MBUX Acronym Meaning
For the most part, infotainment systems in vehicles tend to be… underwhelming. Clunky touchscreens, pixelated graphics and low framerates relegate even the better set-ups to providing a merely “adequate” user experience at best. Sub-par infotainment tech is so common that drivers have come to see it as the norm.
Luckily, Mercedes-Benz has changed all that with its MBUX system. Touted by the automaker as a “revolution in the cockpit,” MBUX is a smart, exciting multimedia system with an in-car voice activated assistant. But there’s one nagging question many find themselves asking: what exactly does MBUX stand for?
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MBUX stands for “Mercedes-Benz User Experience.” While the “X” isn’t literally the first letter of “experience,” we’re willing to forgive this smudging of the facts because MBUX is so much easier and more fun to say than MBUE. It also makes us think of some weird kind of Mercedes-Benz “fun cash.”
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What makes MBUX so good?
The excellent quality of the MBUX system is due in part to the fact that its powered by an NVIDIA Parker 128 Chipset. This processor was developed by NVIDIA specifically to power the next generation of autonomous vehicles.
Thanks to such powerful GPU technology, the MBUX system is able to display high-framerate visuals on high-resolution screens. Its two dash-mounted displays are smooth and highly responsive, while the touch function responds as well as iPhone.
The system also learns over time, with the ability to adapt to a user’s preferences. Using its artificial intelligence, capabilities of the system can continue to grow. To some, this may seem eerie, but it can’t be denied that it’s awfully convenient!
Mercedes-Benz MBUX Voice Control
Voice control on the MBUX system is activated by saying “Hey Mercedes” or pressing a button on the steering wheel. Doing so allows the user to interact with the MBUX system and vehicle using natural language. For example, saying “I’m cold,” will prompt the vehicle to slightly increase the heat. Other possibilities with voice control include modifying lighting, playing songs, and more.
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