Toyota Smart Insect Concept

Toyota Motor Corporation announces the "Smart INSECT", a next-generation communications-linked concept model that uses information technology (IT) services to support its driver's lifestyle and activities.

The Smart INSECT is an ultra-compact, single-passenger electric vehicle (EV) based on the "COMS" EV produced by TMC subsidiary Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. It is equipped with technologies such as motion sensors, voice recognition and behavior prediction, required for next-generation communications-linked services.

The Smart INSECT, which connects with its driver and his or her home via the cloud-based Toyota Smart Center, embodies the concept of services that communicate with users to support the convenient, comfortable use of cars in their daily lives.

The Smart INSECT will be displayed and demonstrated at the Toyota Booth at CEATEC JAPAN 2012, an advanced technologies exhibition to be held from October 2 through October 6 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan.

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