The Mercedes-Benz voice assistant is getting a boost
A Mercedes-Benz Voice Assistant that’s Software Defined, Not a Computer in a Car: A Case Study on Conversations and Personality
Weast told reporters last week that they were bringing the artificial intelligence PC to the car. He went on to say that we couldn’t just put a PC in a car. We know that automakers need to be able to re-architect their vehicle, as I mentioned, to be software defined.”
ChatGPT and other large language model chatbots have been known to serve up false information, and OpenAI is being targeted in a number of defamation and copyright infringement lawsuits.
Mercedes-Benz is supercharging its in-car voice assistant with generative AI, paving the way for more natural interactions and personalized driver experiences.
The company said last year that it would be releasing a platform for making custom versions of ChatGPT. The GPT Store will be the easiest way to access these AI agents.
Drivers can use the phrase, “Hey Mercedes”, followed by a short command to do things like adjust the temperature or place a call, and Mercedes vehicles already have voice-command capabilities.
Natural dialogue and answers to customer questions will be possible with the voice assistant’s speech. There are four personality traits that it will feature: natural, predictive, personal and empathetic. The company says the effect is similar to a conversation with a friend. “The assistant answers questions based on general knowledge and can also ask intelligent questions to clarify intent and draw conclusions.”
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Among its many suppliers, Mercedes relies on Nvidia for its water-cooled chips to power its MB.OS system. The company has developed systems-on-a-chip that can be used for features such as advanced driver assist, in-car graphics, and artificial intelligence.
Mercedes-Benz wouldn’t identify the company that gave its generative artificial intelligence technology. She said that the company works with a range of technology partners to develop and implement the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and natural language processing. “Mercedes-Benz is committed to working with the best partners in the industry to ensure that the MBUX system remains at the forefront of automotive technology.”
In-car distractions are at an all time high. Instead of trying to limit the amount of tech being crammed into cars, they’re turning to even higher tech fixes to make drivers stay focused on the road.
It shows the type of traffic, be it a car, a truck, or a cyclist. It shows people near the road as well as potential dangers. Guidance route is superimposes into a representation of surroundings, which is particularly helpful in busy urban environments.
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One of the first companies to sign up to install these chips in vehicles is the EV sub brand of China’s Geely. Geely is the parent company of Volvo. The first vehicle with the Intel Artificial Intelligence hardware will roll out later this year.
The auto industry is facing a number of unique challenges as it tries to cram ever-more sophisticated computers into its cars in anticipation of the mass adoption of electric vehicles and the evolution of more advanced software. It is a cliche to say cars are becoming like phones on wheels, can update their software through over-the-air updates and rely on intricate superconductors to perform basic functions. But it’s also true.
There are a lot of opportunities for tech to be more relevant and more intuitive in the passenger or car experience, and there are also a number of technologies that should fit better into the driving experience.
The energy management and size of the EV battery are important features of Intel’s announcements today. The company is acquiring Silicon Mobility SAS, “a fabless automotive silicon and software company that designs, develops and deploys EV energy management SoCs.” The aim is to help transition the EV from first- generation batteries to something more lightweight and easy to manage.
Weast envisions EV batteries that are lighter in weight and that use fewer minerals but still deliver the same range — or better — as the current generation. Intel is working with SAE International to chair a new committee to develop a new standard for EV power management, the company said.
The most expensive parts of the vehicle are the batteries. Vehicles remind us of first generation laptops.
