Keeping Ears on the Road: Robust Exterior Audio Sensing Without Acoustic Ports

As vehicles become more human-centred environments, the way we interact with them is evolving beyond screens and touchpoints.
At InCabin USA 2026, Syntiant will showcase a live demo exploring how audio can extend interaction beyond the cabin, enabling vehicles to respond to the world around them as well as the occupants inside.
In this preview, they outline why exterior audio sensing has remained a technical challenge, and how a new approach – combining novel sensing hardware with on-device AI – enables reliable detection of meaningful acoustic events, from emergency sirens to spoken commands, in real-world automotive conditions.
From Curiosity to Commitment: Top Takeaways from InCabin Europe 2025

In this blog, Sara Sargent, Principal Brand Strategist – InCabin at Sense Media Group shares her top takeaways from a successful 3 days in Barcelona for our InCabin Europe 2025 event.