Digital cockpits are changing the landscape of the automotive industry, paving the way for manufacturers to improve user experience (UX), and ultimately boost sales. Rapid digitization within the automotive industry and the introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT) means that vehicles can now communicate with the outside world. This has led automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to realize the potential for connected vehicle interiors, or digital cockpits, to deliver an immersive digital experience.
Good morning fellow Cellar Dwellers! My smart watch just reminded me that spring has sprung, April showers are done, May flowers are in bloom, and there seem to be a bunch of Pilgrims tramping through the neighborhood selling used muskets, or something. So, stretching my analogy to the absolute breaking point, it’s time to shut down the oscilloscope, push back from the bench, stumble your way up out of the cellar, and explore! The weather forecast is calling for warmth and sun. Summer is almost here, and your pasty complexion and the fifteen pounds of “lab flab” that your Fitbit has been nagging you about aren’t going to cure themselves. Map an easy hiking route on your iPhone, dig the smart socks and that heart monitor vest that your significant other gave you two Christmases ago out of the back of your closet, take a moment to pair your Bluetooth-enabled, body-temperature-sensing Air Pods with your Apple Watch Ultra, and venture forth (avoiding the Pilgrims of course). If you