An intriguing prototype with a lot of rough edges.
Would I give up my car free lifestyle for windshield augmented reality that makes it look like I’ve got Mad Max as a crucified hood ornament? No, but it’s an excellent try.
This prototype turns your car’s windshield into a giant AR display
Submitted 4 months ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to technology@lemmy.zip
https://www.theverge.com/24185134/distance-technologies-car-hud-prototype-awe-hands-on
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Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 4 months ago
108@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Some C level: what if we made it show adds for business physically around them?
jordanlund@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Why bother with a HUD when there are already transparent screens?
4am@lemm.ee 4 months ago
Will those screens fail safe? If the hud fails it can be turned off and the windshield is unobstructed.
HEXN3T@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 months ago
Seems like a much more expensive method compared to a simple projector. Also, a screen would still display a HUD. A HUD isn’t a technology, it’s just a means of displaying information.
stoly@lemmy.world 4 months ago
It’s notable that commercial jets have this sort of thing but it limited to a small panel that you can look around.
Wahots@pawb.social 4 months ago
Looks interesting, but it will probably need to be way brighter for daytime use.
Eye tracking is a no-go for anywhere with bright snow in the winter time where you need sunglasses, or in the summertime and need sunglasses.
I could see it being useful someday.
Daikusa@lemmy.world 4 months ago
I sorta do this at night with my phone
devilish666@lemmy.world 4 months ago
As long as it’s not distracting & disturbing for the driver i support this, bc sometimes it’s annoying to see infotainment system
HeartyOfGlass@lemm.ee 4 months ago
Absolutely. Having things like the fuel gauge & speedometer within my field of view as I’m driving means I don’t have to look down / away from the road to check.
Mr_Wobble@lemm.ee 4 months ago
It is pretty neat. Some cars have had reflective windshield HUDs since the 80s.
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CookieOfFortune@lemmy.world 4 months ago
HUDs are something I thought would be gimmicky but it’s actually really useful. Eg. for navigation it can show you where/when your next turn is without having to take your eyes off the road. It works really well in my experience.