Toyota Concept-i - A super unique concept car.
The highlight of the Toyota Concept-i isn't the ubiquitous touchscreens, but rather its integrated artificial intelligence system called Yui.
![]() |
At the CES 2017 consumer electronics show currently taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Toyota unveiled a new model called the Concept-i. According to Toyota, the Concept-i showcases the company's vision for the future of automobiles. |
![]() |
The Concept-i is a product designed by Toyota's CALTY Design Research Center in California, USA. The idea behind the Toyota Concept-i is to provide a fresh new experience for users. |
![]() |
Similar to current concept cars, the Toyota Concept-i is also a self-driving car, developed around human drivers. |
![]() |
| The highlight of the Toyota Concept-i is its integrated artificial intelligence (AI) system called Yui. This system can anticipate needs, improve the quality of daily life, or even inspire human imagination. |
![]() |
| According to Toyota, the Concept-i's powerful AI system can build "meaningful and humane" relationships with people. In other words, the Toyota Concept-i's AI system will learn and grow alongside the driver. Over time, Yui will learn the driver's habits, schedules, and preferred stops. |
![]() |
Furthermore, the AI system also exchanges important information with the driver and passengers inside the vehicle. The system uses light, sound, and even touch to interact with those inside the car. |
![]() |
The interior of the Toyota Concept-i isn't cluttered with touchscreens like most cars. Therefore, the Toyota Concept-i only provides information when necessary. For example, color-changing lights under the occupants' feet indicate when the car is in normal or autonomous driving mode. |
![]() |
Outwardly, the Toyota Concept-i has a futuristic design. Many even feel that the Toyota Concept-i should have been designed by Apple. |
![]() |
The body panels of the Toyota Concept-i are capable of displaying a greeting message for the driver and passengers as they approach the vehicle. |
![]() |
Meanwhile, the rear of the vehicle displays text and signals if it detects danger. |
![]() |
The front of the car, in particular, shows when the Toyota Concept-i is running in normal or autonomous mode. |
![]() |
For now, Toyota hasn't specified the powertrain of the Concept-i. However, it's safe to assume the Toyota Concept-i will use an electric motor. |
![]() |
Currently, the Toyota Concept-i remains a concept car and is unlikely to be commercially produced. |
According to Young Knowledge












