Toyota to boost car connectivity with built-in flat panel satellitesJanuary 13, 2016 - 12:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At the far less splashy end of the Detroit Auto Show spectrum, Toyota revealed its Mirai-based research vehicle, which also showcases the benefits of its partnership with Kymeta, Digital Trends reports. The Japanese automaker recently announced it would invest $1 billion in machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to prepare for the next generation of vehicle safety systems. This Mirai model boasts a flat-panel satellite antenna from Kymeta, black leather seats, rear-seat infotainment systems, and numerous additional displays. Toyota will install a Data Communications Module into future vehicles to hasten the processing of “huge amounts” of data that might play into safety systems and car-to-car communication, according to Digital Trends. As opposed to traditional dish-based satellites, Kymeta’s satellite antennas use software and liquid crystals rather than mechanical components to electronically track and steer themselves towards satellites. This flat-panel system is one that can be installed from the factory or in the after-market. “For several years, Toyota met with emerging companies around the world to investigate new technologies,” said Shigeki Tomoyama, senior managing officer of Toyota Motor Corporation. “We were very excited to learn about Kymeta, because their flat antennae technology could solve the challenge of vehicle-based satellite communications.” Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |