Groundbreaking Volvo Sensus Interface Voted Most Innovative HMI System
Despite the proliferation of infotainment systems in cars, automakers are struggling to increase their complexity, while making these systems more user friendly and safe to operate. As a brand committed to innovative design and world-class safety, Volvo’s in-car control interface, Sensus, addresses both issues. In fact, Sensus was recently awarded the title of ‘Most Innovative Innovative HMI System” at the 2015 Car HMI Concept & Systems conference in Berlin, Germany.
The award singled out Volvo Cars as being at the forefront of HMI (Human machine Interface) design, with Sensus underlying Volvo’s commitment to innovative and intuitive design, while adhering to the brand’s unparalleled commitment to driver and passenger safety.
If you have yet to experience Sensus for yourself, we highly recommend visiting us at Volvo Cars Silver Spring and trying it out. The system is comprised of a center touch display, a driver information cluster, and Head-Up Display (HUD). Volvo designed the system based on the concept that some information is more important to easily access when driving.
The design of the interface is especially user-friendly, and utilizes a four-tile flat menu. A single home button makes navigating the menus a breeze, and will prove familiar to anyone who has ever used a smartphone or tablet.
“We were very conscious when designing the Sensus interface that safety should be our key concern, along with usability. With this architecture we have delivered an interface that holds no surprises for our customers and delivers a feeling of relaxed control that is central to the Volvo brand identity,” said Dr Thomas Müller, Vice President Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering at Volvo Car Group in a press release.
Perhaps what sets Sensus apart from most interface solutions is its smart use of infrared sensing technology. This allows for a system that is more robust and easier to use. Users can even operate Sensus’ touch controls while wearing gloves.
The latest version of Sensus can be experienced in the all-new Volvo XC90.
For more information on Sensus or anything Volvo-related, contact or visit us at Volvo Cars Silver Spring today.
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