This partnership is a key milestone for Mobvoi as we endeavor to integrate our leading AI technologies into consumers’ daily lives through cross-industry partnerships.
The in-vehicle experience of human machine interaction is one of my key focuses at Mobvoi. Through the partnership with Volkswagen Group China many car owners will soon experience the differences these new technologies can make, and by having voice AI technologies within the car it brings a new dimension to the currently-existing smart-cars and will prove to be a leading move in the automotive space.
The voice solution we have worked on at Mobvoi is deeply integrated with the car operating system, which differs from Google or Apple in automotive space. Our solution is custom-made to VW’s specifications, with a custom wake-word, and is able to provide many voice interaction functions without the need for an internet connection. When an internet connection is available, the solution adopts a hybrid system to combine the results from the local device and cloud, providing the best result in terms of accuracy and speed.
On top of that, the solution taps into the IoT nature of technology that goes beyond the vehicle itself. Full connectivity with the smart home, smartwatch and smart phone can be achieved even before entering the vehicle. For instance, users can request directions to be sent to their vehicles from their smart speakers and they can operate their air conditioning in their homes straight from their car. This allows for a seamless experience regardless of where you go.