Panoramic multi-display spanning from the driver to the passenger seat incorporates safety features such as blind-spot warnings, motion sickness care, and passenger monitoring.
17 Jun 2024 | 2829 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
There’s more than meets the eye in the M.VICS, a revolutionary cockpit carefully designed and developed by Hyundai Mobis, which has consolidated its display innovation technologies to set a new standard for futuristic digital cockpits.
As autonomous driving and electrification technologies rapidly advance, the competition in this field has ...
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There’s more than meets the eye in the M.VICS, a revolutionary cockpit carefully designed and developed by Hyundai Mobis, which has consolidated its display innovation technologies to set a new standard for futuristic digital cockpits.
As autonomous driving and electrification technologies rapidly advance, the competition in this field has intensified globally. M.VICS 5.0 is the latest version of Hyundai Mobis' next-generation integrated driver’s system, designed to drive the company ahead of global competition.
The M.VICS series, first introduced in 2021, has experienced five iterations in the company’s quest towards better and more comprehensive convenience, safety, and efficiency.
What appears to be a single display in the latest M.VICs 5.0 is actually a compilation of five display panels, each used for a differentiated purpose. The 27-inch main screen acts as the dashboard, displaying navigation info and media. The 12.3-inch screen is catered to the passenger, and a 7-inch screen displays vehicle status info. Button controls and a projection display with touch and haptic feedback add a sophisticated finish to the entire cockpit. For next-level personalised convenience, all displays adjust and move, according to varying modes and needs. In addition to these displays, this futuristic cockpit also features thoughtful solutions to care for the health and safety of drivers and passengers. This includes lighting for motion sickness, monitoring tech for drowsiness and inattention, as well as various airbags for safety.
The newly introduced M.VICS 5.0 focuses on converging diverse display technologies. From a design perspective, it seamlessly integrates the entire front panel from the left pillar of the driver’s seat to the right pillar of the passenger seat into a single, borderless, wide-screen cockpit. This includes a technology that adjusts the size and angle of the display panel according to driving modes.
Five display panels for M.VICS 5.0
The M.VICS 5.0 consists of five display panels: a 27-inch main screen for dashboard, navigation information, and media content, a 12.3-inch high-definition screen for the passenger, a 7-inch screen displaying various vehicle status information, and button controls. These are smoothly connected to create a spacious and open driver’s environment. A projection display with touch and haptic feedback has also been added below the large screen for enhanced convenience.
Hyundai Mobis states that it “has designed each display panel to function independently according to its purpose and use environment while allowing integration into a single screen when needed, achieving a ‘separate yet together’ implementation. The expansive screen displays diverse content, such as the dashboard, navigation, and infotainment.
Notably, the display panels feature a variable system that moves vertically and adjusts tilt, optimizing the screen's size and position according to driving conditions. In the standard ‘Drive Mode,’ part of the panel lowers below the dashboard, transforming into a smaller display. In ‘Theater Mode’ for watching media content or ‘Relax Mode’ for resting, the steering wheel lowers and the seat tilts, with the display's tilt and size automatically adjusting accordingly.
Five patents filed for M.VICS 5.0
The large-screen display covering the vehicle's front includes lighting technology on both sides to prevent accidents by warning of potential rear-side collisions during boarding or alighting. Additionally, color scenarios help reduce motion sickness. Cameras mounted on the steering wheel and above the driver’s seat monitor real-time drowsiness and inattentive driving and issue emergency warnings. Various safety technologies, such as steering wheel slim airbags, passenger roof airbags, and knee airbags, are integrated to ensure passenger safety.
During the development of M.VICS 5.0, Hyundai Mobis filed nine new patents related to parts, mechanical package design, and UX (User Experience) technology. Hyundai Mobis registered over 1,700 patents in 2023 alone.
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