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If it can detect cars and de-illuminate, it shouldn't be too hard to detect and spot-light other things for safety, like people, animals, debris.
by hirundo 6y ago
If it can detect cars and de-illuminate, it shouldn't be too hard to detect and spot-light other things for safety, like people, animals, debris.
- infogulch 6y agoCurrent resolution generally seems to be less than 100 headlight 'pixels' so we may need more resolution before we can dim someone's face specifically. But that could get especially interesting when you connect it to a self driving system. The car's AI could become a more active participant in 'looking' at things.
- drglitch 6y agoMercedes has a good demo video about current state of this tech (EU only) - when you drive a car with it, it’s literally magical. Alternative tech uses a projector-like screen with 4K resolution, allowing for very precise light control. Here is a demo: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJjvYPV3oc https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0OJjvYPV3oc
- dx034 6y agoAre they actually developed by Mercedes? Or do they have exclusive contracts with a supplier like Bosch?
- glxxyz 6y agoWith RGB LEDs it could highlight them in a different color; the Fox Puck of driving? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grOttsHuuzE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grOttsHuuzE