GM gives us sneak peak of next-generation heads-up display

[Blackseal]

Currently, automakers use head-up displays to project important vehicle information (speed, navigation directions, etc.) on the windshield, keeping the driver's eyes focused on the road, where they belong. General Motors is hard at work developing its next-generation heads-up technology, and we were given a preview yesterday of what sort of new features to expect in the coming years.

 

This new concept, developed in partnership with Carnegie Mellon and the University of Southern California, uses an augmented reality system to display head-up information across the entire windshield. Never heard of augmented reality? Sure you have. When you're watching a football game and images appear on the screen to indicate lines on the playing field, that's augmented reality. GM feels that this technology will be a good way to expand upon current heads-up systems without being too distracting for drivers.

 

GM's new concept uses an array of vehicle sensors and cameras to collect data and project images directly onto the surface of the windshield. For example, if you're driving in dark foggy conditions, this technology can highlight the lines of the road. By pairing these functions with existing night vision technology, the heads-up system can identify and highlight animals or people along the side of the road. It's all about improving safety, not only for the driver and passengers, but for pedestrians, too. What's more, this new tech can work with a car's navigation system to give more precise directions, highlighting actual road signs or buildings to show drivers where they should be going.

 

Don't expect to see this technology anytime soon, however

[Joseph22]

Currently, automakers use head-up displays to project important vehicle information (speed, navigation directions, etc.) on the windshield, keeping the driver's eyes focused on the road, where they belong. General Motors is hard at work developing its next-generation heads-up technology, and we were given a preview yesterday of what sort of new features to expect in the coming years.

 

This new concept, developed in partnership with Carnegie Mellon and the University of Southern California, uses an augmented reality system to display head-up information across the entire windshield. Never heard of augmented reality? Sure you have. When you're watching a football game and images appear on the screen to indicate lines on the playing field, that's augmented reality. GM feels that this technology will be a good way to expand upon current heads-up systems without being too distracting for drivers.

 

GM's new concept uses an array of vehicle sensors and cameras to collect data and project images directly onto the surface of the windshield. For example, if you're driving in dark foggy conditions, this technology can highlight the lines of the road. By pairing these functions with existing night vision technology, the heads-up system can identify and highlight animals or people along the side of the road. It's all about improving safety, not only for the driver and passengers, but for pedestrians, too. What's more, this new tech can work with a car's navigation system to give more precise directions, highlighting actual road signs or buildings to show drivers where they should be going.

 

Don't expect to see this technology anytime soon, however

[Sirjimmy]

Thou the BMW new 7 series had this option?

[David]

Its fine with improvement in technologies but what is worrying is - what would the driver behind the wheel be doing?

[Fcw75]

Sounds like the car the vampire drove in Daybreakers.

[Stary]

Its fine with improvement in technologies but what is worrying is - what would the driver behind the wheel be doing?

 

Talk on the phone, surf net, listen music, etc....

[Caribryancio]

Thou the BMW new 7 series had this option?

 

the 7er pedestrian warning is on the video screen, and it doesn't highlight (bracket) the object, only with a warning sign.

now we are talking about the whole windscreen, with directional navigation, bracketed objects, highlighted signboards. Tt's the future

[Karebu]

it better be a projection of some sort man. i don't want to think how much it would cost if your windscreen cracks.

[Nzy]

it better be a projection of some sort man. i don't want to think how much it would cost if your windscreen cracks.

 

Maybe it is using OLED. I did a project in school on OLED and we managed to make a transparent screen.

[Introz]

hope it doesnt have bug system

or else it will be a problem if we depend them too much in the future

[Xtrocious]

hope it doesnt have bug system

or else it will be a problem if we depend them too much in the future

 

Yah, can you imagine if you have to constantly reboot your car...hahah

 

Or worse, see the blue screen on death on your windscreen - could literally cost the driver his/her life!

[GoodCar]

Just keep it nice and simple.

 

If overdo, it become drawing a snake and add on the leg....hahaha