Carrera Hybrid : innovation between real and virtual
The famous brand Carrera reinvents the codes of racing with its range Carrera Hybrid. Positioned in a high-end and innovative segment, this new hybrid generation combines the perfection of physical scale models (at 1/50 scale) with the depth of the world digital.
Smartphone control and AI assistance
The real technological revolution of the system lies in the absence of a guide slot. Here, the cars are not guided by a rail ! Control is carried out in an ultra-intuitive manner via a dedicated application on your smartphone or tablet.
Thanks to optical sensors located under the chassis and a artificial intelligence (AI) assistance, the vehicles benefit from a automatic circuit recognition. AI keeps you on track On-road while giving you the freedom to cut trajectories, perform spectacular overtaking from the inside or outside, or play in free driving mode (excluding On-road). In addition, the application allows you to face opponents controlled by AI or bring together up to 16 real players simultaneously on the same track!
Who is the Carrera Hybrid ?
This range is mainly aimed at adolescents (recommended from 12 years old) and tech-savvy adults, passionate about gaming and beautiful mechanics. It's also a fantastic intergenerational product for family play.
Material and space particularities
Before you get started, two important elements must be taken into account:
- The need for a smartphone: Unlike traditional circuits, there is no control handle in the box. Each player must have a compatible iOS/Android smartphone (or tablet) to connect online. Bluetooth to his car.
- Space needed: Since the cars roll freely, the sections of On-road printed are extra-large. A classic starter box (approximately 6 meters On-road) will require a large amount of floor space, approximately 2.70 m by 1.40 m.
What is the difference with Slot Racing (Analog and Digital) ?
It is essential to clearly distinguish the system Hybrid of the “Slot Racing" traditional to make the right choice:
- The Slot Racing Analog (eg: Carrera Evolution) : This is the historical system. Cars have a guide (keel) inserted into a groove (slot). Each driver is limited to their own lane and can never change lanes.
- The Slot Racing Digital (e.g.: Cars Carrera Digital) : This system also uses a groove and a guide, but allows several cars to run on the same track. Overtaking is possible, but only at fixed locations (the switch rails).
- The Carrera Hybrid : This system breaks with the groove principle. The cars are free to move across the entire width of the road. On-road (and outside). Unlike the Digital, you can overtake absolutely anywhere, without waiting for a specific rail, offering total freedom of trajectory identical to a real car race.
