We know at the very least that Brainchip are working with Mercedes on the "Hey Mercedes" feature.
Mercedes engineers worked with California-based AI developer BrainChip to create systems based on the company's Akida hardware and software.
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Mercedes engineers worked with California-based artificial-intelligence developer BrainChip to create systems based on the company’s Akida hardware and software.
Among other things, the technology makes the “Hey, Mercedes” voice control system in the EQXX five to ten times more efficient than conventional voice control.
Note* The Mercedes logo is still proudly displayed on Brainchip's website today, so clearly we are still working with Mercedes to create
systems based on Akida, as pointed out in the above Motortrend article.
MBUX gets a major upgrade.
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Also helping to lessen distractions caused by the huge screens and complex features is an
upgraded AI assistant. The MBUX software no longer requires you to say “Hey Mercedes” before issuing any voice commands — instead, a new “Just Talk” feature is indicated by a red microphone symbol on the display
, allowing drivers to more easily give commands for things like navigation and climate control.
Multiple commands can now be linked together by saying “and.” Owners can create new routines for the car, like turning on seat heating and changing the ambient lighting color to orange if the cabin temperature is below 50 degrees or automatically lowering the driver’s window when you arrive at work at the same time each day.
In todays MBOS update by Mercedes, ( Which is worth watching, even though Brainchip are not mentioned by name ), you'll discover that " Hey Mercedes" feature will no longer require you to actually say "Hey Mercedes" but instead a new "Just Talk" feature is indicated by a red microphone symbol on the display.
So you don't just start randomly start talking to the car, you'll need to activate the feature by tapping the red microphone symbol on the display !!
Go to the 52:30 minute mark and listen to the following couple of minutes. Magnus Ostberg highlights the fact that this function is paired with AI.
My personal opinion on why they made the change is to differentiate themselves from everyone else using the same " Hey Siri " "Hey BMW" etc