Vehicle light technology helps automobile intelligence

Vehicle optical technology refers to a series of technologies that combine optical technology with the automotive industry to enhance the intelligence, networking and user experience of automobiles.It mainly includes technologies such as HUD (head-up display), smart car lights and light field screens.The development of vehicle-mounted optical technology has undergone a transformation from single function to multi-functional integration.In recent years, with the in-depth development of the four new modernizations of automobiles (electrification, intelligence, networking, and sharing), automobiles have gradually transformed from simple transportation to a "third living space" integrating travel, work, entertainment, and consumption.As the entrance to human-vehicle interaction, vehicle-mounted light technology has been endowed with more and more functions, and application scenarios have been continuously enriched.

The application scenarios of vehicle light technology mainly include the following aspects:

1. Heads-up Display (HUD) HUD technology has gone through the development process from C-HUD (Combiner HUD) to W-HUD (Windshield HUD), and then to AR-HUD (Augmented Reality HUD). AR-HUD can display AR real-life navigation and smart driving information, further enhancing the driving experience.

2. Smart lights: Smart lights include technologies such as matrix headlights and projection headlights, which can automatically adjust the light intensity and illumination range according to road conditions and driving needs, improving the safety and comfort of driving at night.

3. Light field screen This technology may be widely used in future cars.

4. In-vehicle communication system: Currently, many companies in the industry are studying transforming the in-vehicle communication system from traditional electrical signals to optical signals to improve communication efficiency and security. Optical signal processing requires specific optical technology and equipment, which marks that vehicle display technology will enter the era of optical imaging from the era of LCD screens.

5. Visible light camera: In-vehicle visible light cameras are used for real-time environment sensing and autonomous navigation and safe obstacle avoidance. These cameras can capture high-definition images of the surrounding environment and use intelligent algorithms to avoid obstacles to ensure driving safety.

In the future, vehicle-mounted optical technology will continue to help automotive intelligence and promote networked innovation.The trend of HUD as the main display screen for drivers is more obvious, and the number of HUD replacement instrument models will increase exponentially in the next two years.AR-HUD can be compatible with real life and has a more intuitive display application and ecology.In addition, smart lights and light field screens will continue to evolve to meet consumers 'increasing car display needs.In addition, vehicle-mounted light technology will also be closely integrated with intelligent driving systems, human-computer interaction, etc. to improve the intelligent level of cars.