Here’s What BMW Is Offering at CES 2016 in Las Vegas

Highlights of BMW innovations at the CES 2016 in Las Vegas.

BMW iVision Future Interaction. (Photo: BMW)

BMW Group at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 in Las Vegas is showcasing their profile of connected cars. We get you the highlights.

BMW iVision Future Interaction

BMW iVision Future Interaction. (Photo: BMW)

The group showcased a concept car that provides an insight into the networked cockpit and the user interface of the future. BMW iVision Future Interaction with high-resolution vehicle displays shows content that adjusts to match the situation. It also has function control with gestures, touch-sensitive surfaces and voice control.

BMW iVision Future Interaction. (Photo: BMW)

In addition, BMW iVision Future Interaction held a world premiere of AirTouch. AirTouch sensors recognise movements made with the hand and also depth movements. This means that the panorama display can be operated like a touchscreen without having to actually touch the surface.

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Gesture Control Parking and Remote 3D View

BMW iVision Future Interaction. (Photo: BMW)

The BMW i3 showcased at CES 2016 recognises gestures and drives into and out of a parking space automatically.

The Remote 3D view constitutes elements of the Internet of Things as the research application uses the cameras in the BMW i3.

The images taken by the cameras can be streamed to networked end devices and can provide an overview of the area around the vehicle.

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BMW ConnectedRide

BMW helmet with head-up display. (Photo Courtesy: BMW)

BMW gave the world a sneak peek at the ConnectedRide Motorcycle with laser light in the BMW K1600 GTL concept vehicle with a range of 600 metres for main beam and a head-up display helmet that projects necessary or requested traffic and vehicle information directly into the visual field of the rider.

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BMW i8 Mirrorless System

BMW i8 showcased the Mirrorless System at CES 2016. (Photo: BMW)

In addition, the BMW i8 Mirrorless System with three cameras will replace the rearview mirror, cover larger viewing angles and eliminate dangerous “blind spots”.

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New Control Concepts From BMW

BMW new gesture controls on BMW 7-Series. (Photo: BMW)

BMW added gesture control in the new BMW 7 Series for controlling information, entertainment and communication functions last year. At CES 2016, BMW showcased new control freedom for rear-seat passengers with BMW Touch Command.