Toyota is always pushing the envelope when it comes to the integration of technology in our daily lives. Such is the case with their newest concept, the FV2.
The vehicle is somewhere in between a car, a bike and a horse.
Scheduled to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, the FV2 will offer an entirely new operating experience. When parked, it looks fairly similar to a motorcycle. But power her up, and the canopy sweeps open exposing the cabin which consists of a simple standing platform. Imagine standing up on an ATV, except you won't find a steering-wheel or pedal anywhere. Instead, the operator will have to rely on some fancy technology to make it go.
The idea behind the concept is to seamlessly connect driver and machine. Essentially, the FV2 will just be an extension of the human body. Simply lean in the direction you want the vehicle to travel, and it will swiftly oblige. The functionality has been likened to that of a Segway. While that sounds like it may be dangerous at high-speeds, Toyota has a solution. Adhering to their concept of seamless integration, the FV2 will have 'Driver Assist Mode' capabilities. The highly-advanced HUD (Heads Up Display) projected onto the windscreen will provide traffic and weather conditions, warn of potential collisions and even maintain driving logs so that it can better adapt to your operational style.
Perhaps the craziest feature about the FV2 is its ability to detect your mood and use that information to protect you and other motorists. For example, if you start to get angry at the guy tailgating you, the FV2 will use its voice and visual sensors to immediately determine your mood. It will then use lights on the outside of the car to indicate to the inconsiderate driver behind you that you're getting upset.
All in all, the FV2 makes use of some serious innovations and should be fun to finally see when the Tokyo Motor Show kicks off on November 22.
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