Volkswagen Replays Knight Rider
This page is translated from the original post "Volkswagen rejoue K2000" in French.
- 26/08/2024 10:00
Sorry, but whenever it comes to AI-powered voice assistants in cars, the reference to Knight Rider is just too easy.
On September 26, 1982, the series Knight Rider debuted on our screens, telling the story of a lone knight in a dangerous world. The knight and his steed! Besides the undeniable 80s class of hero Michael Knight, played by the pop culture icon of a generation, David Hasselhoff, the success of the series owes much to a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am. Despite its 5.7L V8 engine producing 350 hp, anyone who has driven it can assure you that it is a dreadful car! Especially due to its unfinished chassis and its frustratingly slow 4-speed automatic transmission. But what a look this car had, and especially, what a personality. For Kitt, the car’s nickname, could talk, reason, obey, and most importantly, crack jokes! The first AI-powered car 42 years ago!
Knight Rider from Generation Z to Alpha
In its new model ID. UNYX, exclusively aimed at the Chinese market, Volkswagen has gone beyond fiction by pairing an AI-powered assistant with a 3D avatar. A modern look since it is actually a rebranded Cupra Tavascan and a good dose of technology. The perfect recipe to attract a young clientele.
This 3D avatar relies entirely on AI that the user can customize in a dedicated app. The avatar will then synchronize with the vehicle’s infotainment system and will even speak with a human voice. Volkswagen claims that it can hold a complete conversation, suggesting that it will go beyond the typical voice commands found in common cars. If, like Michael Knight with Kitt, you were looking to literally have a conversation with your car, Volkswagen may have the solution.
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