In connected car news today are Hyundai Mobis, Wolf Speed and Sound Hound.
Hyundai Mobis Launches Advanced In-Cabin Monitoring System for Passenger Safety
Hyundai Mobis has introduced its In-Cabin Monitoring System (ICM), a cutting-edge technology that detects passenger posture, actions, and bio-signals to enhance vehicle safety. Designed for both front and rear-seat passengers, the system helps prevent accidents by addressing drowsy driving, mobile phone use, improper seatbelt use, and ensuring child safety in rear seats.
ICM integrates cameras and advanced software logic to monitor and analyze real-time passenger data, providing audio-visual alerts to mitigate risks. The system exceeds NCAP standards and is ASPICE-certified, reflecting its high safety and software development standards.
Hyundai Mobis is enhancing ICM’s bio-signal analysis for healthcare applications and developing a 2.0 version targeting commercial fleet services. This follows a legacy of innovations, including driver monitoring systems (2019), rear-seat radar monitoring (2020), and bio-signal detection for drivers (2022).
With global expansion plans, Hyundai Mobis aims to address the growing demand for in-vehicle safety and convenience features driven by advancements in autonomous driving technology.
Wolfspeed Unveils Gen 4 Silicon Carbide Platform to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs
Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), a leader in silicon carbide technology, has launched its Gen 4 platform, designed to enhance system efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness for high-power applications. This innovation simplifies design challenges and reduces development time, catering to sectors like EV powertrains, renewable energy systems, AI data centers, and battery storage.
The Gen 4 platform offers significant performance improvements, including up to 21% lower on-resistance and 15% reduced switching losses at high temperatures, alongside enhanced durability and streamlined system costs. Available in 750V, 1200V, and 2300V configurations, Wolfspeed’s technology supports applications demanding reliable performance in harsh environments.
With its U.S.-based silicon carbide material and device fabrication facilities, Wolfspeed underscores its commitment to innovation and national security. The Gen 4 products, featuring highly efficient 200mm wafers, will be rolled out through 2026, advancing the global adoption of silicon carbide for sustainable energy solutions
Sound Hound Revolutionizing Food Ordering: The Power of Voice AI
Mobile app food ordering, once seen as a convenience, often frustrates customers with complex navigation, slow order customization, and high error rates. This impacts satisfaction and completion rates. SoundHound’s Smart Ordering voice AI solution transforms the experience by processing orders three times faster than traditional apps, thanks to its advanced Speech-to-Meaning® and Deep Meaning Understanding® technology.
Smart Ordering can handle 100% of a restaurant’s orders and automatically process them using pre-built integrations with major POS systems like Square, Toast, Oracle, and Olo.
Smart Ordering not only ensures order accuracy by handling complex modifications seamlessly but also boosts customer satisfaction by delivering a conversational, human-like experience. With integrations into major POS systems like Square and Toast, restaurants can enhance service efficiency, minimize abandoned orders, and drive customer loyalty.
In a competitive market, embracing voice AI helps restaurants meet evolving customer expectations, increase revenue, and ensure long-term success.
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