Honda filed 1 patent in H1 2026, focused on Hardware (1).
The filing describes a dongle system that converts vehicle controls, including the steering wheel and pedals, into controllers for virtual reality gaming while the vehicle charges. This technology transforms physical driving interfaces into an immersive gaming Platforms during electric vehicle downtime.
On the Hardware side, Honda's 1 patent centers on a system that bridges the physical controls of a vehicle with virtual reality gaming. Rather than requiring dedicated gaming peripherals, the filing describes an OBD dongle that connects to a car's existing inputs, such as the steering wheel, pedals, and gear shifter, and repurposes them as controllers for VR games while the vehicle sits charging. The dongle also disables the ignition during this mode, keeping the setup safe while the driver engages with the experience. The result is a high-fidelity driving or racing game interface built entirely around Hardware that already exists inside the car.
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