Pininfarina’s new Teorema concept car is an attempt to define the autonomous car of the future. As a Virtual Concept Car, the Teorema is also the first car that the Italian design house has developed using VR technologies only.
The concept car’s lounge-like cabin comes as a result of the vehicle being designed from the inside out, on a ‘skateboard’ electric car platform. Designed to emulate a lounge, right down to the entry experience, occupants simply walk in as the rear door and roof extend upwards and forwards.
The interior space is highly configurable and occupants are positioned in a pentagon shape, which creates a narrow cabin at the front and a wide body at the back. A central, modular space enables passengers to engage in different actions, moments and experiences including for example a private backspace where passengers can seclude to rest or sleep.
This vehicle also embraces augmented reality, in that vivid virtual images with unprecedented color depth are aligned with the real world, on the vehicle’s windows, and keep occupants informed about places of interest and traffic situations.
In creating the Teorema concept, the design teams, based in Italy and China, employed Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and a new Mixed Reality technology to explore different shapes, experiences and scenarios.
“Pininfarina has always looked to the future using concept cars as an innovation tool to chart the direction and introduce new visions in terms of usability and technology in the automotive industry,” said Chief Creative Officer Kevin Rice.
“Teorema, in particular, wants to give people back the pleasure of living the car, driving and travelling, without the frustrations of increased congestion and other compromises, all while integrating AI, 5G and the latest technology to drive passengers towards new incredible experiences along the journey.”
