At the CES in Las Vegas in January 2016, the car manufacturer BMW presented its new touchscreen technology "AirTouch". This is the contactless control of integrated functionalities such as navigation, as well as communication or entertainment systems by means of gestures through the flat of the hand.

According to the manufacturer, sensors are installed in the faucet area that enable 3D control by hand movements or gestures in this area. In addition, a concealed AirTouch button implemented in the steering wheel confirms that a desired action has been performed. Both by the driver and the passenger.

The CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is an international trade fair for consumer electronics and takes place annually in January at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas, USA. In addition to CeBIT, Computex, IFA and the Mobile World Congress, which take place in Germany, it is one of the most important events for the IT industry worldwide. After all, many well-known manufacturers present new products and innovations there. CES 2016 took place from January 6 - 9, 2016.