Brain-to-Vehicle Technology
Vehicles that speed up drivers’ reaction times and anticipate acceleration, steering and braking by reading brainwaves could be available within five to 10 years.
The Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V) technology, pioneered by Nissan, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 in Las Vegas.
B2V technology will enable vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s brain, redefining how drivers interact with their cars.
B2V will speed up reaction times for drivers (0.2 to 0.5 seconds) by anticipating driver's intended movements and lead to vehicles that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable.
B2V is the latest development in Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision for transforming how cars are driven, powered and integrated into society.
During trials, the driver wore a device that measured brain wave activity analyzed by autonomous systems. By detecting and evaluating driver discomfort, artificial intelligence can initiate driving configuration or driving style when in autonomous mode – such as turning the steering wheel or pushing the accelerator pedal.
Statements from Nissan:
”When most people think about autonomous driving, they have a very impersonal vision of the future, where humans relinquish control to the machines. Yet B2V technology does the opposite, by using signals from their own brain to make the drive even more exciting and enjoyable. Through Nissan Intelligent Mobility, we are moving people to a better world by delivering more autonomy, more electrification and more connectivity.”
- Daniele Schillaci, Nissan Executive Vice President
”Other possible uses include adjusting the vehicle’s internal environment. For example, the technology can use augmented reality to adjust what the driver sees and create a more relaxing environment. The potential applications of the technology are incredible. This research will be a catalyst for more Nissan innovation inside our vehicles in the years to come.”
- Dr. Lucian Gheorghe, Nissan Japan Research Center, Senior Innovation Researcher
