New Lexus Designs for Autonomous Vehicles

The Japanese automaker is focusing on possibly building a new SUV while also directing its resources towards the future of autonomous driving. The new partnership with the TED Fellows program resulted in a group of "thought leaders" aimed to develop new designs for autonomous vehicles. Recently, TED Senior Fellows neuroscientist Greg Gage and artist Sarah Sandman got to work and revealed their designs today.

A car designed with a "brain-car" interface that detects the driver's mood and adjusts various settings to suit it. In case of stress, the radio would be silenced and lit up, while for a more relaxed mood the car could automatically cue a chill playlist.

A direct connection of the inside to the outside with 360 windows, rotational seats, a speaker system that allows occupants to interact with pedestrians and cyclists, and even a chalk-writing system that would allow one to draw pictures or inscribe words on the street. This way, the “driver” would interact with outside entities instead of just their smartphone. If you’re not amazed yet, the team also thought of an interior with t a digital fireplace, pillows, and a terrarium-like ceiling feature.

Would you like to drive it?