You can also add a few small screens for good measure.
While OEMs such as Audi or BMW are trying to design the perfect interior for their vehicles, Harman Technology Company, a Samsung subsidiary, has its own vision. It showed off its “Digital Cockpit” concept today at CES. It looks like something from the future. Instead of a traditional central screen for infotainment, Harman chose a large, retractable display that extends from center of vehicle all the way to passenger door. Although this isn’t the first time that we’ve seen it, it’s one of the best. Both the driver and passenger have access to a wide range of options via QLED screens. These options can be customized to their needs by using the cloud.
The screen can be used by two people at once. For example, the driver might use it for navigation information or music. While the passenger may use it for browsing their personal video streaming service or playing games, it is also available to the driver. The QLED screen, which is the main feature, is accented by several smaller OLED screens scattered throughout the cabin.
Three dials at the center control functions such as air temperature and time. They also allow for access to voice assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa or Microsoft Cortana. Each dial has an embedded OLED screen which displays the desired function. Just below the dials is a smaller, barely visible OLED screen that displays the desired function. It allows the user to access A/C controls, driver settings and other vehicle options.
Overall, the cabin’s design is modern and in line with modern customer expectations. It will also work well with the electronic moonroof. It is shown in the cockpit of a $338,000 Maserati GranCabrio – Harman claims that the design can be adapted to any type of vehicle. The company released a statement saying that the Digital Cockpit platform “brings an entirely new generation in communication and ergonomics inside cars.” “This allows drivers to concentrate on the road ahead, while safely and intuitively interacting with their car’s in-car technology.”