Sony Vision-S: after the sedan, a place for an electric SUV

A new SUV prototype that adapts to different values ​​and lifestyles.

At CES 2020, Sony Group Corporation unveiled Vision-S, an initiative to help advance mobility, and showed off a prototype of its first electric car. To demonstrate this concept in the real world, the Japanese company was very quick to offer public road tests in Europe, as well as safety and usability verification tests with imaging and detection technology installed inside and outside the car, as well as in human vehicles. Machine Interface System (HMI).

Sony continued testing 5G last April and will continue to use its cutting-edge technology to deliver new mobility opportunities that are evolving towards electric vehicles. On the occasion of CES 2022, Sony has unveiled a new SUV prototype (Vision-S 02). Offering entertainment options with generous interior space and seven-seater variations, this new prototype, along with the Vision-S 01, will fit a wide range of lifestyles in an increasingly diverse society.

Priority directions of development of Vision-S

• Safety: The device promotes safe driving by recognizing and analyzing the environment in real time thanks to sensors installed around the car in 360 degrees. These sensors include highly sensitive, high resolution, wide dynamic range CMOS image sensors, as well as LiDAR sensors that accurately detect 3D space. In addition, the system offers intuitive interaction with the vehicle’s audio and HMI system so that the driver can accurately assess environmental conditions such as ambulances, even from inside the vehicle. Sony is committed to bringing more safety and comfort to everyone through its sensor and communications technologies.
• Adaptability: Time of flight (ToF) sensors are used to provide control functions for driver authentication and passenger surveillance. They also support intuitive gestures and voice commands designed to enhance the usability of the in-car interface. In addition, in order to provide an environment tailored to the preferences of each user, the car will include a new feature that allows users to customize the display theme and vehicle acceleration and braking sounds. Vehicle settings, key locks, and user settings can be synchronized by connecting the vehicle to the cloud using mobile communications, including low-latency 5G communications. large capacity and high speed. In addition, updates are displayed in vehicle over the air (OTA),
• Remote Control: Leveraging its own technologies and knowledge of communications and security technologies gained from the development of smartphones, Sony is positioning remote control as an essential technology for the coming era of communications technology and autonomous driving. To achieve this, Sony has conducted experiments linking Japan and Germany with 5G and is working with its partners to achieve low latency transmission (video and control signals) and communication management (monitoring and prediction) with the telematics system installed in Vision. -S 01
• Entertainment: Seat speakers that create a 3D sound field and 360 Reality Audio compatible streaming services provide an immersive music experience, as if passengers are surrounded by a live performance of their favorite artist. In addition, to ensure a high cinematic quality experience, Vision-S includes the Bravia Core service. It allows shared or individual video playback on the panoramic front screen and separate screens in the rear seats. To further expand the in-flight entertainment experience, the gaming functionality has been expanded to allow play of PlayStation games via a remote connection to a home console, in addition to the ability to play games via cloud streaming.