

This enables drivers on the one hand to enter commands via the multifunction steering wheel – the “View” button for example allows drivers to switch display modes. By way of illustration, the Audi virtual cockpit is also being launched with a new, smart MMI control concept. When it comes to the user controls, joy of use plays an important role at Audi. The joy of use: intuitive and smart user controls

The Audi virtual cockpit can display a wide range of information – from the graphics of the assistance systems to the images from the reversing camera through to dynamic vehicle animations. The graphics processor generates 60 frames per second and thus ensures that the needles of the speedometer and rev counter are displayed with absolute precision. To display the contents quickly and reliably, Audi is the first automotive manufacturer to use the quadcore Tegra 30 chip from the Tegra 3 series from Nvidia. The displays for the outside temperature, time, mileage as well as warning and information symbols have a fixed position along the bottom edge of the cockpit in both modes. the speedometer and rev counter, are more dominant, “infotainment mode” displays additional functions such as the navigation system, telephone, Audi connect and media more prominently. Whilst in classic view mode the circular instrument dials, i.e. The display differs depending on which option the driver selects.
