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Tokyo Motor Show Experience future mobility at the organizer's exhibition
At the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 (hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, running until November 5th) held at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward, the organizer's theme exhibition "TOKYO CONNECTED LAB 2017" is being held.
Seventeen companies and organizations, including automakers, private firms in information and communications, environment and energy, related groups, and government agencies, are exhibiting. They offer participatory programs where visitors can experience and contemplate the new value and changes brought by future mobility.
The organizer's program is structured around three themes.
"THE FUTURE: Envisioning the Future of Tokyo and Mobility"
An interactive exhibition projecting images inside a massive dome with a capacity of 300 people.
Through questions posed to participants, it generates a desired future model in real time. Visitors can enjoy a dynamic visual experience through simulations and graphics. More than just an exhibit, the future revealed by the data collected during the event period is also a point of interest.
"THE MAZE: Break Through the Urban Labyrinth"
What value emerges when mobility, drivers, and cities connect? A networked VR experience where participants board connected cars, view the future and Tokyo as a maze, and solve it with a game-like feel. 30 "PlayStation VR" systems are connected. Participants simultaneously navigate the same field, sharing information to break through the maze and reach the goal. Through connected experiences in the city, participants can feel the potential of future cars.
"THE MEET UP: Discussing the Future of Mobility"
A talk session & pitch event produced by the economic media outlet "NewsPicks." The talk session features innovators active in other industries, discussing expectations for the automotive industry and the potential of mobility services. A pitch event will also be held, allowing participants to directly present business ideas to innovators and automakers.
On October 27th, the "SmartDeviceLink Consortium" held its Japan Chapter launch event at the same venue. This consortium is an open-source community established in November 2016 by Ford and Toyota Motor Corporation. Its purpose is to advance "SmartDeviceLink" (SDL), a platform that connects in-vehicle systems with smart devices, enabling safe operation of applications within the car. Members include suppliers such as four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicle manufacturers, in-vehicle equipment manufacturers, and software-related companies from various countries that have commercialized SDL or plan to do so.
At the outset, Vice Chairman Kenichi Murata explained the overview and system of SDL, announcing, "To provide comprehensive services, we will begin developing vehicles and in-vehicle devices equipped with the SDL mechanism for the Japanese market, as well as distributing compatible applications, starting in 2018."
Ten executives from automakers and other companies that have declared their participation in the Japanese subcommittee took the stage and presented the specific services each company will provide and their future outlook.
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