Japan based automaker Toyota Motor and automobile components manufacturer DENSO have partnered to jointly develop an onboard communications network device, CAN-Gateway ECU.
According to the company, the new device will gather driving data, like GPS data, accelerator pedal strokes, steering angles, brake operation signals and more, while driving and apply it to create a virtual simulation.
The CAN captured information can be exchanged among onboard ECUs, the company said.
In addition, the CAN-Gateway ECU can transfer the collected information wirelessly to software installed on smartphones or other devices for real-time monitoring.
The data captured by the new device will help software create games or other software using standard creation tools, eliminating the onboard CAN protocol.
CAN-Gateway ECU, which can be fitted to the Toyota '86' rear-wheel drive compact sports car, is expected to launch in Japan at the end of 2013.
