The Rise of Intelligent Driver Companions: From Interfaces to Empathic Machines

Written by Stav Shvartz, this article explores the quiet but transformative revolution happening inside vehicle cabins. As the industry’s focus shifts from external autonomy to in-cabin intelligence, the Intelligent Driver Companion emerges as the next frontier. By combining multimodal sensing, emotional AI, and generative conversational systems, these companions aim to create empathic, personalized experiences that not only support safety but also open new business models for automakers. Read the full article below…