Corning ® Curved Mirror Solution, a new product from its Automotive Glass Solutions business unit, has been selected by Hyundai Mobis as a mirror element for augmented reality (AR) head-up display (HUD) systems. The system was unveiled on hyundai Motor Group's all-electric midsize CUV 2021 IonIQ 5 model earlier this year, according to Corning.
Nearly 5 million cars sold by 2020 will be equipped with heads-up display technology. That number is expected to double by 2025, as mainstream automakers quickly start incorporating AR in auto parts with advanced connectivity capabilities.
YoungHoon Han, Vice president of Hyundai Mobis, said, "The high quality mirror is a key component of the Mobis head-up display system, which projects information to the road position 7.5 meters in front of the driver, allowing the driver to see critical safety information more clearly. "Our long-standing partnership with Corning has made possible the launch of AR HUD products with wide field of view and high definition imaging."
The Corning mirror allows for a larger display area projected on the windshield over a distance five times greater than traditional technology, helping automakers deliver leading immersive, connected driving experiences.
The head-up display system uses mirrors to project driving information, such as navigation and speed, normally displayed on the dashboard directly onto the windshield of the driver's head-up area. AR HUDs are advanced headup display technology that turns windshields into immersive displays that project large, dynamic images onto the road in front of the driver's view.
"As the driving experience becomes more connected, immersive, and interactive, the need for advanced features like augmented reality is growing," said Mike Kunigonis, vice president and general manager, Corning Automotive Glass Solutions. Corning's technology enables this truly unique driving experience, which is why modern Mobis has chosen Corning's curved mirror solution for its new generation of head-up displays."
