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A sharp focus on design, technology, research and engineering are
key to JLR’s product development. It also incorporates the evolving
customer expectations.
JLR’s innovation and research are targeted towards making cars:
Smarter
With the introduction of the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, JLR
is offering new levels of digital connectivity, which can be tailored to drivers’
preferences; and is revolutionising the way in which customers interact with
their vehicles. The Company is focusing on next-gen technologies, based
on machine-learning techniques, thereby learning drivers’preferences and
developing vehicle intelligence, as cars become part of the connected digital
ecosystems.
Safer
Keeping customer safety at the forefront, the cars transmit location and
vehicle diagnostic data to accelerate recovery services at the time of
break-downs. In case of serious incidents, the cars have in-built SOS systems,
which transmit messages to emergency services. In the external environment
too, drivers can use tablets or phones to check fuel levels, record journeys
and remotely ensure doors and windows are locked. The InControl Touch Pro
system is also aiding the in-car control systems, ensuring customer safety.
With its advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including autonomous
emergency braking and park assist, the Company is aiming to be a global
leader in Complete Autonomous Systems.
Cleaner
To reduce environmental impact at every possible stage of a vehicle’s life
cycle, the Company is focusing on both, its operations and the fleet average
tailpipe CO2 emissions.
Through a series of initiatives including the Real Car project and the
innovative closed loop process, the Company aims to make its manufacturing
operations carbon neutral by 2020 and reduce its European fleet average
tailpipe CO2 emissions by a further 25% by 2020.
Stylish
Focusing on futuristic designs, the Company has been collaborating with
students from the Royal College of Art, since 2000, to get insights into
Generation Y’s preference for future cars.
JLR is opening the National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) in
Spring 2018.
A sum of GBP 150 million is being invested in building the NAIC capital
and its research initiatives.
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Cruise Control
JLR is using the latest vehicle-to-
vehicle communications technology
to developways for future connected
cars to work together autonomously
tomake lane changing and crossing
junctions easier and safer.
SOME OF OUR RESEARCH PROJECTS
Mind Sense
A research project to see if a car
could effectively read the brainwaves
that indicate a driver is beginning to
daydream, or feeling sleepy, while
driving.
DriverWellnessMonitoring
JLR is assessing how a vehicle could
monitor the well-being of the
driver using amedical-grade sensor
embedded in the seat of a Jaguar XJ.
Predictive Infotainment
Screen Prototype
Cameras embedded in the car
are used to track the driver’s hand
movements, enabling the system
to predict which button the driver
intends to press, allowing button
selection inmid-air and less time with
eyes off the road.
Haptic Accelerator Pedal
JLR is exploring the use of haptics
(applying touch sensation to
interactions with computer
applications) to help the driver
increase the speed of their response
and take the correct action.
Over theHorizonWarning
This is part of a research project
testing in-vehicle communication
devices that can transmit data from
vehicle in order to warn drivers of
hazards and obstacles over the
horizon or around blind bends.
Roadwork Assist
Currently investigating advanced
driver assistance to guide the vehicle
to the centre of narrow roadwork
lanes, reducing driver workload and
stress.
Safe Pullaway
The use of stereo camera technology
to scan the area immediately in
front of the vehicle. If objects such
as vehicles or walls are detected, the
brakes are automatically applied
and the driver receives an audible
warning.
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