Overview

New-style ergonomics for the car cockpit Whaptics is a unique infrared-based technology for creating mechanics-free touchless interfaces, gesture-writing recognition, and proximity sensing applications.

Whaptics offers automakers and automobile equipment manufacturers a cost-effective, hi-tech interface solution for today’s demanding vehicle cockpit control systems.

Human interfaces in automobile cockpits are subject to numerous constraints, yet they a design element that can make people love their car. Whaptics offers an effective next-generation solution to leverage cockpit control design to the brand’s advantage.

Desirability of harmonious design

Design issues extend well beyond the physical appearance of edutainment, navigation, and comfort controls. The very core of the design must be harmonious and at the user’s service. Designs based on Whaptics can be leveraged to give people both a strong initial impression of the vehicle and effortless functionality. Brand identification benefits from the innovative touchless human-machine interface: instinctive appeal enables drivers to feel “as one” with both standard and innovative features in their vehicle.

Successful interface adoption

Equipment manufacturers leverage Whaptics to focus on several main points when developing interfaces for automobile cockpit use:

• Cost-effective for mass production
• 100% positive driver experience
• Flexible and standardized options to implement design ideas on multiple vehicle platforms

At the same time, Whaptics enables automobile manufacturers to benefit from:

• Innovative cockpit design to differentiate their brands and confirm their personalities
• Increased perceived value for users to match brand image, market, and commercial goals
• Respect for safety concerns and legal requirements for driver-related actions