Land Rover's Vanishing Hood - Clever application for the HUD

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Land Rover's innovative "Vanishing" hood utilizes a heads-up display (HUD) and front-facing cameras to enhance driver visibility, particularly in off-road situations. This technology allows drivers to see what is obstructed by the hood, improving navigation over rough terrain. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of this feature, suggesting it could also display tire position and angle for better control. Users appreciate the clever application of existing technology to enhance safety and performance. Overall, this advancement represents a significant step in off-road driving capabilities.
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That was a fairly tame looking demo. This is what it's meant for. Note the low tech "head out of the window" method.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICr7V40cTSM
 
Yeah, hopefully it gives a good view of what your tires are about to roll over, and it would be nice if they could show the angle/position of the tires as well. :smile:
 

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