Ford is testing a whole headlamp technology that could help drivers keep their eyes on the road.
A new system based on “high-resolution front lights”. We explain to you.
Ford wants to help you stay focused on the road
Many vehicles have had a head-up display for a few years now, which allows drivers to benefit from various information projected directly onto the windscreen. However, at Ford, we want to go further, by developing technology that will keep our eyes constantly on the road.
A technology based on new “high resolution” headlights, which makes it possible to project directions, speed limits or even weather information directly onto the road. The technology could, for example, provide the driver with information about upcoming weather conditions and upcoming turns, or even project the width of the vehicle before entering a narrow path.
In this way, the driver can stay focused on driving, without having to scrutinize any screen on board.
A driving aid, but not only!
According to Ford, a vehicle traveling at 90 km/h travels 25 meters per second, so even a brief glance at the navigation system can generate a ” blindly for ten meters or more. With its new projection system, in addition to the useful information displayed directly on the road, the driver can therefore constantly concentrate on driving.
But this projection of information onto the road via high-resolution front lights could also be beneficial for other road users. “A pedestrian crossing, for example, could be projected onto the road, so that it is visible to the driver and pedestrians in situations where the existing road markings are partially erased or barely visible.says Ford.
The technology could also assist the driver by indicating the path to follow to overtake cyclists, while maintaining a safe distance.
Note that this technique of projecting images on the road could be subject to different regulations depending on the market, and is currently being developed solely for trial purposes at Ford. It remains to be seen now whether it will one day be integrated into the vehicles of the American manufacturer.
Source : Jalopnik
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