Facial recognition to feature on the Genesis GV60

Genesis has revealed its upcoming GV60 electric vehicle will use ground-breaking biometric technology for owners to utilise some of its systems.

Headlined by its new "Face Connect" ability, the recognition software provides keyless access to the GV60 in the same way a smartphone can be unlocked by scanning its owner's face. Using Near Infra-Red cameras and deep learning technology to open the car's doors, up to two faces are able to be registered to the vehicle.

While the GV60 is still sold with a smart key, utilising the Face Connect system means it can be operated without one, with the doors able to be locked even if the key is inside – perfect for days at the beach to stop worrying about someone pinching your belongings from under your beach towel.

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Acting as a replacement for the standard smart key, the facial recognition program will also trigger memory functions for the driver's seat, steering wheel and head-up display, allowing it all to be restored to the owner's preferences as they enter the cabin.

In addition to this, the GV60's “Fingerprint Authentication System" provides the ability to start the car without a key, replacing existing PIN-based systems to provide an extra layer of security.

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Genesis also announced which features can be updated over-the-air, with the integrated control device, suspension, brakes, steering wheel, and airbags now able to be given OTA updates – on top of the existing navigation, digital cluster, and head-up display capabilities.

With the GV60 planned to go on sale from next year, the biometric tech will eventually trickle down to other Genesis models in the future, as the manufacturer gears itself towards an EV-only future.