Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), a leading provider of
conversational AI, today announced that its Automotive business and
platform were honored by Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards
for 2019 in the user experience category. Nuance’s automotive and
mobility assistant platform was recognized for leveraging a myriad
of insights to provide a personalized, human-like user experience
that keeps drivers and passengers entertained, productive,
connected, and safe.
Nuance previously announced its intent to spin off its
Automotive business as a separate, publicly-traded company on
October 1, 2019. Upon spinning off from Nuance, Cerence Inc. will
become an independent, next-generation automotive software
company.
Innovation by Design is the only competition to honor creative
work at the intersection of design, business, and innovation. The
awards, which can be found in the October 2019 issue of Fast
Company, recognize people, teams, and companies solving problems
through design. This year, Fast Company is recognizing an
influential and diverse group of leaders in fashion, architecture,
graphic design, data visualization, social good, user experience,
mobility, and more.
“As connectivity in the car becomes ubiquitous in the automotive
industry, it’s imperative to provide drivers with a seamless, safe,
and reliable user experience,” said Sanjay Dhawan, future CEO of
Cerence, Nuance’s upcoming automotive spin-off. “We pride ourselves
in building the world’s premier multi-sensorial, cognitive mobility
assistant, and this recognition from Fast Company solidifies our
position as a leader in the field.”
The experience enabled by Nuance’s automotive platform is a
foundation for the digital car, removing the need for the myriad
buttons and giving way to a humanized, multi-sensorial user
experience powered by simultaneous voice, sight, gesture and
emotion interaction. Notable features that earned Nuance
Automotive this honor include:
- POI interaction enhanced by augmented reality
– Eye tracking, combined with voice recognition, allows for
interaction with points of interest outside the car, permitting the
driver to get information on hours, ratings, etc.
- Advanced button-free car – Drivers can
intuitively interact with widgets on this smart windshield with
voice recognition and eye tracking to access and refine services
and information – phone and contacts, weather, navigation, music –
that would traditionally be shown on the console display.
- Enhanced context capabilities and collaborative
dialogue – Drivers can converse with the mobility
assistant just like they would a human, referencing prior parts of
the conversation, asking follow-up questions and giving follow-up
commands (“open that window half way,” followed by, “a little bit
more”) – all without the need for a wake-up word.
- Emotion and cognitive state analysis – With
the help of emotion AI and interior cameras, Nuance’s automotive
platform analyzes facial expressions and tone of voice to
understand drivers’ and passengers’ complex emotions and cognitive
states such as drowsiness and distraction.
“For decades, designers have facilitated overconsumption,” says
Stephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “Now, the most
ambitious in the field are addressing the grave problems
consumption has wrought.”
This year’s applicant pool was the most competitive ever, with
more than 4,300 entries. Winners, finalists, and honorable mentions
are featured online and in the October issue of Fast Company
magazine, on newsstands September 17. Winners will also be
recognized at a special celebration at Fast Company’s Innovation
Festival in November. To see the complete list, go to:
https://www.fastcompany.com/ibd.
Nuance Automotive, which is expected to spin off from Nuance on
October 1, 2019 and become independent, publicly-traded Cerence
Inc., delivers immersive experiences that make people feel happier,
safer, more informed, and more entertained in their cars. Bringing
together voice, touch, gesture, emotion, and gaze innovations, it
creates deeper connections between drivers, their cars and the
digital world around them. It currently powers A.I. in more than
280 million cars on the road globally across more than 40 languages
and for nearly every major automaker in the world, including Audi,
BMW, Daimler, Ford, Geely, GM, SAIC, Toyota, and many more.
To learn more about the ways in which Nuance Automotive is
amplifying the intelligence of the connected car, visit nuance.com
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About Fast CompanyFast Company is the only
media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business,
innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders,
companies and thinkers on the future of business. Since 2011, Fast
Company has received some of the most prestigious editorial and
design accolades, including the American Society of Magazine
Editors (ASME) National Magazine Award for "Magazine Of The Year,"
Adweek's Hot List for "Hottest Business Publication," and six gold
medals and 10 silver medals from the Society of Publication
Designers. The editor-in-chief is Stephanie Mehta and the publisher
is Amanda Smith. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is
published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister
publication Inc., and can be found online at
www.fastcompany.com.
About Nuance Communications,
Inc.Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) is
the pioneer and leader in conversational AI innovations that bring
intelligence to everyday work and life. The company delivers
solutions that understand, analyze and respond to human language to
increase productivity and amplify human intelligence. With decades
of domain and artificial intelligence expertise, Nuance works with
thousands of organizations – in global industries that include
healthcare, telecommunications, automotive, financial services, and
retail – to create stronger relationships and better experiences
for their customers and workforce. For more information, please
visit www.nuance.com.
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Contact Information
Kate Hickman Nuance Communications, Inc. Tel: 781-565-4627
Email: kathryn.hickman@nuance.com
Cait BuckleyMatter Communications for Nuance AutomotiveTel:
617-874-5214Email: cbuckley@matternow.com
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