In the year 2029, Infiniti sponsors its own team
triathlon called the A.R.C. race. The Air, Rally, Circuit race utilizes a
universal fuselage pod that can integrate into three vehicle types. The first
stretch of the race is a Formula One grand prix course from LA to Las Vegas.
The second portion is a desert race, which requires an off-road buggy to the
Grand Canyon. The final third leg of the race is a radical gymkhana style jet
race through virtual pylons back to Los Angeles.
The A.R.C. triathlon race will also be the debut of
Infiniti’s new futuristic Human Machine Interface (HMI) called
"SYNAPTIQ," a system that will make the driver and machine become
one. It will enhance the driver’s passion and performance for racing and as
well influence the design of the vehicle that will provoke the imagination.
Infiniti’s "SYNAPTIQ" human machine
interface is the future vision of how people will be connecting with their
vehicles in the year 2029. It is a holistic system that takes our current
understanding of augmented reality, 3D hologram, and wearable technology to the
next level.
The Infiniti User Interface (I.U.I.) will enhance
the passion and performance of driving, as well as lead to a design that will
provoke the human imagination. "SYNAPTIQ" is a holistic system
encompassing the SYNAPTIQ S.U.I.T. (Sym- biotic User Interface Technology). The
suit connects the driver’s thoughts through a spinal lock attachment into the
pod; woven with synthetic muscles, the outfit suspends the pilot into the
driving position. The suit both enhances and gives tactile resistance to the
driver to simulate a physical interaction with the machine.
The liquid crystal ETFE canopies are enhanced with
an augmented reality system that actively displays relevant information, such
as the pilot’s vitals and vehicle dynamics. The information core of the I.U.I.
is a floating holographic projection that is extremely flexible and adaptive to
each driver’s situation and needs.
The pilot, who remains with the single fuselage
pod, can seamlessly transfer among "SYPNATIQ’s" three chassis vehicle
types while displaying the graphic user interface. The system will allow the
driver to stay familiar with the interior environment with a user interface
that seamlessly adapts to any driving or flying condition.
