Key Details:
Operation:
The FV2 is operated by the driver intuitively shifting their body to control movement (forwards, back, left, or right), eliminating the need for a steering wheel or foot pedals.
Safety Features:
It incorporates intelligent transport system technology to connect with other vehicles and traffic infrastructure, providing advanced safety information like warnings about blind spots at intersections.
Augmented Reality (AR) Display:
The vehicle features an Augmented Reality (AR) display on the windshield, which supplements computer-generated data with sensory information from the environment.
Customization:
The exterior body color and display can be changed at will, further enhancing the personalized connection between the driver and the vehicle.
Emotional Connection:
The concept aims to foster an emotional bond through features like responding to the driver’s facial expressions, gestures, and even recalling past events, drawing from research in the Toyota Heart Project.