
{"id":8067,"date":"2021-09-28T07:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T07:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/mbscottsdale\/?p=8067"},"modified":"2025-10-21T21:48:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T21:48:05","slug":"is-there-a-car-that-you-can-drive-by-just-thinking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/blog\/is-there-a-car-that-you-can-drive-by-just-thinking\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there a car that you can drive by just thinking?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR: Controlling UI with Brain Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, AZ, we love seeing all the cutting-edge technology that Mercedes-Benz comes up with. And now, they\u2019ve revealed something completely mind-blowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there a car that you can drive by just thinking? Not yet. But the Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR is one step closer to making that a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/new-mercedes-benz-scottsdale-az\">New Mercedes-Benz Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-scottsdale-az\" style=\"color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule Service<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2021\/09\/21101119\/2022_Mercedes_Benz_VISION_AVTR_B1_O.jpg\" alt=\"VISION AVTR front end\" class=\"wp-image-11455 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2021\/09\/21101119\/2022_Mercedes_Benz_VISION_AVTR_B1_O.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/178\/2021\/09\/21101119\/2022_Mercedes_Benz_VISION_AVTR_B1_O-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>VISION AVTR Concept Brain-Controlled UI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine if you could choose a song to stream in your Mercedes-Benz by just thinking about it. Well, that\u2019s what Mercedes-Benz is working <em>right now<\/em>. The VISION AVTR Concept car is something out a science-fiction novel, but it is the first step in making real, earth-shattering technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/media.mbusa.com\/releases\/release-facddc3f66aabdb4a5fceea733000edd-mercedes-benz-vision-avtr-operating-the-user-interface-with-the-power-of-thought\">Learn about the VISION AVTR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Details on the Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR is a groundbreaking concept vehicle, unveiled at CES 2020, that embodies a future where mobility creates a symbiotic relationship between human, machine, and nature. Its name stands for <strong>ADVANCED VEHICLE TRANSFORMATION<\/strong>, and it was developed in collaboration with the creators of the <em>AVATAR<\/em> films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design is radically organic, featuring a stretched &#8220;One Bow&#8221; silhouette and 33 multi-directional <strong>&#8220;bionic flaps&#8221;<\/strong> on the rear that can communicate with the outside world through subtle, flowing movements. Instead of a conventional steering wheel, a multifunctional control unit in the center console allows the car to recognize the driver by their heartbeat and breathing, forming a biometric connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major focus is sustainability: the concept uses a revolutionary, compostable battery technology that is entirely free of rare-earth metals. Furthermore, its unique wheel design allows it to move sideways by about 30 degrees in a striking &#8220;crab movement.&#8221; The VISION AVTR serves as an ambitious showcase for Mercedes-Benz&#8217;s vision of ultra-modern luxury and zero-emission mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Save on a Mercedes-Benz Vehicle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about getting a new Mercedes-Benz, then stop by our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/special-offers-scottsdale-az\">National Offers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbscottsdale.com\/used-car-sales-scottsdale-az\">Manager\u2019s Specials<\/a> pages. There, you\u2019ll get access to our sales, financing specials, and leasing offers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR: Controlling UI with Brain Power Here at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, AZ, we love seeing all the cutting-edge technology that Mercedes-Benz comes up with. And now, they\u2019ve revealed something completely mind-blowing. 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