Genesis GV60 Enters US With Door Unlock Via UWB Phones, Facial Recognition

Buyers of Genesis Motor's GV60 electric vehicle, launched in the U.S. last week, will be able to unlock and lock their vehicle using facial recognition or ultra-wideband digital key technology available on Apple iPhones and Watch and Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The luxury SUV has sensors positioned around the vehicle that allows drivers to automatically unlock the vehicle as they approach via Apple Wallet and Samsung Pass, said Genesis. The GV60 recognizes the driver and authenticates her, while also loading her customized vehicle preferences for driver’s seat, steering wheel, side mirrors and multimedia settings, said the Hyundai division. Apple drivers can share their key with another iPhone user via iMessage and revoke access to the vehicle “with the click of a button,” said the company. The Face Connect feature unlocks a door by recognizing a driver’s face after the person touches the door handle. A near infrared camera is said to provide accurate facial recognition under “virtually any” circumstances, including in the dark. A fingerprint authentication system allows drivers to start and drive the car without the need to carry a key, it said. Galaxy owners can share their GV60’s digital key with three contacts, Samsung said.