Samsung just unveiled its digital cockpit for smart cars. The Digital Cockpit 2021 is based on Harman automotive technology and features multiple screens inside and outside the car, enhanced safety features, ultra-fast 5G connectivity and all-round usability. 
With the release of the Digital Cockpit 2021, Samsung is realizing its commitment to making connected cars more than just transportation, but more comfortable living spaces for every user and passenger. The huge dashboard display inside the car is powered by a QLED panel, while an OLED panel controls the center console. The Digital Cockpit also includes an external display (on the front grille) that provides pedestrian warnings and notifications, and it is powered by a MicroLED panel. 
The Digital Cockpit features dedicated multimedia and game modes for immersive entertainment. A dedicated multimedia mode displays the entire screen on the dashboard and controls. When the system is in play mode, two stereo speakers protrude from the seat headrest for immersive audio. 
In addition, there is Creator Studio which provides users with the ability to quickly edit photos and videos while on the move. The back seat also has a large screen that helps users switch between landscape and portrait modes. Passengers in a connected car can also access this screen through their smartphones or Galaxy tablets using the Wireless DeX to turn it into a mobile workstation. 
The Digital Cockpit safety system is a combination of 360-degree cameras and deep learning to ensure the safety of passengers and pedestrians. Four 360-degree cameras outside the vehicle help identify nearby vehicles and pedestrians, using a deep learning algorithm to display additional statistics and alerts while the vehicle is in motion. The next generation digital cockpit also features Samsung Health, which syncs with the Galaxy Watch to provide critical health and emotional fitness data such as driver energy, emotion and stress. When the driver looks tired, the connected car advises him to take a break and rest. 
When pedestrians are detected in front of the vehicle, they are alerted via speakers and an external display. The functionality of the rearview mirror is provided by a floating screen at the top of the windshield. The floating screen also displays various driving and weather information, as well as notifications such as local news and sports results. 
The Digital Cockpit 2021 is powered by Samsung's latest Exynos Auto V9 processor with 5G connectivity, GPS and Wi-Fi. It uses a Qualcomm 5G modem and beamforming antennas for super-fast internet speeds, even when the connected car is in high-speed traffic. 
The hardware can run Android and Linux operating systems simultaneously.
However, the company did not provide a timeline for Digital Cockpit 2021 implementation.
Watch a demo of the digital display in the video below.
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