver ADAS control decisions to the driver and increase the driving confidence due to clear interaction between the system and the driver. Furthermore, the handover mechanism before system deactivation is especially emphasized for the UI design. L2+ system shall avoid abrupt deactivation unless critical failure happens, and MobileDrive has defined driver takeover behavior as the system safe state. For this purpose, the DMS system from MobileDrive is utilized to ensure driver concentrating on the traffic while using assistance functions.
Tailored for Asian Traffic Environment and Driving Culture , Software Compliant with ISO26262 ASIL D Development Process
In the past, ADAS usually performed unsteadily or easily deactivated when lane information was incomplete, resulting in an uncomfortable riding experience. In order to provide a more comfortable riding experience, MobileDrive continuously improves the ADAS capabilities by leveling up L2+ system to L2.9, which takes more localized factors into consideration. For instance, drivers in Asia would intentionally veer to the other side of the lane to create more lateral space to the truck in the adjacent lane for incident avoidance. ADAS from MobileDrive takes the same perspective and is able to smoothly control the vehicle for a slight lateral deviation under high speed condition, and returns to center of the lane when safe. In addition, the system provides responsive control feedback in matters of environmental condition. When there is a curved road ahead and the vehicle is in high speed, the system would adequately reduce vehicle speed and reaccelerate to preset value after passing the curve. Moreover, whenever coming across a slow-moving preceding vehicle, the system would automatically change lane for overtaking and return back to its original lane under safe condition. The whole system is fully compliant with ISO 26262 functional safety ASIL D development process.
MobileDrive strives to enhance both smart cockpit and ADAS capabilities with AI technology, and combine service ecosystems inside and outside the vehicle to enable the third living space for the next generation.