Automobile manufacturer Honda has developed the NeuV, a first of its kind. NeuV stands for New Electric Utility Vehicle, and for all intents and purposes the future of the automotive industry. Being internet-ready and able to drive itself are two of its many impressive features.
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However, what sets the NeuV apart is the HANA, or Honda Automated Network Assistant, which is an AI that interacts with the driver of the car. HANA is part of the NeuV’s dashboard and serves as the second passenger of the car whose "brain" is located on the dashboard.
Science fiction has indeed become a reality through the NeuV and HANA. Although cars like KITT from the TV series “Knight Rider” or the Autobots from “Transformers” are still light years away (though Honda has developed the world’s first robot as well), the NeuV and HANA are indeed steps toward the right direction.
The possibilities now seem endless. With the right application and a bit more tweaking, HANA can be of more use to society than you might think. At present, it can monitor a driver’s heart rate and recognize faces. HANA can even start conversations with a driver if she senses the driver dozing off. Maybe future versions of HANA may help serve law enforcement and healthcare, and save lives in the process.
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