Panasonic AR HUD

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Panasonic AR HUD is a Head-UP augmented reality (AR) display for next generation cars

2021

Installation in Mitsubishi Outlander

On May 28, 2021, it became known that the wide-format HUD (Head-Up display), developed by the automotive division of the Japanese corporation Panasonic, was installed in the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV crossover . More details here.

Holographic Head-Up Display Announcement with AI

On January 14, 2021, Panasonic Automotive introduced the Head-UP augmented reality (AR) display for next-generation cars. Using the latest developments in optics, projections, image processing, as well as artificial intelligence supported by the SPYDR interior domain controller, Panasonic engineers designed a visual assistance system for the driver.

Panasonic AR HUD

According to the company, AR HUD combines physical and augmented reality, projecting a bright two-plane laser holography onto the windshield, displaying a real time significant for the driver information about the data road situation, updated every 300 milliseconds, multiply-, navigation speed, fuel balance, kilometers, etc. Mass use of such developments cars in may begin as early as 2023.

The system accurately tracks the direction of view of the driver, as well as the movement of objects around the moving car, and accordingly dynamically adjusts (displaces) holograms and images of augmented reality, avoiding "dissynchronous." This allows you to reduce the load on a person and make driving safer.

In addition to Panasonic Head-UP technologies, the display uses the development of Envisics, a startup in the field of creating automotive holography, and AI navigation, 3D localization and situational analytics technologies from Phiar, the developer of the patented AR spatial navigation platform based on artificial intelligence.

HUD is one of the fastest growing categories of the vehicle market in 2021, but traditional indicators on the windshield cover only a small section of the road. Panasonic solutions in the field of AR HUD cover more road space and at the same time combine standard information (data on traffic speed and fuel reserve) with 3D projections on objects in the far field, navigation and other important information that overlaps the road space in front. said Scott Kirchner, president of Panasonic Automotive and chief executive of Panasonic Smart Mobility

Key features of AR Head-UP display:

• Vision tracking technology - The system projects information at the level of the driver's eyes depending on which side he looks, avoiding "stratification" of images when a person turns his head.
• Advanced optics - provides an expanded field of view at a distance of 10 or more meters. The system is able to detect pedestrians and other objects in low light and at night. The inclined virtual planes of the image adjust the visibility of objects in the field of view of the driver, discretely tracking the position of his eyes.
• Accurate AI navigation - the navigation module based on AI and AR supports multi-color three-dimensional graphics, which flexibly adjust to changes in the picture behind the windows of a moving car. Inc. places markers on lanes, GPS data (for example, arrows to turn), as well as sudden obstacles (accidents or cyclists in the way).
• Vibration Control - Panasonic's patented camera image stabilization algorithm ensures AR badges are accurately tied to real objects behind the windshield and does not shift, even if the car unexpectedly tosses on an uneven road.
• Real time data on the road environment - updates are received in real time; information from ADAS, AI, AR is updated in less than 300 milliseconds.
• 3D radar - provides 180-degree visibility up to 90 m forward and up to 3 road lanes.
• Compact size - the system does not take up much space and can be built into a car of any configuration.
• 4K resolution - a clear and bright 4K image using advanced laser and holographic technologies to show static near-field information and a perspective plane on which AR graphics are superimposed.

Using the PRIZM algorithm provides:

• Precision placement - Optimal positioning of images
• Reflection - "smart" superimposition of graphics on the road, signs and objects using artificial intelligence
• Intuitive - the ability to recognize/focus the driver's attention on approaching objects, be it a deer suddenly stepping onto the road or a road fence
• Zonal - the system optimizes the field of view and organically displays objects on the glass without obscuring the road
• Mission Control - a dynamic combination of augmented reality and existing road infrastructure