From June 4–6, the EAC 2025 Enmore Automotive Conference & Exhibition was successfully held in Hangzhou, China. Hardstone showcased its leading Virtual Personal Assistant, AR-HUD, etc., highlighting its strong capabilities in smart cockpit display.
During the event, the 2025 AIIA Automotive Intelligence Innovation Awards were unveiled. Hardstone’s Virtual Personal Assistant received the Industry Leadership Award, recognizing its forward-looking innovation in intelligent vehicle interaction.
As a prestigious annual benchmark in the automotive industry, the 2025 Automotive Intelligence Innovation Awards employ rigorous evaluation criteria to authoritatively recognize outstanding achievements and pioneering technologies that demonstrate creativity and technological prowess.
Virtual Personal Assistant: Make Driving More Vivid
As automotive intelligence advances, human-vehicle interaction is shifting from command-based control to emotional companionship. Hardstone’s VPA redefines this relationship—delivering a new dimension of connection, companionship, and contextual assistance.
Going far beyond traditional voice assistants, the VPA employs proprietary holographic projection technology to create a naked-eye 3D avatar that appears lifelike and expressive—no wearables required. This innovative form enables immersive, multi-sensory engagement, bringing digital companions to life inside the vehicle.
Powered by the AI Large Model, the VPA supports real-time conversations and rich interactions, while providing professional guidance anytime, supported by a vast knowledge database. Beyond a simple assistant, it serves as a versatile companion and knowledgeable guide, delivering a more interesting and chill experience during the journey.
Built on the Faster-Whisper framework, its voice module delivers high-accuracy recognition across multiple languages and accents. With a wide visual range and advanced sound recognition algorithms, the product supports interaction across the whole car, ensuring clear visibility in both bright and dark environments.
Notably, the VPA offers high customization flexibility—from personalized avatars to versatile deployment across different cockpit layouts—helping automakers tailor user experiences and enhance brand identity. Its scalability and commercial readiness make it ideal for large-scale implementation.
More than just an assistant, it is a true companion. Hardstone’s Virtual Personal Assistant makes driving more vivid, lighting the way toward a new era of connected driving that is both soulful and smart.
Recognition Backed by Technical Strength
This award is not only a testament to VPA’s innovation but also to Hardstone’s years of deep expertise in automotive optics, AI, and human-machine interaction.
Beyond VPA, Hardstone is building a broad LCoS-powered ecosystem—advancing AR-HUD while exploring Immersive Film Display, side-window projection, skylight glass infotainment, and intelligent headlights.
The future of smart cockpits lies in personalized, emotional, and seamless interaction. Hardstone remains committed to pushing the boundaries of AI-powered in-cabin experiences—delivering smarter and more enjoyable driving for users worldwide.