Rightware’s designers in Seoul and Detroit worked in close partnership with LG Electronics on the design and implementation of the Escalade’s instrument cluster, control panel, infotainment screen, and head-up display (HUD).
“We were honored to work with LG Electronics to develop cutting-edge 3D graphics for this luxury SUV,” said Ville Ilves, CEO at Rightware. “The advanced HMI enhances the in-vehicle experience, and the new Escalade is the epitome of how an automaker and its suppliers can collaborate to achieve the ultimate digital user experience.”
The Escalade’s HMI integrates augmented reality, driver information, and infotainment all-in-one system. Unique to the HMI is a rich graphical control application for the advanced-comfort front seats, which feature 18-way adjustments with heating, ventilation, and massage functions.
Created with Kanzi, the seat application takes full advantage of real-time graphics, employing 3D morphing to visualize seat movement as the driver adjusts seat settings via the IVI touch screen or a multi-function controller on the vehicle’s center console. The UI seamlessly incorporates 2D controls with rich 3D graphics for a natural and intuitive user experience.
“Working with Kanzi allowed us to deliver an innovative user experience with fast time-to-market,” said WonYong Hwang, Vice President of Smart Product Development Engineering & Product Planning Division at LG Electronics. “A great example is the 3D seat visualization, which took less than two months from the start of development to finalization.”
Consumers can now reserve their all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade, which is expected to reach dealerships in North America in late 2020, with availability in other regions to follow.