Artificial intelligence has already made its way into our cars through infotainment software, parking assistants, and pedestrian detectors, but its potential is much broader. In the automotive industry of today, all the prerequisites have been created for a qualitative breakthrough, and the Indianapolis Indy Auto Man used car dealership experts collected below examples of the most useful AI techs.
ADAS
Intelligent roadside assistance systems, or ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) hardware and software solutions have been developed in Israel, Mobileye. Its purpose is to identify potentially hazardous scenarios while driving, alert the driver, and regulate the maintenance of a secure following distance.
Self-driving cars
Many major car manufacturers are working on developing their autonomous vehicles. Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Toyota, Tesla, Volvo, and other major industry players are actively implementing artificial intelligence technologies to improve the customer experience in their new car models of 2024-2025.
Service and Maintenance
AI also helps with preventative maintenance. IoT systems monitor the health of vehicles in real-time by analyzing vast amounts of sensor data to highlight when maintenance is required. Once an IoT sensor suspects a potential problem, it alerts you to take action before serious problems arise.
Instant car diagnostics with AI scanner
A striking example is a diagnostic system recently installed in many US dealerships. The technology developed by UVeye was first used by the Findlay Cadillac technical center from Las Vegas, and today it is already used by three hundred service points in all states, significantly increasing the efficiency of diagnostics and reducing waiting time.
There is no need to wait because the whole process takes no more than a minute. The customer drives through a large scanner that takes pictures from all angles, including the underbody, and then analyzes them using ML models, which notes the slightest defects in the body, tires, and visible mechanical components. After 30-40 seconds, the owner receives a full report and sends it to the mechanics, who fix the existing problems. In general, the process can be described as an MRI scan. Experts say that the only person for whom communication with artificial intelligence may be painful is the car owner, due to the possible additional costs of identifying previously undetected defects. But this, of course, is a joke, because it is better to discover a potential problem during diagnosis than to encounter it on the road.
Personal assistants
Some cars already have AI advisers built in as a personal assistant. This system helps you make calls, play music, change radio stations, adjust the temperature, report the amount of gasoline in the tank, and much more.
It is probable that shortly, all vehicles will be equipped with algorithms capable of activating emergency braking, issuing lane departure alerts, and monitoring the driver’s eye and head movements to identify signs of drowsiness and help keep the driver alert.
Prospects for the smart cars development
Smart car systems today are developing rapidly, and every year, automakers surprise us with new products, the functions of which may not fit into the average user’s mind. The experts expect that onboard systems will become more functional and will be able to provide greater comfort and greater safety during vehicle operation.
As for self-driving cars, the creators still have a lot of work to do. These vehicles require new road infrastructure to communicate with signs, traffic lights, and other cars. At the same time, simple maps are not suitable for drones – they need to understand their location with inch accuracy and have accurate information about the surrounding area (geometry of road markings, road boundaries, nearest road signs, etc.) Special mapping vehicles must drive along the streets to keep the cartography and information about the condition of the roads up to date.
But still, AI in cars already comes in handy. Consumers can choose models with advanced features even on the secondary market, opting for improved comfort and safety.