November 201719 The molding or overlaying of the physical world with information or other interactive elements is not new. It has been slowly encroaching on our lives, both at home and work, for a number of years. In its simplest form, augmented reality can include the humble heads up display available in some vehicles showing speed, direction, or mapping. The projection of a clock face onto a wall, the use of interactive white boards in the office, and performance sports lenses putting activity metrics into your field of vision. These are all the simplest of augmentation and are not new.We are seeing increased automotive developments, as an example lightweight gorilla glass featuring augmented reality capabilities has been demonstrated at various events this year (2017). These advancements push more information into the field of vision for both driver and passenger alike. Automotive manufacturers are embracing this technology, with many likely to have options that include augmented reality capable windscreens. Safety, as it has always been, will be a major driver behind this continued development. Imagine all new vehicles featuring collision avoidance by seeing beyond the headlights in the dark, or through thick fog. It is an evolutionary step before we see autonomous vehicles take over.BY JASON BLACKMAN, CIO, CARSALES.COM In Augmented Reality, Size MattersMiniaturization into standard eye glasses is already occurring and it has made considerable progressCIO Insights
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