Sony built an electric car to show the future of automotive technology

Sony built an electric car to show the future of automotive technology
Sony has given us a glimpse of everything that's going to happen in 2020 at its CES main event, including the unveiling of the new PS5 logo. However, we did not expect everyone to speak. In the midst of unveiling it, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida brought a concept electric sedan onto the stage to introduce the Vision-S to the world. It is the first concept sedan to display automotive technologies developed by Sony. The sedan itself was built in partnership with big names like Bosch, Blackberry, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. According to Yoshida, the Vision-S is equipped with 33 sensors inside and outside the vehicle. These were designed not only to detect hazards on the road, but also to detect driver fatigue thanks to the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS). It is possible that at this stage, the car will become autonomous and the sensors will facilitate autonomous driving. The Vision-S also features Sony's 360-degree audio reality that will allow sound to radiate in all directions inside the car for an immersive experience. The instrument cluster, in addition to providing all the driving information you might need, is essentially a full-width screen with a second panel available in the center console. If that wasn't enough, there are two touchscreens behind the front seats so rear passengers can fill up on all the information and entertainment the car has to offer.

(Image credit: Sony) The car is, of course, electric and runs on a "newly designed EV platform" that Sony says can also be used to power other types of vehicles, including SUVs. However, no other information about the sedan's range or power has yet been revealed. In terms of design, the sedan looks like a sleek, luxurious ride, even if we couldn't help but get the RoboCop vibes: this is what we imagine RoboCop would look like if he were an electric car. However, the car is just a concept, and it seems highly unlikely that it will go into production. Instead, as Yoshida explained, this is how Sony presents the future of automotive technology.