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

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Land Rover has introduced a "Vanishing" Hood feature that utilizes a heads-up display (HUD) on the windshield combined with front-facing cameras. This innovative application enhances visibility by allowing drivers to see what is obstructed by the vehicle's hood, particularly useful in off-road conditions. The feature aims to improve driver awareness of tire positioning and terrain, making it a significant advancement in 4WD technology.

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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: