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BenQ Materials’ smart cockpit solution considers the removal of the steering wheel in future concepts. (Photo courtesy of
CENS)

emerging solutions to a world and international direct the driver to their destination.
industry looking to inject a new wave of innovation
into the EV and self-driving vehicle fields. Another major supplier BenQ Materials offered
a glimpse into the future. As the company believes
AU Optronics showcased its smart cockpit future vehicles will phase out the need for steering
solution that integrates a streamlined pillar-to-pillar wheels, BenQ’s smart cockpit concept focuses on
four-piece integrated display modules controlled touch screen functionalities. On the other hand, with
by one cockpit domain unit, and the software side advancing technologies, BenQ’s Product Strategy
with a car entertainment system. The solution is Dept. Senior Manager Pride Wang said one of the
equipped with a camera as well, which essentially compelling features of their smart cockpit concept
offers a facial recognition feature when drivers sit includes replacing rearview mirrors with display
down in the driver’s seat, providing driver attention panels and imbed the panels within the vehicle side
alerts through the gaze tracking function, as well as doors in the area.
display panel brightness adjustment. On the other
hand, as the camera tracks eyeball movement, the As EVs mature, these suppliers are also
front passenger seat also gets to interact with the developing display applications for aesthetic
system, as AU Optronics has plans to integrate purposes. General Interface Solution (GIS), which
shopping and multimedia entertainment features, exhibited its own smart cockpit solution, had
allowing passengers to shop via the display panels introduced smart surface applications. By using
as they would on their smart devices. Its HUD IME (insert molding electronics) technology, and
features can also access the navigation system, integrating touch sensors, LEDs, haptic, and
displaying a navigation arrow on the windshield to electronic components, these features allow for