Kyocera Corporation develops the Concept Car II ‘Moeye,’ showcasing its unique technologies to improve the driving experience by incorporating the human senses of sight, sound, touch, and smell. It includes futuristic ‘aerial’ display and next-generation technologies for optical camouflage, audio, lighting, and fragrance. The company concentrated on the importance of the car’s interior space to build a futuristic cockpit that offers fresh innovations in a completely original vehicle design, anticipating continued advances in autonomous driving and Mobility as a Service (MaaS).

By collaborating with Professor Masahiko Inami from University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the company has applied a unique optical camouflage technology to widen the passenger’s field of vision by making part of the cockpit functionally transparent. In addition, the Moeye concept is equipped with the company's latest technologies to enhance both safety and comfort.

The lead designer of the concept car, Ryuhei Ishimaru, President and Representative Director - Fortmarei Inc., commented, “Moeye’s design theme is ‘Time.’ This concept car is designed to embody the history of the automobile from the ‘traditional’ to Kyocera’s ‘car of the future.’ The exterior profile evokes a classic coupe, while the details and geometric form give a clear sense of the future. The interior, which incorporates cutting-edge technology, has new shapes and warm textures that remind one of the era of hand-built craftsmanship. The cockpit features a minimalist design with a futuristic feel suitable for experiencing virtual reality. You can feel the future emerge from automotive tradition in ways that engage more of the five human senses, rather than shape and design alone.”

Masahiro Inagaki, Kyocera Corporation Senior Executive Officer, General Manager, Corporate R&D Group, added, “Through Moeye, Kyocera has developed a surprising, exciting, and priceless new transportation experience with a futuristic cockpit and original vehicle design. Kyocera combines a number of unique devices and technologies to create a concept car that entertains a variety of human senses—sight, touch, hearing, and scent. We will continue research and development on devices and technologies that contribute to enhanced safety and comfort in the era of automated driving and MaaS.”

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