Talking teddy bear, the future of GPS?
If you thought you had seen all that GPS devices had to offer, think again. This cuddly thing is not some kid’s toy: it’s the prototype of a talking car navigation system from iXs Research Corporation.
The teddy bear doesn’t have a screen, but it uses its arms to point the way, while also giving voice instructions. It even comes with an alcohol detector in its neck, so if you’ve been drinking you might get a warning from a talking toy, and it includes a sensor to detect reckless driving – if you speed or slam the breaks too fast you will get told off. It can also be useful for those more interested in tourism: when you stoke his head, he gives you info about nearby landmarks.
If you got excited, sorry, there’s no way to buy it yet. It will only (probably) be available next year.
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Written by AutoMotoGadgets, date Jun 11, 2008 in Auto, Car, GPS Devices
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