Recent Trends in Automotive Voice Command Systems

Voice recognition is estimated to be an essential feature in forthcoming autonomous cars, which will help drivers eventually surrender the ability to control the car automatically. In the present time, a majority of people worldwide prefer buying autonomous/self-driving cars that are equipped with AI-enabled voice command systems, owing to the ease they offer while driving. Several automakers are greatly investing in developing and integrating advanced automotive voice command systems in their vehicles to improve the consumer experience.

Princy A. J | October 27, 2022

Gone are the days when a fringe feature like voice recognition was found only in luxury cars. Today, with widespread technological advancements, voice recognition has become available in many automobiles, as more automakers have integrated advanced automotive voice command systems in vehicles.

Growing Advancements in Automotive Voice Command Systems

With several technological advancements, a new voice user interface with innovative natural language-understanding technology which allows immediate and precise actions while driving.

With this novel technology, car drivers can use several in-vehicle functions for a comfortable and relaxed drive while driving and without the need to take their eyes off the road.
Thus, a voice control system equipped with natural language-understanding technology can considerably improve the usage of traditional voice interfaces.

In the present time, a majority of people worldwide prefer buying autonomous/self-driving cars that are equipped with AI-enabled voice command systems, owing to the ease they offer while driving. As per a report by Research Dive, the global automotive voice command system market is anticipated to observe magnificent growth owing to an upsurge in the implementation of digital technologies in the automotive sector.

The integration of voice commands in cars offers ease of use and boosts safety. As safety and security while driving are the prime preferences of today’s consumers, the demand for voice recognition systems in vehicles is also mounting. Car makers are constantly advancing the voice command systems in their vehicles to offer users boosted usability and improved safety. Some of the recent developments in automotive voice command systems are as follows:

In July 2019, Continental AG, a German multinational automotive parts company, launched a smart voice assistant for use in vehicles. The company believes that this smart voice assistant can comprehend multiple queries in one sentence and identify logical connections. Also, this novel system is equipped with a hybrid solution such as a cloud connection.
In July 2019, SoundHound, a foremost an audio and speech recognition company, joined hands with Hyundai Motor Group, the manufacturer and distributor of motor vehicles and parts. This partnership aims to develop and introduce the first voice-enabled, smart-connected SUV in the Indian market. Powered by Houndify voice AI platform by SoundHound, the Hyundai Venue SUV empowers drivers to ask questions and control several aspects of the car merely by pressing a button on the steering wheel and speaking in their natural voices.
In May 2020, Cerence Inc., a global industry front-runner in creating exclusive, moving experiences for the automotive industry, launched Cerence ARK Assistant, a novel turnkey automotive voice assistant in the U.S. English. This novel product is built on Cerence’s voice- and AI-based technologies and is the upgraded version of the company’s preliminary off-the-shelf voice assistant for the Chinese marketplace that was launched in 2019. The company aims to offer the product in additional languages also.
In July 2022, LG Electronics, a leading provider of electronic products, joined hands with the U.S, audio experts SoundHound to introduce an artificial intelligence-based voice system for cars owing to the growing demand for driving convenience as well as safety.

The Bottom Line

Several automakers are greatly investing in developing and integrating advanced automotive voice command systems in their vehicles to improve the consumer experience. It is predicted that voice command is soon going to be an indispensable feature in the automotive world, owing to the various benefits it offers to a driver for a smooth driving experience.

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Princy A. J

Princy holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. University at Chennai, India. After a successful academic record, she pursued her passion for writing. A thorough professional and enthusiastic writer, she enjoys writing on various categories and advancements in the global industries. She plays an instrumental role in writing about current updates, news, blogs, and trends.