Audi's GPS-controlled headlights

Wow wouldnt want to nick the garage door and have to replace one of those!
 
Lol, hope it doesnt use windows embedded as on OS.

Where do you want to crash today?
 
Wow.... how innovative :rolleyes:
Why not rather build something that reads road signs for you?

Oh wait, Opel already did that and licensed it to Mercedes.
 
Vegeta said:
Wow wouldnt want to nick the garage door and have to replace one of those!
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The old mechanical citroen ds directional headlights from the 60's would make more sense to me from a financial perspective.

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Thank goodness. Those LED lights are so insanely bright and sit so high up.
 
The DS was an amazing car, decades ahead of its time. Actually had one for my wedding car, chose it over a '69 SL280 and 2004 A8. They are sublime.
 
Rouxenator said:
Wow.... how innovative :rolleyes:
Why not rather build something that reads road signs for you?

Oh wait, Opel already did that and licensed it to Mercedes.
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Because Audi expect you to at least have some semblance of driving acumen? It's such technology which plays a part in the poor driving ability people these days seem to have...
 
Love how technology is being applied in the automotive field. Only concern I have about these GPS units are whether they will be able to maintain a constant connection.

I often get my track recorders to lose 'signal' resulting in blank spots on my route. I guess in such a case the headlights will just remain as normal i.e. straight ahead...
 
What if the GPS maps are outdated and the lights go "around" a corner that's no longer there? Suddenly your lights miss the pothole, but at least you had a good view of the guy taking a dump in the field next to the road.
 
BMW has the glare-free High Beam Assistant from BMW ConnectedDrive and option of the Night Vision with Dynamic Night Spot Light.

BMW Adaptive Headlights are combined with BMW High-beam Assistant technology to provide an intelligent headlight system that optimises the illumination of the road ahead without glaring on-coming traffic and other road users. This ensures improved visibility and safety during night time and poor weather driving conditions.

The glare-free High Beam Assistant from BMW ConnectedDrive regulates the main beam of the headlights for optimum illumination of the route and thus reduces the burden on the driver. When the system is activated, an image sensor on the inside of the front mirror monitors the lighting conditions and the traffic ahead at a distance of up to 400 metres. The assistant uses these sensor images to determine the strength of the high beam and varies it smoothly. Oncoming traffic is registered at a distance of some 1,000 metres. A mechanism in the headlight specifically covers points in the high beam and dynamically aligns it so that any risk of dazzling is ruled out.
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So… Audi is tackling the Mercedes S-class with their 8-series. Taking over Flagship technological innovation…
 
Rouxenator said:
How many times have you driven past a sign and just missed what was on it?
When last did you go past a speed trap and though "Shiznitz! What's the speed limit again?"
Boet, you need an Insignia : http://www.euroncap.com/rewards/opel_eye.aspx
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The thing is, you shouldn't miss it in the first place. Your attention should be on the road, and on the lookout for traffic signs and the like.
 
dlk001 said:
BMW has the glare-free High Beam Assistant from BMW ConnectedDrive and option of the Night Vision with Dynamic Night Spot Light.
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Not even close to comparable. The intent is similar, but the execution & flexibility on this new system is way beyond. e.g. The BMW system can only blend down horizontally. Plus its mechanical so it'll be many times slower.

Don't get me wrong: I'm a BMW fan, but I reckon Audi is on to something good here.

GhostSixFour said:
What if the GPS maps are outdated and the lights go "around" a corner that's no longer there? Suddenly your lights miss the pothole, but at least you had a good view of the guy taking a dump in the field next to the road.
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Haha. Yeah I don't think Audi engineers design with SA in mind.

MKFrost said:
Love how technology is being applied in the automotive field.
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Yep. Esp in the flagship German cars because you know in a couple of years time it'll be standard on entry level cars.
 
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