At the far less splashy end of the Detroit Auto Show spectrum, Toyota revealed its Mirai-based research vehicle, which also showcases the benefits of its partnership with Kymeta, Digital Trends reports.

The Japanese automaker recently announced it would invest $1 billion in machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to prepare for the next generation of vehicle safety systems. This Mirai model boasts a flat-panel satellite antenna from Kymeta, black leather seats, rear-seat infotainment systems, and numerous additional displays.

Toyota will install a Data Communications Module into future vehicles to hasten the processing of “huge amounts” of data that might play into safety systems and car-to-car communication, according to Digital Trends.

As opposed to traditional dish-based satellites, Kymeta’s satellite antennas use software and liquid crystals rather than mechanical components to electronically track and steer themselves towards satellites. This flat-panel system is one that can be installed from the factory or in the after-market.

“For several years, Toyota met with emerging companies around the world to investigate new technologies,” said Shigeki Tomoyama, senior managing officer of Toyota Motor Corporation. “We were very excited to learn about Kymeta, because their flat antennae technology could solve the challenge of vehicle-based satellite communications.”