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Written by Becky Wells
Toyota first unveiled the Concept-i at CES in January. It was a four-seater fully-electric autonomous machine that learned all about the driver through social media activity, GPS locations and even by listening to conversations in the car. As if the world wasn"t Big Brother enough already.We tested it out in Las Vegas and found it a bit odd. It even learns to read your emotions and expressions, adapting the lighting and comfort of the cabin (starting the massage seats when you"re feeling tense, for example), and can judge when to take over the controls if you"re feeling tired. It all comes under Toyota"s new Learn, Protect, Inspire" ethos.Toyota"s latest announcement, in time for the Tokyo motor show, adds two further products to the Concept-i range. First is the Concept-i Ride, designed for wheelchair and disabled access users. With easy-access gullwing doors and sliding seats for smooth transfer from wheelchair to driver"s seat, the i-Ride also gets joysticks instead of a steering wheel or pedals, for those with restricted limb access, and a large central display. It"s hoped that the mobility pod will be used in car sharing schemes, giving more people the chance to experience and enjoy the freedom of driving.
Date written: 18 Oct 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9597
Toyota first unveiled the Concept-i at CES in January. It was a four-seater fully-electric autonomous machine that learned all about the driver through social media activity, GPS locations and even by listening to conversations in the car. As if the world wasn"t Big Brother enough already.We tested it out in Las Vegas and found it a bit odd. It even learns to read your emotions and expressions, adapting the lighting and comfort of the cabin (starting the massage seats when you"re feeling tense, for example), and can judge when to take over the controls if you"re feeling tired. It all comes under Toyota"s new Learn, Protect, Inspire" ethos.Toyota"s latest announcement, in time for the Tokyo motor show, adds two further products to the Concept-i range. First is the Concept-i Ride, designed for wheelchair and disabled access users. With easy-access gullwing doors and sliding seats for smooth transfer from wheelchair to driver"s seat, the i-Ride also gets joysticks instead of a steering wheel or pedals, for those with restricted limb access, and a large central display. It"s hoped that the mobility pod will be used in car sharing schemes, giving more people the chance to experience and enjoy the freedom of driving.
Date written: 18 Oct 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9597
