Going forward, the twocompanieswill work together onVolkswagen’sCross-Over-Platform, which isaimed at enhanced vehicle connectivity and convenience. Using the latest in cloud technology, it willoffer drivers seamless digital access to extensive featuressuch as smart home and location-based services.
Over the coming years, the two companieswill be concentrating on:
- Developing technologies that bring together the connected car and the smart home so thatdrivers are able to control and monitor smart devices in theirhomes — such as lights,security systems and domestic appliances — from out on the road.
- Developing a context-sensitive notification centre that can deliver messages in an intuitive and safe manner and provide optimised recommendations to the driver in real time.
- Developing next-generation infotainment technology for connected cars.
Key LG Electronics executives present at the signing at VolkswagenGroup headquarters includedRichard Choi, Head of LGCloud Center, and Lee Sang-yong, Head of LG Vehicle Infotainment System ResearchLab. Representing Volkswagen were Prof. Thomas Form, Head of Electronics and VehicleResearch, and Robert Kattner, Head of Vehicle Information Systems, both of the Group Research Division.
"Volkswagen is pressing on with the digitalisation of its brands. Our focus in doing so is always on ourcustomers. For them, comfort, safety and energy efficiency play a central role. LG is a strong,reliable partner in the implementation of new features andone of the drivers of innovation in the networked household. Welook forward to working with LG and to developing in future simple, easy-to-use smarthome solutions for our customers integrated into our vehicle systems," said Form at the official signing of the agreement.
“LG Electronics andVolkswagenare teaming up to develop the next generationof connected car platform that allows wide integration with smart homeservices andadoption of open IoT connectivity technologies,” said Richard Choi. “We think LG’s expertise in smart technology together withVolkswagen’sleadership in theautomotive sectorwill revolutionise theway drivers interact with their vehicles.”
This agreement is an example of the long-standing relationship that LG and Volkswagenhave developed over the years. LG was one of the first electronics companiesto commit itself to the automotive industry. It has beensupplying audio-visual products for vehicles since 2007, establishing a reputation for reliability and technological innovation.
In March in 2015, Volkswagensubsidiary ItaldesignGuigiaro unveiled its GEA concept car at the Geneva Motor Show with seven keycomponents supplied by LGElectronics, including the holographicdisplay, connected smart watch, tail lights and rearcamera. In July, LG was selected as Volkswagen’s strategic electronics supplier and also listed as a partner company on its FAST (Future Automotive Supply Tracks)programme. At CES earlier this year, the twocompanies attracted great attention showcasing a smart home system that could be controlled remotely from the vehicle.
Article source: www.volkswagen.co.uk
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