Next-Gen Infotainment: How are automotive interfaces evolving to meet the demands of next-gen infotainment systems?
Display Technology: What are the latest developments in HUDs and their integration with augmented reality and virtual reality?
Lighting & Sound: How do new interior lighting & sound concepts enhance the driver’s environment and how are tactile, auditory, and visual elements integrated to enhance the connection between users and their vehicles?
HMI Developments: What are the latest trends in HMI development processes and what are the key steps in developing effective HMIs?
Design Principles: What are the essential user-centered design principles for creating intuitive automotive interfaces?
UX Design: How are external factors influencing UX developments?
Inclusivity: How can AVs be made inclusive for individuals with disabilities of all kinds and balance accessibility and safety while enabling visually and mobility-impaired people to drive independently?
Testing & Benchmarking: What methods and tools are effective for testing the UX of in-car interfaces and how can we benchmark comfort, trust, and usability in automotive interfaces?
Multimodality: How can multimodal interfaces improve interaction for drivers and passengers and combine touch, voice, and gestures for seamless interaction?
Voice Interaction: What advancements are being made in voice recognition and its integration into automotive systems and how is voice control reshaping the user interaction landscape?
Personal Assistants: What role do intelligent personal assistants play in personalizing the in-car experience and how can personalization enhance user satisfaction and engagement?
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: How are AI and ML being leveraged in automotive software development and how can AI-powered software adapt to different user preferences and contexts?
Android Software: What is the advantage of incorporating Android software in AVs, and what are its implications for the industry?
Connected Services & Data Analytics: What insights can be derived from connected services and data analytics in vehicles and how are they shaping decision-making for vehicle manufacturers and drivers?
Human Factors: How do cognitive factors influence driver interaction and distraction and what physical, cognitive and vigilant abilities as well as human limitations should be considered in designing interfaces to minimize driver distraction?
Takeover Procedures: What are effective takeover procedures in semi-autonomous systems and how can they be optimized for a smooth transition between manual and automated driving?
Future Drivers: What approaches are effective in educating drivers about the operation of advanced automotive interfaces?