Recently, many car companies have announced some new design concepts, such as the detachable instrument that Volkswagen replaces with mobile phones, BMW’s high-end pure electric head-up display, and so on. Recently, Toyota can’t sit still anymore. According to a patent report submitted by Toyota, it is developing new augmented reality glasses to replace the traditional head-up display.
However, due to strong sunlight during the day, it will be difficult to clearly observe the information displayed on the display screen, and at night, the dazzling high beams of other users will also project too much light into the driver’s line of sight.
Therefore, Toyota has proposed a solution for this time, which is to adjust the amount of external light, such as automatic adjustment of chromaticity, etc. If it proves to be effective, it can even be used as a substitute for sun visors.
In addition, the glasses will also be equipped with cameras, speakers, earphones and microphones.
The camera will be used to track eyeballs and monitor road conditions, working together with GPS modules and sensors.
In this way, road markings and speed limit signs are clearly indicated, pedestrians and cyclists are detected, and blind spot warnings are provided.
It is worth mentioning that even if the driver looks elsewhere, the lights and warnings in the glasses can also prevent collisions and ensure driving safety.
At present, this idea of Toyota is indeed very practical, but if it were you, would you wear such an “advanced” VR glasses while driving?
