As autonomous motoring inches closer to becoming a reality, Volvo is taking steps to ensure that, as soon as the time comes, their customers will be able to get the most out of their daily commute.
Yesterday, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Last Vegas, it was announced that Volvo had joined with technology partner Ericsson to develop new mobile streaming technologies, to ensure and intelligently buffered, uninterrupted viewing experience. Autonomous motoring will bring about a significant increase in bandwidth demands. By using Ericsson's network and cloud expertise, Volvo aims to use route prediction and network condition analysis to provide tailored content for the duration of each trip.
“We recently unveiled our design vision for fully autonomous cars with Concept 26. Now we are actively working on future solutions to deliver the best user experience in fully autonomous mode," said Anders Tylman, General Manager Volvo Monitoring & Concept Center at Volvo Car Group. "Imagine a highway full of autonomous cars with their occupants sitting back watching their favorite TV shows in high definition. This new way of commuting will demand new technology, and a much broader bandwidth to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
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