The car windshield is something that just about all of us take for granted – and technology in this particular part of the car has moved at a snail’s pace – or never at all, especially when you take into consideration that the windshield is left as bare as possible in order to deliver the greatest field of vision. While some auto manufacturers have already introduced Heads Up Display (HUD) technology, none have really taken advantage of the windshield in the manner where researchers over at the Carnegie Mellon University have. Their solution? Displaying virtual traffic lights on your windshield.
This particular move would see virtual traffic lights activated on-demand – which could very well revolutionize the way one drives. A spokesperson mentioned that commute times for urban workers can be reduced by 40% if one were to make use of virtual traffic lights compared to traditional traffic lights.
Ozan Tonguz, professor at the University, also assisted with the development of the technology, claimed that these virtual traffic lights will go into action on-demand anytime two vehicles are on their way to cross an intersection simultaneously. Should only one car approach, then the lights would be turned down. What do you think – will it be able to be implemented in the long run?
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