Japanese automaker Toyota has launched an innovative new service that is designed to make it easier and more convenient for drivers to go about accessing information and guidance without having to physically reach for their driver manuals.
The Toyota Driver's Companion is a Cloud-powered platform that allows owners and drivers of Toyota vehicles to access a wide range of information, tips and tricks as well as execute settings and make tweaks to their vehicular environment with the help of speech detection technology.
By simply uttering a spoken question, users can get assistance on the specs of their vehicle or the location of certain buttons, whilst also setting up personalized settings and getting updates on safety-related information.
Set to be introduced in the 2021 Toyota Sienna before being expanded to other vehicles, the Toyota Driver's Companion provides a sneak peek at the future of cloud-based driver manuals.
Speech-Detecting Driver Manuals
The 'Toyota Driver's Companion' Allows Easy Access to Information
Trend Themes
1. Cloud-based Driver Manuals - There is an opportunity for automakers to offer cloud-based driver manuals, incorporating speech recognition and a more personalized experience.
2. Speech Detection Technology - The use of speech detection technology can be important to create more user-friendly interfaces in different industries.
3. Vehicle Personalization - There is an opportunity to create more personalized and customizable vehicle settings that cater to users' specific needs.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can benefit from incorporating speech recognition technology and cloud-based manuals in their product offering.
2. Technology - The technology industry can play a role in developing speech recognition algorithms and other innovative solutions for better user-interfaces.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can improve user experience by implementing speech recognition and personalization features in their products.