First OTA for The New Granzer via Hyundai Motor's Pleos Connect

Enhanced navigation integration suggests optimal stops along route

Fuel price by type added at gas stations following customer feedback

42dot pledges continuous OTA updates to deepen in-car AI experience

42dot is rolling out the first over-the-air software update for Gleoo AI, its large language model-based in-car voice AI agent, incorporating customer feedback. [Courtesy of 42dot]
42dot is rolling out the first over-the-air software update for Gleoo AI, its large language model-based in-car voice AI agent, incorporating customer feedback. [Courtesy of 42dot]

42dot announced Friday it is delivering the first over-the-air software update for Gleoo AI, its large language model-based in-car voice AI agent, incorporating feedback from customers.

Gleoo AI is an in-car voice AI agent that 42dot first introduced in May through Hyundai Motor Company's The New Granzer. The update, delivered via Hyundai Motor Company's Pleos Connect OTA system, focuses on improving frequently used in-car functions — including navigation search, phone calls, text messaging and message read-aloud — based on user feedback.

Navigation-linked search has been significantly enhanced. When a driver makes a voice request for a destination while on the road, Gleoo AI uses its LLM to understand the user's intent and context, then surfaces locations that are convenient to reach along the actual driving route. For places where proximity matters most during a trip — such as rest stops, gas stations and restrooms — the system automatically factors in the vehicle's current position and distance to recommend the most suitable option, even without additional conditions specified by the driver.

In-car communication features have also been improved for both convenience and safety. A new on-device function allows Gleoo AI's text-to-speech engine to read incoming messages aloud when activated by a voice command.

To prevent unintended actions, the update restricts rear-seat passengers from making phone calls or sending text messages via voice commands. Gleoo AI now also displays fuel prices by type when a driver searches for a gas station, enriching the information available during the search.

Additional improvements include a feature that provides full details and remaining travel time for all waypoints when multiple stops are set in the navigation, as well as refined logic to ensure audio plays smoothly via Bluetooth depending on connection status.

42dot applied the enhancements to Gleoo AI's capabilities and quality based on customer feedback from The New Granzer and plans to continue rolling out OTA updates centered on the features customers use most in their daily driving.

The Gleoo AI update will be distributed wirelessly to The New Granzer through Hyundai Motor Company's Pleos Connect OTA system. Once the latest Pleos Connect software becomes available, drivers can complete the update by following on-screen prompts at vehicle startup, with no visit to a service center required.

Meanwhile, 42dot has been actively recruiting top technical talent, recently bringing on board three specialists from global IT firms including Google DeepMind and Nvidia, as it works to build out core expertise spanning in-car AI, autonomous driving and software-defined vehicles.


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