Car companies have interesting ways of catering to aging drivers:
, seat-mounted seatbelt straps can be more user-friendly for people with physical reach issues.
Comfort’s colleague Jennifer Prescott, vehicle engineering experience development manager, works on ways to reduce the mental load of driving. That might include offering a better location for steering-wheel controls or cloud-based voice activation. In terms of screens, it could mean larger buttons, fewer options, more space between information, and larger displays for the Sync 4 platform that can vary controls and info depending on the situation.
Martin explained that GM is exploring the aging demographic, as everyone who grows old can experience decreased ability, whether it be related to strength, flexibility, reflexes, or other issues. GM wants to address these needs with new tech that might include facial recognition to start the engine.Many Audi features have added benefits for older drivers.
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