BMW Innovation

Cosimo · 1 Apr 2012 at 08:40

BMW driverless Running Coach

As an official sponsor of London 2012, BMW has been inspired to develop a new technology helping customers to boost their fitness in the run up to the Games. The new driverless Running Coach feature uses a combination of ConnectedDrive technologies and surround view cameras to enable the car to follow the runner, at a safe distance, while pounding the pavement. To help with motivation, integrated exterior speakers play encouraging words while the Lock Out Logistics feature makes sure that any distance set is completed without cheating.

Alvin Alaff, Head of Futile Innovations at BMW’s renowned Forschungs und Innovationszentrum, said “It’s a car gym but not as we know it.” Further details on the driverless Running Coach can be found by contacting 0800 561 0080 or emailing [email protected]

Jokester · 1 Apr 2012 at 08:42

Looks at date, looks at article.

"andy" · 1 Apr 2012 at 09:05

Id take a pass on being stalked by my car while I ran anyway

Cybermyk · 1 Apr 2012 at 09:10

I was looking at BMW's recently as I needed to get a new car.

I'll admit, I was pleasantly surprised at the bifocal windscreen option for BMW drivers that like to get that bit closer.

wez130 · 1 Apr 2012 at 09:28

It isn't even plausible for an april fools either tbh.

PeterNem · 1 Apr 2012 at 09:57

“It’s a car gym but not as we know it.”

*cringe*

NickXX · 1 Apr 2012 at 09:59

Officially, April Fools Day doesn't count when it lands on a Sunday.

Borsch · 1 Apr 2012 at 10:21

Alvin Alaff=Joe King

Cybermyk · 1 Apr 2012 at 10:49

wez130 said:
It isn't even plausible for an april fools either tbh.

Of course, you're right. I bought a Vauxhall

Cosimo · 2 Apr 2013 at 11:25

Move innovation this year:

https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/publicPools/campaign-pages/bmw-pram/bmw-pram-maam.html

The Head of Postnatal Innovation is waiting for your call.

[TW]Fox · 2 Apr 2013 at 11:32

Unlike you to be a day late