Chat with Softimpact
+961 1 890 888
+961 1 890 999
Home
Profile
Services
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
TAILOR MADE SOLUTIONS
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Mobile / TV Applications
THE WALL 360 CMS
WEB SERVICES
Cubix ERP/CRM
Portfolio
Recent
Websites
Mobile / TV Applications
Intranet Applications
Social Media
Branding
Facebook Applications
Highlights
Blogs
Clients
Quotation
Contact
FAQ
s
Careers
Menu
BMW is developing a car that can be parked via smartwatch
December 19, 2014
BMW is developing a remote-control valet parking system for cars that can be operated by a smartwatch.
The sensor-filled BMW i3 car, which will be on display at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas in January, integrates with smartwatch and can essentially self-park. According to the company, a driver could activate the "Remote Valet Parking Assistant" via an app, which then guides the vehicle to a parking spot all by itself.
The car works with the help of laser sensors that scan the surrounding environment so it can move without running into anything. It will work in tandem with a digital site plan, so the car has a map of the environment, too.
The prototype BMW i3 is understandably imperfect. Previous iterations of self-parking cars — like the one Audi showed off at CES 2013 — worked with lasers positioned in the physical location. The BMW model requires a map of the environment, but it seems that it still occasionally crashes during self-park jobs. (In BMW's news release, the company said there's only a "possibility of entirely collision-free driving.")
BMW has been working on self-driving cars for some time now. The company tested out a "highly automated" in 2009 and again in 2011. The car manufacturer even publicly tested out a self-driving car at last year's CES.
Other companies, like Tesla and Google, have cars with autopilot-like features, too.
We may still be a way's off from sleeping during solo road trips, but big-name companies are working hard to make it a reality.
Back To Blogs
POPULAR ARTICLES
October 14, 2024
Elon Musk Launches Optimus Robot As "Greatest Product Ever"
September 26, 2024
When will Earth have two moons in September and will it be visible?
October 9, 2024
Tech Resilience During Conflict: Ensuring Business Continuity in Uncertain Times
LET’S START A NEW PROJECT TOGETHER!
6 Days ago
AI in Mobile App Technology 2025: Shaping the Future of Apps
By 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) will transform mobile app technology, enhancing user interactions with smarter, more personalized, and intuitive apps. AI will not only improve app functionality but revolutionize the entire mobile app...
Read More
January 09, 2025
Top 10 Programming Languages for 2025
Read More
November 25, 2024
Shaping the Future of Programming: Key Trends for the Next Decade
The future of programming languages looks promising, as emerging technologies and evolving needs continue to drive the creation of more powerful, efficient, and reliable languages. Over the next decade, we expect several key trends and developments...
Read More
October 28, 2024
Nine Innovative Concepts That Might Be the Next "Big Thing"
As we move further into the 21st century, innovation is no longer confined to Silicon Valley. Companies and startups around the globe are addressing critical challenges like cancer treatment and water scarcity, marking a new era of invention. While...
Read More
October 24, 2024
30 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Said 1 Habit Separates the Doers From the Dreamers
The fiercely independent, "one-person focus group" co-founder of Apple gave some unexpected suggestions. You can most likely identify if you are an entrepreneur. Being self-sufficient is one of the reasons people launch their own...
Read More
Load More
Visit Our News