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01 HIGHLIGHTS INPUT MODALITY 1
NO. 1 • APRIL 2020
VW GOLF 8
Infotainment Summary
New standards meet proven Golf feeling.
Is less really always more?
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01 HIGHLIGHTS INPUT MODALITY 2
VW Golf 8
The digital cockpit in the new Golf 8 comes with a high-resolution Pushing the Touch Slider works quite reliably while it takes some
10.25-inch color display in the instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch getting used to the sensor’s reaction and the resulting gesture control.
color display in the head unit. With the optional Head-up Display, We Connect‘s online service is included by default. By using a mobile
the windshield of the Golf 8 even becomes a projection surface phone app, the driver can, for instance, check the range, open the doors,
where speed, assistance system information or navigation display the parking position or activate the parking heater. If, by any
instructions can be displayed. chance, you happen to have several Golf 8 models in your garage,
simply upload your profile in the cloud and store certain vehicle
In addition, the Golf also offers an optional voice control system settings. You can then effortlessly access them in every new Golf 8.
which tries to catch up with competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz
A-Class. The assistant, which can be activated with a simple „Hey VW“ With the help of the Alexa app, you can even operate your smart
or „Hey Volkswagen“, undergoes a continuous learning process and Home while on the move and, for example, turn on the heat so
also understands free speech like „I‘m cold“. The We Connect Plus you come home to a cozy and warm living room. In short,
online voice control is even better at understanding the driver’s needs. with the new Golf 8 you can do much more than just drive a car.
A definite eye-catcher is the Touch slider used for climate control, In the following report we will go into more detail about the
which was already presented in the Seat study el-Born. various features, displays and input modalities.
CAR OVERVIEW
01 HIGHLIGHTS INPUT MODALITY 3
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01 HIGHLIGHTS INPUT MODALITY 4
Gestic Input
In the new Golf 8 the driver can make a lot happen with a small gesture.
Assessment
Input Modality Specification
Natural Speech Recognition Upcoming Cars
Gestic Input Contact Info
Instrument Cluster
Touch slider
Head Unit
Controls
Segment Comparison
Steering Wheel
Control Center
Touch slider
INPUT MODALITY 5
Natural Speech Recognition
The Golf also offers an optional voice control system which tries to catch up with competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The assistant,
which can be activated with a simple „Hey VW“ or „Hey Volkswagen“, undergoes a continuous learning process and also understands free speech
like „I‘m cold“. We Connect Plus online voice control is even better at understanding the driver’s needs.
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system
from „Hey Mercedes“ and „Hello BMW“.
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone,
navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as
separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system
either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
Even though the system seems systematically structured, there is
only a minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice
control is simply part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package. SPEECH OVERVIEW
01 HIGHLIGHTS INPUT MODALITY 6
Natural
Gestic Input
Speech Recognition
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needs ato“Hey
the natural
Volkswagen“
speechtorecognition
activate voice
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control
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and interact
8 the driver
withcan
themake
Golf. use of gestic input. It does take some practice to
learn how the sensors react. Still, once you have gotten the hang of it you can use it to switch pages in the menu and operate the radio.
Assessment
Assessment
Common concept
The user meaning
can move thethe
around user knows
main this
menu kind
and of system
various from
submenus
„Hey
toMercedes“
switch the [Link
radiozu Video]songs,
station, and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
or photos.
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driver can use
position his
and voice
head to orientation
unit control the towards
radio, telephone,
the driver ensures
navigation and air conditioning.
good accessibility to the gestic input.
Noteworthy is thetorecognition
The gestures control theof the driver
Discover Proand
arethe passenger
right-to-left asleft-to-right,
and
separate speakers.
top-to-bottom Depending
and on thesingle
bottom-to-top, speaker’s
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gestures. comparison
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to the gesturethe driverinorthe
control theBMW
passenger area
X7 there temperature.
is no substantial additional
value as opposed to interacting with the system via touchscreen.
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an
minimal improvement
The detection to previous
of gestures oftensystems.
requiredThe online
several voice control
attempts.
is just part of the
Therefore, the optional We-Connect-Plus
input modality package. as deficient.
should be classified
GESTIC OVERVIEW
INPUT MODALITY 7
Touch slider
A highlight regarding the interaction via touch input is the so-called Touch slider which is located directly next to the head unit and has already
been presented in the Seat study el-Born.
Assessment
By tapping and sliding across the different areas the temperature,
the audio settings and the screensaver function can be adjusted.
Therefore, there is no need to click through several submenus.
This interaction is unique and not comparable to any other
interaction concept we have analyzed in 21 vehicles on screens.
It takes some time to get used to operating the Touch slider while driving.
Since there is no haptic feedback, it is particularly difficult to find the
right position for your finger without looking at the Touch slider.
It takes several swipes to set the temperature from the lowest to
the maximum temperature. Compared to an ordinary temperature
scroll wheel it is no improvement in terms of the usability. TOUCH SLIDER OVERVIEW
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 8 Overview The instrument cluster can be configured individually. With just a few clicks it transforms from the classic display with speedometer and rev counter into a combination of navigation map and media display. Alternatively, the IC can present relevant information about the assistance systems. The instrument cluster can be configured individually. Display Size Instrument Cluster (Digital Cockpit) 10, 25“ IC OVERVIEW
01 HIGHLIGHTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INPUT MODALITY HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 9
Natural
Features
Speech
& Content
Recognition
Distribution
It only
The needs
majority
a “Hey
of theVolkswagen“
different elements
to activate
is arranged
voice control
in theand
firstinteract
third of with
the infotainment
the Golf. system architecture.
The last elements to be operated are track playmodes in the audio feature.
Assessment
Features
Consumption
Common concept meaning the
Operat.
user knows
temp.sthis kind of system from
„Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
Navigation
Avg. consumption
Audio
Distance/time
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone,
Telephone
navigation and air conditioning.
Avg. Speed
Speed
Gear
Noteworthy
indicator is the recognitionAcceleration
of the driver and the passenger as
separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system
Fuel gauge Compass
either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
Assistance systems Destination info
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an
minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control
is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
HMI-SITEMAP
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 10 Overview There is no central push-turn control; the system is operated via the head unit touch screen, touch slider, gestic or by voice control. The tiles in the head unit can be arranged individually with a long press. In addition, the driver can create shortcuts, for example, for the media menu or telephone. Display Size head unit (Discover Pro / MIB 3 10, 25“ HU OVERVIEW
01 HIGHLIGHTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INPUT MODALITY HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 11
Natural
Features
Speech
& Content
Recognition
Distribution
It only
The needs
majority
a “Hey
of theVolkswagen“
different elements
to activate
is arranged
voice control
in theand
firstinteract
half of the
withinfotainment
the Golf. system architecture and can be accessedby using
a range of three up to six clicks. The elements of level 12 are part of an active navigation route in the navigation. The features are colorfully
desigend with animations and a modern kind of design.
Assessment
Features
Telephone
Common concept meaning the
Background
user knows this kind of system from
„Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
Radio/Media Help
Navigation
The driver can use his voice to
Settings
control the radio, telephone,
navigation and air conditioning.
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Noteworthy is the recognitionAssisstance
of the driversystems
and the passenger as
separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system
Users Climate
either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
Sound Park Menu
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an
Shop Drive Modes
minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control
is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
HMI-SITEMAPINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 12 Segment Comparison With the so-called touch control centers right next to the head unit and the instrument cluster, as well as the Touch slider to operate the temperature and the audio volume, VW presents an input concept with a reduced number of buttons. But what does this mean in terms of numbers? In the end there is no crucial difference to the model of the same segment (Δ-2). Nevertheless the Golf 8 appears more minimalistic than the A-class since most of the controls can be found on the steering wheel.
01 HIGHLIGHTS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INPUT MODALITY HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 13
Natural
Is less always
Speechmore?
Recognition
It only
The needs
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“Heynext
Volkswagen“
to the head
to unit
activate
should
voice
be control
mentioned
and as
interact
a newwith
element
the Golf.
of a minimalistic appearance. However, less is not always more.
Especially while driving it is much more difficult to regulate sound or the temperature by positioning the finger on the Touch slider and slide
it in different directions as opposed to using a scroll wheel. Still, the Golf 8 shows that there is an innovative way to optically reduce the
in-vehicle-infotainment controls and present new ways of interacting.
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system from
„Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone,
navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as
separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system
either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an
minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control
is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package.
VW Golf 8 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-class 2019 VW Touareg 2019INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 14
Steering Wheel
Assistance system
IC Control Elements
control elements
Assistance system main switch
Steering wheel
heating
Assistance system menu
Voice Control
IC Views
Radio/ media controls Radio/ media controlsINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 15
Control Center
Climate Feature
Assistance system feature
Park Menu Drive Mode
Hazard LightsINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HEAD UNIT CONTROLS 16
Touch slider
Driver temperature Audio volume
Mute/Unmute
Display on/off Passenger temperatureSPECIFICATIONS UPCOMING CARS CONTACT INFO 17
Equipment Level
Life line
Display Sizes
Head Unit (Discover Pro / MIB 3) 10, 25“
Instrument Cluster (Digital Cockpit) 10, 25“
Software Version
1.9.2
Input Modalities
Touchscreen
Speech
Gestic
Application
We Connect App
CAR OVERVIEW
Connectivity01 HIGHLIGHTS SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT MODALITY UPCOMING CARS CONTACT INFO 18
NaturalASpeech
new vehicle
Recognition
every three weeks
It only needs a “Hey Volkswagen“
We have analyzed
to activate
overvoice
350 control
vehiclesand
andinteract
selected
with
thethe
most
Golf.
interesting ones in terms of infotainment systems.
Currently we are providing a new vehicle in the database screens every three weeks. We will increase the
number of units as soon as we can offer vehicles, available on the American and Asian markets in addition
to the European market as well.
Assessment
Common concept meaning the user knows this kind of system from
„Hey Mercedes“ [Link zu Video] and „Hello BMW“ [Link zu Video].
The driver can use his voice to control the radio, telephone,
navigation and air conditioning.
Noteworthy is the recognition of the driver and the passenger as
separate speakers. Depending on the speaker’s position the system
either increases the driver or the passenger area temperature.
However the system seems systematically structured, there is just an
minimal improvement to previous systems. The online voice control CW 24
is just part of the optional We-Connect-Plus package. Mini Cooper SESPECIFICATIONS UPCOMING CARS CONTACT INFO 19
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