Daimler is looking to make drivers safer with its new technology known as 'Digital Light.' The system focuses on a car's headlights and will turn them into projectors that display information on the road in front of the driver. Digital Light will work with the car's onboard sensors, as well as traffic and obstacle data GPS devices rely on, to provide important information on the road. The current version of Digital Light can project symbols such as snowflakes, construction symbols, turning arrows and even simple white lines to aid in parking.
The Digital Light system was first demoed as a concept 10 years ago, but at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, it is finally ready to debut in actual vehicles. Digital Light is expected to appear as a feature on certain Mercedes-Maybach S-Class vehicles, with an eventual roll-out on later Mercedes vehicles.
Projecting Safety Headlights
The Digital Light Projection System Takes Road Safety to a New Level
Trend Themes
1. Digital Light Projection - The use of car headlights as projectors to display important information on the road opens up opportunities for improved road safety and driver assistance systems.
2. Integration of Sensors and GPS Devices - The integration of a car's onboard sensors and GPS devices with the Digital Light system paves the way for enhanced real-time road information and obstacle detection.
3. Customizable Headlight Symbols - The ability to project different symbols, such as snowflakes, construction symbols, and turning arrows, provides opportunities for personalized visual cues for drivers in various scenarios.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore incorporating Digital Light technology into vehicles to revolutionize the way information is displayed and improve safety features.
2. Smart Transportation - The Smart Transportation industry can utilize Digital Light technology to enhance road infrastructure, optimize traffic flow, and provide real-time information to drivers.
3. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - The ADAS industry can integrate the Digital Light system with existing safety technologies to create more intelligent and intuitive driver assistance systems.