The project will make use of the cognitive computing power of IBM’s Watson computer system to create more intuitive driver support systems.
by Staff
December 15, 2016
BMW and IBM executives celebrate their companies’ new collaboration at the Watson IoT headquarters in Munich, Germany. IBM’s Harriet Green and Niklaus Waser present a symbolic key to BMW’s Marcus Raisch and Alexander Kraubitz. Photo courtesy of IBM.
2 min to read
BMW and IBM executives celebrate their companies’ new collaboration at the Watson IoT headquarters in Munich, Germany. IBM’s Harriet Green and Niklaus Waser present a symbolic key to BMW’s Marcus Raisch and Alexander Kraubitz. Photo courtesy of IBM.
BMW and IBM executives celebrate their companies’ new collaboration at the Watson IoT headquarters in Munich, Germany. IBM’s Harriet Green and Niklaus Waser present a symbolic key to BMW’s Marcus Raisch and Alexander Kraubitz. Photo courtesy of IBM.
IBM and the BMW Group have agreed to collaborate on a project exploring the use conversational interfaces in vehicles to better personalize the driving experience and create more intuitive driver support systems, according to IBM.
Ad Loading...
The project will make use of the cognitive computing power of IBM’s Watson computer system, which relies on artificial intelligence and advanced analytical software to offer verbal responses to spoken questions. Watson’s machine learning capabilities offer opportunities for vehicles to learn about the preferences, needs, and driving habits of their drivers over time, improving both safety and comfort, IBM said.
The project's mission reflects the future transition to fully autonomous, connected vehicles that can adapt themselves to a driver's personal preferences. Like other smart devices, these vehicles will be integrated parts of the Internet of Things, according to IBM.
As part of the agreement, the BMW Group will relocate a team of researchers as well as four BMW i8 hybrid sports cars to IBM’s global headquarters for Watson Internet of Things (IoT) in Munich, Germany. Prototype solutions, running on IBM’s Bluemix cloud platform, will help demonstrate how Watson can enable new conversational interfaces between cars and drivers, IBM said.
“Watson is transforming how people interact with the physical world — helping to create safer, more efficient and personal experiences at home, at work and on the road,” said Harriet Green, global head of IBM’s Watson IoT business. “With this agreement, our companies will work together to lay the foundations so that drivers can benefit from Watson’s conversational and machine learning capabilities. Our insight shows that while the car will remain a fixture in personal transportation, the driving experience will change more over the next decade than at any other time of the automobile’s existence.”
To view a video about the project, click on the photo or link below the headline.
This video features a reminder from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, urging drivers to prioritize safety this Halloween.
New IIHS crash avoidance ratings show uneven performance among cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups, with most struggling to avoid vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.
Could your company's culture be encouraging distracted driving? This week, we're exploring how workplace expectations affect driver safety, what AI, EVs, and autonomous vehicles could mean for the future of fleet management, and how fleet professionals can strengthen their award nominations.
What happens when the people responsible for enforcing safety rules are the ones setting the wrong example? The answer may reveal why some of the biggest risks to fleet drivers have little to do with what's written in the employee handbook.
Rising operating costs, driver safety concerns, and unplanned downtime are putting unprecedented pressure on modern fleets. Discover how fleet managers use embedded OEM connectivity and real-time vehicle data to cut TCO, prevent downtime, and protect drivers without aftermarket telematics hardware.
Mental health belongs in the fleet safety conversation. This week, we’re looking at five ways fleets can support employee well-being before a crisis, plus Holman’s expansion in Mexico, new one-day Fleet Forward passes, and why EV charging demand is outpacing infrastructure growth.
Stefan Heck tells Automotive Fleet that combining more than 10 billion miles of driving history with Nexar's AI models will give fleets deeper insights into driver risk and roadway conditions than either company could provide independently.
Insights from a commercial insurance carrier and a broker show how fleets can turn video telematic data, driver coaching, and improved claims results into a stronger case at insurance renewal.
