Posted 12/19/2023, 3:49:00 PM
Mercedes Unveils AI Virtual Assistant with Human-Like Interactions for 2024
- Mercedes introducing new AI-powered virtual assistant with "natural, human-like interaction" at 2024 CES
- Assistant promises to take "driver-car relationship into new dimension"; will have "an expressive new face" powered by Unity's game engine
- Part of larger industry trend toward AI assistants in cars - BMW, GM, Volvo, Toyota all working on similar tech
- Goal is to allow drivers to keep hands on wheel and eyes on road by having assistant handle questions/commands
- Virtual assistant debuts at CES in January 2023 in Concept CLA BEV sedan; camouflaged electric G-Class prototype also attending