If you grew up watching Knight Rider and wishing for a car that could interact with you, your dream has come true. New ‘autos with empathy’ will monitor not only vocal tone but even perspiration and pupil dilation to determine your emotional state, playing soft music when you’re angry, or talking to you when you’re sad. Toyota’s Concept-i will also be able to suggest impromptu dates based on your friends’ social media posts, and Honda’s NeuV will listen in on your conversations and update your route if your plans change.
