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Augmented Reality Dashboard May Save You From Real Crashes

Currently, my dashboard is used to three things: speedometer checks, radio and arhythmic hand drumming. Pioneer would like to change that, thank you very much, with a souped-up in-dash augmented reality system that shows you where lanes are, recognises cars and traffic lights, and even knows the identity of some of local stores.

The system—which goes on sale in Japan next month for $US3700 – also includes a DVD/CD player, USB port and SD card reader, 5.1 centre speaker and Bluetooth, all wired into a 7-inch LCD display. To be honest, at the moment it seems to just confirm all the things you could see for yourself by just looking out the windshield. The potential for in-car AR is downright titillating, sure; just maybe not $US3700 worth. [AV Watch via CrunchGear]

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    Adam

    Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I’m actually quite fond of this idea, i have seen screenshots of GPS systems being broadcast on the windscreen so you actually see what lane you should be in via a color, Blue meaning the lane should be in as well as Arrows to turn right or left, but agree $3700 is alot so will wait couple of years.

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