Las Vegas – Allowing the driver of an autonomous vehicle to watch a movie, a dealership to sell cars from a “virtual” car lot, or an engineer to simulate how a new part fits together: the auto industry is temptingly testing the metaverse in the huge 2023. Shows of CES technology.

One device on display in Las Vegas is a car television system, developed by French auto parts maker Valeo, that does not require a remote control.

To change the channel, drivers or passengers wearing headphones make a simple wave in the air with their hand, and sensors in the car detect the movement.