Sony presents the Vision-S 02, an electric SUV and its second concept car after the 2020 Vision-S sedan, at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Based on the same platform as the Vision-S, the Vision-S 02 has soft lines and rounded volumes and, according to Sony, offers entertainment experiences thanks to its large interior space and seven-seat configuration, making it particularly versatile.
The car uses Sony-developed battery, connectivity and multimedia software that supports safe driving by recognising and analysing the surrounding environment in real time, with sensors installed 360 degrees around the vehicle. These devices include high-sensitivity, high-resolution, wide dynamic range CMOS image sensors and LiDAR sensors that accurately detect three-dimensional space. In addition, the system provides intuitive driver interaction in combination with the vehicle’s audio and HMI system, so that the driver can accurately assess the state of the surrounding environment, such as the presence of emergency vehicles, even from inside the vehicle.
Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors are used to provide monitoring functions for driver authentication and passenger surveillance. They also support intuitive gestures and voice commands that aim to improve the usability of the car’s interface. In addition, in order to provide an environment tailored to each user’s preferences, the vehicle will include a new function that will allow users to customise the display theme and the vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration sounds. In order to further accelerate and make new proposals that further evolve the mobility experience, Sony will establish an operating company “Sony Mobility Inc.” in spring 2022, through which the company intends to explore entering the electric vehicle market.
