The Honor Magic6 Pro utilizes AI-based eye-tracking technology powered by Eyeware’s GazeSense software on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. With this feature, users can select a destination on the map and zoom in by simply looking at their phone. Additionally, the device can now start a car!
This innovative concept was developed by James Brighton, an automotive engineering expert based in the UK. The idea is to enable hands-free control of certain car features by interacting with the screen of the Honor Magic6 Pro. The device’s artificial intelligence is complemented by the 3D ToF sensor in the pill-shaped hole on the screen.
Through the phone’s screen, users can start or stop the car’s engine and even make it move forward or backward by gazing at the relevant menu item for 2-3 seconds. While steering is not possible with this feature, it can be used to maneuver the car out of tight parking spots without being inside the vehicle.
It’s important to note that the eye-tracking technology is currently only available in China, and this is still a prototype.
Considering the potential, this technology could allow users to control various car functions without needing to take their hands off the steering wheel or rely on voice commands.
This demonstration is just one example of what AI can accomplish. Honor will be hosting an AI Panel Discussion at the MWC (Monday, February 26 at 17:00 CET), where they will delve deeper into this subject with guests from Qualcomm and the GSMA.
