Discover 5 Technologies that can change the way you drive your car

“The future is within reach” is what they say these days. Technological advances are everywhere around us and cars are no exception. In this article we invite you to discover 5 technologies that will change the way you drive your car.

The line between fact and fiction has become thinner. Imagine what the writer Arthur C. Clarke would say when he saw that his dream of computers computing data quickly, automatically and accurately went beyond what he had imagined. Now that and more is a reality or is about to become one.

We are all familiar with certain applications or functions that new vehicles incorporate to make our journey easier or more pleasant.

Commonly used technologies used when driving.

These have been around for a while now and at first they seemed like something straight out of a science fiction show. However, like all technological advances, they are now part of everyday life and essential for any traveller who has their own car.

• GPS.  It allows us to select a destination and, with the help of voice software, it notifies us of any speed bumps, toll booths, and the streets we must take to reach the destination.
• Music.  With our mobile phone we can connect to our vehicle via Bluetooth to make the journey more enjoyable.
• Movies.  Many vehicles now have movie players built into the back of the front seats to entertain rear seat passengers.

This technology is very useful when we have restless children who can cause problems when the trip is prolonged.

• Rear view camera.  This helps us park efficiently, preventing a collision with a curb or even a possible blow against a person.

However, companies that manufacture vehicles want to be leaders and make a difference by going hand in hand with technological innovation. Therefore, what was mentioned above is not and will not be the only thing we will learn about in terms of technology when driving our car.

5 Technologies that will change the way you drive your car.

What we see in science fiction movies is getting closer to becoming a reality. As for driving, car manufacturers are looking to make the driving experience comprehensive, that is, not just about getting from point A to point B.

The range of possibilities offered by technology goes beyond just using GPS or listening to music while driving. The limit, without a doubt, is what the imagination sets, which is why manufacturers are increasingly seeking to dazzle their customers and make driving an intelligent experience.

There are technologies that have been developed or are in the prototype phase, which are intended to prevent accidents, take the best route to avoid traffic or make purchases from the comfort of the vehicle.

Augmented reality.

This consists of highlighting a point along the way that will help us reach our destination, as well as marking places of interest and situations that may delay us, such as a public demonstration. All of this is based on mathematical algorithms.

This technology is currently in the prototype phase, but in the future it will appear in every vehicle as a standard feature.

Qualcomm is already working with various car manufacturers to ensure that augmented reality will be a feature that will make travelling by car easier in the near future.

Facial recognition.

This technology is already being used by several manufacturers such as BMW and Tesla. Its purpose is to prevent theft by locking and unlocking the vehicle, or to detect driver fatigue to prevent accidents.

It consists of projecting a light from the front of the steering wheel that accurately scans the driver’s face, recognizes mood patterns using algorithms and issues a favorable or unfavorable diagnosis.

Biometric reader.

This technology, which already exists in cell phones and computers, is being implemented in cars, either to start them or to prevent them from being stolen, thereby making the use of keys a thing of the past.

Hyundai is already integrating this technology into its vehicles, so it won’t take long to see it in other companies as well.

Record payment transactions.

This technology is intended for making toll payments at booths or paying the parking meter or parking lot at a shopping center. Using an application integrated into the vehicle with the use of WI-FI, these operations will be carried out before reaching said places.

A technology that will undoubtedly avoid long queues of cars in various establishments and therefore the waiting times in these places.

Diagnostic Technology.

This is not something new, however, the aim is to ensure that its operation is precise, fast and efficient. With the improvement of this technology, preventive maintenance or repair processes for any of the car’s components will take less time.

Previously, data was extracted using a somewhat heavy tool that could extract diagnostics from a vehicle via extraction cables.

Now this data can be retrieved using something as simple as a USB flash drive from inside the car. There will be no need to open the bonnet and touch the internal mechanical parts.

What to expect in the near future?

These technologies and many more will undoubtedly mark the beginning of a new technological era in the world of cars. However, in the end our judgement in deciding what to do in certain risky situations must prevail. Therefore, as fascinating as they are, we must approach them with a certain amount of caution.

Technology is fascinating, but the pros and cons of it must be weighed, without forgetting that the first use of a car is to get from one place to another without any problem.