Sony is rubbing shoulders with car manufacturers. At the CES technology trade fair in Las Vegas, the electronics company presented its own electric car.
Sony's Vision-S Concept Car
Sony
The Japanese electronics company Sony has developed an electric car. The prototype, named the "Vision-S", was presented by the company at CES in Las Vegas. Sony announced that it wants to "contribute to the achievement of safe, reliable, and comfortable mobility experiences".
According to media information, the electric vehicle was developed jointly with the Austrian contract manufacturer and supplier Magna Steyr. Bosch, Continental and ZF were apparently also involved.
The prototype features Sony’s software, image and sensor technology. A total of 33 sensors – including CMOS image sensors and ToF sensors – are embedded in the car to recognise people and objects inside and outside the vehicle. They are intended to provide a "safety cocoon" to protect people both inside and outside. The "360 Reality Audio" system is used to create an excellent sound experience within the vehicle. For this purpose, loudspeakers are built into each seat and surround the passengers with sound. Opposite the front seats is a panoramic screen, where passengers can access content via an intuitive user interface.