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Audi, Nvidia Team Up For Virtual Cockpit, Automotive Tablets

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Three in-vehicle systems powered by the Tegra Visual Computing Module (VCM) will soon begin shipping in Audi’s vehicles.

The solutions include a connected infotainment system with twice the performance of its predecessor; an automotive-grade tablet that is fully integrated into the car’s infotainment system; and a high-resolution digital cockpit with 3D graphical displays.

Taner Ozcelik (Vice president and general manager, Automotive, Nvidia): Breakthroughs like the first navigation system based on Google Earth and the first automotive-grade tablet demonstrate Audi’s strategy to fast track consumer electronics technology into the car.

The Tegra VCMs powering these systems incorporate an automotive-grade Tegra mobile processor with an Nvidia 4-Plus-1 core CPU, a multi-core GPU and dedicated audio, video and image processors.

Infotainment System

Building on Audi’s modular infotainment platform, known as MIB and introduced in 2012, the automaker’s next-generation platform will begin appearing in next year’s models.

Smart Display

Audi launched a new category of mobile device, known as a Smart Display. This multimedia computer powered by a Tegra 4 processor is designed for rear-seat use, and integrates with the car’s audio and video systems. Featuring a 10.2-inch screen, the dockable tablet runs the latest version of the Android operating system, with full access to Google Play and the Android App Store.

Virtual Cockpit

Audi unveiled a fully digital instrument cluster, powered by Tegra 3. The virtual cockpit — which will first appear in the 2015 Audi TT sports coupe — delivers information to the driver on a 12.3-inch, high-definition display.

The virtual cockpit features refined digital gauges with smooth needle animation, as well as 3D maps. Drivers have the ability to configure the dashboard controls based on their personal preferences.

[Image courtesy: Nvidia]

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