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Executives at Japanese telecom operator Softbank and Honda Motor say they are going to start joint research on artificial intelligence for vehicles.
Softbank Group officials say the companies will develop voice interaction technology that enables AI-equipped cars to understand the driver's emotions.
The research work will draw on the technology behind the humanoid robot "Pepper," developed by Softbank Group. The robot behaves and chats as if it has emotions of its own.
The officials say the vehicle AI will sense drivers' feelings and interact with them. The technology will be integrated with navigation systems, cameras and sensors installed in vehicles.
Published Date:2016-07-22