Audi wants its cars in the future will be able to understand
the fitness condition of the driver. This idea may sound strange and ambitious,
but that what's introduced by Audi to the visitors of CES 2016 through a system
called Audi Fit Driver.
Indeed this system is still a concept, but the ideas offered
are very interesting. Simply put, this system will integrate data that's
collected by the wearable device such as smartwatch and fitness tracker with
the data that's recorded by the car's sensors in order to create an overall
picture of the driver's physical fitness.
So when the smartwatch records the data of heart rate and
skin temperature, the car's sensors will complete it with data of driving
style, breathing pattern, and other external factors such as weather and
traffic conditions. Finally the Audi Fit Driver will use all the data to
estimate the driver's fitness condition.
When the driver is considered too stressed or tired, the
system will attempt to make the driver feel more relaxed or even take over the
wheel to make sure the safety of the driver. To make the system runs well, the
car requires true automatic steering technology, and that's why Audi still
needs more time in developing the Audi Fit Driver.
Another simpler scenario is when the driver is suffered from
the neck pain, in this case the system will enable a number of features,
adapting to the needs of user. For example: activating the massager machine
that's embedded in the seat, adjusting the temperature and light in the cabin
which at the end will make the driver feels more comfortable.
There is no information when Audi will implement this system
into its cars, but at least we can get an idea that the automotive industry not
only develops the electric cars and automatic steering system, but also some little
things that are useful for the drivers.