Toyota Motor collaborated with Unity, a platform for creating and managing interactive experiences, to develop the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for its next-generation in-car Human Machine Interface (HMI).
The partnership aims to enhance the in-car experience by integrating Unity’s real-time 3D technology.
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The adoption of Unity’s technology will streamline its HMI development process by reducing rework, optimising workflows, and improving data management.
The collaboration is also expected to deliver a high-performance, stable GUI experience in Toyota vehicles.
Toyota Motor Corporation Digital Software Development Center chief project leader Takashi Imai said: “At Toyota, we are developing in-house ‘digital cockpits’ to connect drivers, vehicles, and society as part of our efforts to create innovative user experiences.
“Recently, the use of advanced 3D graphics has become commonplace in the automotive industry. However, this technology requires specialized skills that can make it difficult for newer engineers. That’s where Unity has brought real innovation.
“In addition, the efficiency of our development has improved dramatically, freeing us to devote more time to providing even more value to our customers.”
Recently, Toyota completed construction of a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in Liberty, North Carolina in the US, with shipments scheduled to start in April 2025.
With total investments of close to $14bn, the plant is expected will produce lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
The Japanese automaker vehicle assembly plants in several US states, including Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Texas, as well as production facilities in Canada and Mexico.
