MINI Augmented Vision Concept Unveiled For Shanghai Auto Show

MINI has unveiled a new concept for the Shanghai Auto Show, based around a style of virtual reality goggles.

Called ‘Augmented Vision’, MINI developed the concept in partnership with tech company Qualcomm and says it aims to “enhance comfort and safety” while connecting the driver with the car.

While wearing the goggles, drivers can see navigation instructions, points of interest and SMS messaging along with current speed and speed limits like a head-up display.  

The goggles also allow navigation to commence before the driver reaches the car and continue once the car can take the driver no further, in what MINI calls its “First Mile / Last Mile” system.

This system is similar to one being developed by Mercedes-Benz, using Google Glass.