When it comes to advanced automotive vehicles, people have bizarre ideas, owing to Hollywood representations that have left us with unrealistic expectations.

While flying cars are off-limits (for now), people have been playing with several ideas related to automotive Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

And while the idea of sophisticated AI-enabled functions like Nick Fury’s SUV in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is tempting, it’s important to keep our expectations in check.

Let’s find out what the future holds for Artificial Intelligence in cars and the automotive industry as a whole:

Artificial Intelligence in Cars: What Does The Future Hold?

Modern vehicles are already equipped with AI equipment and tools. Features like automatic braking system (ABS) and adaptive cruise control are common examples.

The next milestone that the automotive industry is heading toward is undoubtedly self-driving technology, which heavily relies on AI. And it’s right around the corner, even if it’s not quite there yet.

And why is that? The engineering teams at Tesla, GM, Honda, and others are struggling to make self-driving cars work properly.

Last year, we witnessed the world’s first robot car death. The error by Uber’s self-driving car resulted in 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg passing away.

Consequently, there has been an increase in the scrutiny of autonomous vehicles and strict regulations pertinent to their legality, as well as testing on public roads.

Top Industry Players to Watch

Google and Tesla are leading the market in testing self-driving vehicles and their capability on roads. Many tech giants, including the likes of Amazon, Uber, and even Apple, are involved as technology partners and suppliers.

IBM is also a big name in the industry that’s testing the viability of AI-driven technology for cars. Backed by the Softbank investment, the company plans to harness the power of AI and IoT.

READ: IBM could have a solution to one of the self-driving cars’ biggest problems

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There’s no doubt that Artificial Intelligence is going to play a pivotal role in upcoming advancements in the automotive industry—more than ever.

From basic safety features to self-driving technology, AI remains the focal point—a nucleus, so to speak—that will shape the future of the automotive industry.

While we’re at it, it’s important to implement advanced business software to automate your automotive business process to keep up with the competition.

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