Mitsubishi Electric has announced plans to introduce
the EMIRAI 4 concept at the Tokyo Motor Show.
The EMIRAI 4 is a
high-tech vehicle which embraces electrification, connected technologies, and
an autonomous driving system. The company was coy on powertrain details but
confirmed the driver assistance tech was developed to reduce accidents while
providing "convenient and environmentally friendly transportation."
Starting with the exterior, the car has been
equipped with a variety of sensors that can detect when a door is about to be
opened. When this occurs, the concept projects an illuminated indicator onto
the road surface to warn fellow drivers that a door is about to be opened.
Since the concept lacks traditional mirrors, the car
has a "crossed image display" which provides "3D images of the
environment around the vehicle and easy-to-see alerts in the form of vertical
images." Elsewhere in the cabin, there's a wide-angle camera that monitors
both the driver and front passenger. The system detects potentially dangerous
driving behavior as well as whether the cabin is too hot or cold.
Another notable feature is a heads-up display with
augmented reality technology. The system emphasizes lane marking in green to
provide error-free directions as well as information about car's lane position.
Last but not least, the concept is equipped with a
so-called "knob-on-display." Essentially a sliding knob at the base
of the infotainment system, the system allows users to "operate various
functions without taking their eyes off the road."