Hyundai Mobis Introduces New Movable Sound System

Mobility technology specialist, Hyundai Mobis, has announced its recent development of a new movable sound system that is synchronized with the movement of the display installed in the driver’s seat (cockpit). This technology is part of its effort to create a unique interior design and ensure optimal sound quality in various display scenarios.

The movable sound system is designed to work in synchronization with the rollable display, which Hyundai Mobis was first to develop two years ago. The large 30-inch display can be adjusted according to driving conditions, providing users with information including navigation, music and videos. When the display is operational, the speakers installed on the right, left and center of the vehicle’s front adjust their angles to minimize interference from surrounding sound waves and ensure optimal quality.

When the vehicle is idle or in autonomous mode, the rollable display can be expanded to its maximum size, enabling the driver and passengers to watch videos. The movable sound system adjusts to direct sound toward the vehicle’s windshield to prevent sound interference caused by the fully expanded display.

The display decreases to only one-third of its maximum size while the vehicle is in motion so the driver’s view remains unobstructed and only a minimum of driving information is displayed. During this time, the speakers orientate toward the driver, providing audio output. The speakers’ position is dynamically adjusted based on the display’s dimensions to deliver more vivid sound quality to the driver and passengers, according to Hyundai Mobis.

At this year’s CES, Hyundai Mobis unveiled a vehicle with its Holographic Windshield Transparent Display, which uses the windshield as a display without the need for physical display devices. It also has a range of the world’s first original premium in-vehicle systems, including rollable, swivel and QL displays.

“Hyundai Mobis is delivering its differentiated brand value in the mobility sector through its future-oriented innovative products targeting the global market,” said Han Young-Hoon, the head of HMI Development Group, Hyundai Mobis.

The company is also striving to make inroads into the global premium sound system market through a partnership with Meridian, a British audio pioneer, and to accelerate global open innovation to secure special in-vehicle sound technologies.