# Laser Enhanced Windshield GM Tech for Aging Boomers By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-07-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aging-boomers-need-tech-help-gm-is-assisting-impaired-drivers References: [edition.cnn](http://edition.cnn.com/2008/TECH/07/18/windshields.older.drivers.ap/?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemail) Here's your scary thought for the day: in the next two decades, the number of people over 65 years old will have doubled. Worse, because these 71.5 million people can still afford gas, they will be on *your* highways. Let's hope [General Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pod-concept) gets their new [laser enhanced windshield](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-display-technologies) perfected soon. Adding [infrared sensors and a camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-intelligence), the GM cars will look at the road ahead and project a clue on the windshield as to what might be ahead. It's not a prescription lens windshield, but it can help a driver's vision by making objects larger than they appear. Watch for the adult entertainment industry to pick up on this quickly. "For example, during a foggy drive, a laser projects a blue line onto the windshield that follows the edge of the road," CNN explains. "Or if infrared sensors detect a person or animal in the driver's path during a night drive, its outline is projected on the windshield to highlight its location. "It's possible because of a transparent coating on the windshield that lights up when struck by ultraviolet light." Here's another innovation for aging boomers: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aging Population:** The increasing number of people over 65 years old presents opportunities to develop innovative solutions that cater to their needs and improve their safety on the roads. - **Enhanced Vision Technology:** The incorporation of infrared sensors and cameras in windshields creates opportunities for improving driver vision and enhancing road safety. - **Projection Technology:** The use of projective technology on windshields opens up possibilities for displaying helpful information to drivers, such as highlighting potential obstacles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the aging population trend by developing advanced technologies that improve the driving experience and safety for older adults. - **Safety and Security:** Companies specializing in safety and security can explore opportunities to develop and integrate enhanced vision technologies for various applications, including transportation and surveillance. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, specifically adult entertainment, can explore the potential of incorporating projection technology on windshields for unique and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Invisible Vehicle Antennas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-antenna.md) - [AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-invehicle-solutions.md) - [AR Vehicle Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-windshield.md) - [Film-Type Vehicle Antennas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-electronics.md) - [Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system.md) - [Advanced LiDAR Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidar-systems.md) - [Night Vision Driving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-ai-night-vision-system-infiray-nv2.md) - [Auto-Focused Sensor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensor-system1.md) - [TV-Equipped Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pod-concept.md)