Alexa among ASCII.jp cars!Amazon.co.jp released "Echo Auto"
"Echo Auto", which can use the voice service "Alexa" in the car, was released on September 25 and was shipped on September 30.The price is 4980 yen (tax included).Was held an online briefing for the media on the 30th to the start of the shipment.
Amazon "Echo Out"
"Echo Auto" is the first in -vehicle device in the Echo series, assuming that it is used in cars.You can connect to the Internet via a smartphone Alexa app and use Alexa services like your home.Equipped with eight microphones designed in consideration of the acoustic characteristics in the car, it will accurately pick up the user's voice even in a noisy inside environment.The power supply is obtained from the cigar socket or USB port, and the audio is 3..5 mm to the car audio by audio cable or Bluetooth connection.Attachment is also included for installing the body at the air conditioner blower.If you have used Alexa, you can easily introduce it in a car.
At the online briefing, Alexa International General Manager Satoshi Oki first explained the product outlan.A specific usage scene in business and families was shown in the video.Motor Journalist Kei Takeoka appeared in the second half of the game, explaining the carnant treatments, HMIs and connected -related circumstances in the recent automotive industry.
On the left is Satoshi Oki, Alexa International General Manager.On the right is Kei Takeoka, a motor journalist
In this "Echo Auto", the services that can be used specifically include music, news and weather forecasts such as Amazon Music and Spotify, and operate Alexa -compatible smart home appliances from inside the car. Become.
What was impressive was Mr. Oki, saying, "Alexa, which was currently used at home, is a phase brought into the car."There was also an explanation that "If there are many users, we will respond to it."In other words, this introduction is only the first step in utilizing Alexa in the car.It was suggested that it will evolve according to needs in the future.
Alexa is adopted by Nissan's new EV Aria announced in July.
Mr. Takeoka explained that Echo Auto has the advantage of "the latest connected functions can be used easily", "expandability", and "reasonable prices".As Mr. Takeoka says, many of the connected functions that the automotive industry are eagerly working on and the services that use it overlap with Alexa services.It is very attractive to be able to use it at a low price with easy devices and apps.
By the way, at a technical exhibition such as CES held in North America, there are many ideas on the car side to prepare Alexa -friendly functions.The idea is to support Alexa not only for car audio, but also for air conditioners, key locks, and even autonomous driving functions.This time, Echo Auto is the first step toward the future map of such a car.I would like to look forward to future development and expandability.
Born on September 15, 1966.Born in Ibaraki Prefecture.He is a graduate of Kokugakuin University.After graduating from college, she worked for a general magazine / women's magazine / PR magazine / book.She is 28 and she is independent.She gradually goes to the car -related field.She participated in the JAF official match one -make race (Mazda Roadster Party Race) in 2003.She supports a wide range of from new car introductions to personal coverage and mechanical reports.The motto is to explain the engineering, concepts, and charms that are hard to see, "easy to understand" and "deep".
Recently, pay attention to new technologies and environmental relations.Conducted overseas motor shows 3-4 times a year.We have been interviewing SA/PA once a month for about 10 years.Japan Automobile Journalist Association (AJAJ) Membership Technical Society Membership Social Test (ECO Test).