Lucid has launched the Lucid Assistant, developed in partnership with SoundHound AI, which leverages generative AI technology for a hands-free drive experience.
The new voice assistant is powered by SoundHound Chat AI, the cutting-edge voice platform that was the first into full production with a voice assistant that integrates the latest generative AI technology. This integration will give drivers access to a voice assistant with interactive knowledge discovery, real-time data, and effortless in-vehicle controls.
To demonstrate the Lucid Assistant’s functionality, SoundHound will host a hands-on experience with a Lucid Air at its booth at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Developing Lucid Assistant in cooperation with SoundHound enables us to deliver much more than a voice control feature,” said Dr. Jean-Philippe Gauthier, head of software engineering at Lucid. “In combination with Lucid’s frequent over-the-air software updates, Lucid Assistant can grow in functionality and capability over time, delivering an ever-better experience for Lucid owners.”
Now live and available to Lucid Air owners, the Lucid Assistant responds to the wake words “Hey Lucid”. Drivers and passengers can ask questions in a natural and conversational way to receive fast, accurate responses through SoundHound’s technology. This technology ensures that the assistant selects the correct response from the most appropriate domain – whether that’s an answer powered by generative AI, or real-time questions about weather, sports, stocks and more.
The voice assistant lets users access Lucid’s full car manual and can provide answers to almost any question about the vehicle. Drivers can also use voice to control features such as navigation, and many of the Lucid Assistant features and functions can also be accessed without needing a cellular connection.
“Lucid is one of the most exciting auto makers in the world, so it stands to reason they are launching this pioneering new voice AI assistant,” said Michael Zagorsek, COO of SoundHound AI.
When processing queries, the SoundHound system uses a proprietary approach to massively reduce the risk of “AI hallucinations” – misleading and unpredictable responses often associated with some LLMs. The assistant is available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, German and Dutch, with additional languages coming soon.
