GM Researching Crazy Cool Windshield
By 2030, nearly a fifth of the U.S. population will be considered elderly, and automakers are gearing up for the uptick of senior car buyers by researching new technology that will help this demographic on the road.
One of the coolest ideas GM is looking at is a windshield that would enhance a driver's vision by utilizing infrared sensors, lasers and cameras to highlight or outline road conditions.
In the pictured example, on a foggy day the windshield outlines the road with a blue laser. The system would measure the movements of the driver's head and eyes in order to project the laser's path correctly. In addition, if a deer were to wander into the road, the system would detect it and alert the driver by outlining the deer before it was visible.
Cool, right?
Obviously, the cost of implementing this technology today is prohibitive, so don't expect to see GM's sweet new windshield anytime soon. Still, with a rapidly aging consumer base, this could well be a forecast of the way driving will change in the future.
GM Windshield Would Watch the Road With You (Associated Press)
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This is a cool idea because this could limit accidents and/or deaths for any kind of driver besides the elder population. This would be good for foggy conditions and other hard to see weather conditions. I hope this idea will come into play around that time, because it would do go in sales for its production models. This is indeed one of GM's greatest ideas. This idea would change the future of driving.
This is a cool idea because this would decrease the amount of accidents and/or deaths to others besides the elder population. A great idea for foggy conditions and other types of hard-to-see weather conditions. This is one of GM's greatest ideas. This will help GM in sales in my opinion, but lets see what happens.
GM should consider selling this idea to Toyota or Honda so that the Quality will be a level that Americans are compfortable paying for.
I agree the'll put it on some high priced caddys and that will be it. Just like the heads up display and the night vision projection system. GM will also bundle it in a $8000 touring package with faux cherry wood trim, gold custom wheels and a fake convertable top.
The answer to my prayers - like a lot of aging (I hate to admit it) with failing eyesight I can proceed without endangering other road users