Mercedes is creating a virtual reality for the daily driver. An augmented reality dashboard demonstrated at CES in 2012, so the chances of this being made a "reality" in the near future is inescapable. Sometimes, a video can explain more than words ever can.
Whether this will create more or less distractions is arguable. Some say that this is an amazing safety feature because the driver never has to take their eyes truly off the road. On the other side, with so many notifications, updates, or phone calls flying in front of the drivers eyes, does this truly help the driver? Especially when you consider that the driver could leave the phone in their purse/pocket.
The game changer may be self-driving vehicles. Google has already made several prototypes of vehicles that drive by themselves with the help of radar detection, satellite, lasers, GPS, and multiple cameras. With the latest self-driving cars built with augmented reality windshields, the safety aspect might be considered "perfected".
I love this idea! With all the baby boomers out there, a self-driving vehicle would really make sense!
ReplyDeleteThis is a awesome prototype. Not only for the "baby boomers" but this could be life saving for those people who still text, call, eat, or whatever else while driving.
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