AI Agents Are Redefining the Future of the Software-Defined Cockpit

From voice-first interaction and intelligent assistants to AI-optimised hardware, the next generation of automotive cockpits will be built around agentic AI.
Yu Yang, Principal Lead Analyst – Automotives & Robotics at Yole Group and Advisor on the InCabin China Advisory Board explores how this shift is changing vehicle architecture, semiconductor requirements and the future of human-vehicle interaction.Â
Beyond Compliance: How Agentic AI Could Unlock the Next Generation of Occupant Monitoring

Occupant Monitoring Systems (OMS) are evolving from regulatory necessities into intelligent platforms capable of understanding occupants, context and intent.
As legal requirements and Euro NCAP establish the baseline for safety, the next wave of innovation lies in using the same sensing infrastructure to enable proactive safety, personalised assistance, comfort and more natural human-vehicle interaction. We spoke with Dr. Frederik Diederichs, Head of Perceptual User Interfaces Group at Fraunhofer IOSB, about how agentic AI, multimodal sensing and rapid prototyping tools such as AktiMeter are helping the industry explore what comes next for intelligent in-cabin systems.
5 Star Ratings: The Best CES 2026 Demos
Sara guides us through her CES 2026 experience, highlighting the demos that really felt a cut above the rest.