Panasonic Adds Israeli Audio Tech To In-Vehicle Infotainment System

The automotive arm of electronics giant Panasonic is integrating voice-operated software created by an Israeli startup into its new in-vehicle infotainment system. 

The Spatial Hearing technology produced by Tel Aviv-based Kardome Mobility can isolate speech from other sounds within the vehicle in order to operate Panasonic Automotive‘s SkipGen2 system. 

The software can also identify which person is speaking and where they are sitting for up to six people in three rows of seats.  

The integration of the software means lower production costs for the infotainment system, as Spatial Hearing needs just one microphone to operate it, which eliminates the need for extensive wiring and extra microphones over each seat within the vehicle. 

“We are excited to collaborate with Panasonic Automotive and integrate Kardome Mobility into the SkipGen2 In-Vehicle Infotainment System,” said Dani Cherkassky, CEO of Kardome. 

“Our technology will provide passengers with an accurate and personalized voice interaction experience while minimizing background noise and interferences. We believe that this collaboration will revolutionize the in-vehicle voice experience,” he said. 

“Our latest integration with Kardome Mobility builds on our efforts to elevate the customer in-vehicle voice interaction experience,” said Andrew Poliak, CTO of Panasonic Automotive. 

“Customers want to enjoy a seamless experience with their voice assistants while on the road. We are excited to be able to team up on an integration that will enhance the voice experience with the SkipGen2 Infotainment system.”