Pioneer manufactures the first browser that combines Augmented Reality and HUD
The consumer electronics firm Pioneer has introduced the new GPS navigators Cyber Navi series, offering Augmented Reality technology that we saw in previous models. But, this time adds the possibility to enjoy it directly on the windshield of the car through technology HUD (Head Up Display), achieving a similar effect ... to be playing in the living room with the latest installment of Gran Turismo.
This is achieved by a projector with a special translucent visor which is placed in the visor area of the conductor, being in front of the eye. The projector, connected to the central unit via Bluetooth, issues relevant images for driving on the screen using laser technology. The effect is a crisp, full-color 90 x 30 cm in front of our eyes, with a resolution of 720 × 260 pixels, which provides information such as route, speed limits, traffic information, etc..
The projector, manufactured by Microvision, automatically adjusts image brightness based on ambient light. The GPS Pioneer also offers DVD playback, connection to Apple devices, and is compatible with front-view camera to combine real images with Augmented Reality in the browser screen.
For now these two models of Cyber Navi series will be available in Japan from July, at prices estimated $ 3,765 AVIC-ZH99 HUD and $ 4,015 AVIC-VH99 HUD.
We do not know if you come to Europe, but we raise some doubts, not about compatibility, since it seems that may be installed in 70% of existing vehicles, but on the security provided by such systems, perhaps because too information and that size in such a critical area for the driver's vision can cause distractions and lack of concentration. We leave you with a video demo to judge for yourself