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Mercedes' futuristic new car doesn't have a steering wheel - see it in action
When you think of new tech, items you use all the time probably come to mind. After all, it’s more common to hear details about the newest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy than it is to hear about a new, futuristic car that’s being unveiled.
But while tech advances are being made all over the place — in the healthcare field, transportation, and even in treatment or tracking of COVID. Just look around and you’ll find plenty of examples outside of that new iPad. Tap or click here to find out how to use Google Maps’ new COVID tracker.
Mercedes-Benz has always been a leader in innovation, and it’s at it again with a new concept car that could change the way you think about driving. This new car has tons of futuristic features that you won’t believe — and some of them are based on a movie. Let’s check out what it offers.
Mercedes’ Vision AVTR is breathtaking
This new, insane Mercedes concept car is called the Vision AVTR. It got its initial debut a few months ago — but Mercedes just released a video to give us a better idea of what it will look like in action.
This car is based on concepts from the movie “Avatar” and was built on a global partnership between one of the most innovative brands in the entertainment industry and Mercedes-Benz. The result is a vehicle that’s unlike anything we’ve ever seen before.
But the exterior is nothing compared to other features this car is designed with. There are several unique, super futuristic characteristics to Vision AVTR. The first is this car lacks a steering wheel. Yes, you read that right. Rather than having a traditional steering wheel, Vision AVTR has a biometric connection.
What does that mean? Well, instead of using a conventional steering wheel, there’s a multifunctional control element in the center console that allows human and machine to merge.
To control the car, you place your hand on the center console control unit. The interior comes to life and the vehicle recognizes the driver by your heartbeat and breathing, and you, along with your car copilot, control it from there.
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$16,000 price tag
For a 4-foot-tall robot. A “humanoid agent AI avatar,” to be exact. Chinese robotics company Unitree’s latest model can walk, run, lift about four pounds and … uh, that’s about it. When is two hours not long? When we’re talking about this robot’s battery dying instead of the duration of something else in your life.
CES 2020: Smart transportation hits the road
With CES now well underway, there’s been no shortage of stories about the technological wonders inside. From robots to smart toilets, you don’t have to look far to find a memorable or unique gadget on display.
And true to its reputation, CES hasn’t skimped on the weirdness this year. Items like home security drones, virtual people and toilet paper robots are just some of the highlights you can find on the showroom floor. Tap or click here to see our CES robot roundup.