The transparent car in augmented reality

 The blind spot , the famous inaccessible area in the field of vision of the driver
 tor is one of the pitfalls all road users . A team Japa-
 nese has developed a system that allows drivers to not be bothered
 through the cockpit of their car. From the inside, the car seems so transparent.

To reduce the risk , only one solution : good look and check each
 maneuver that no one is around. However, it may
 be simpler, a car that the carrier does not hide the environ-
 ment . A glass car? Why not conduct such a machine allow
 related to better see the landscape and better manage the maneuvers , however
 we quickly imagine the maintenance and resistance problems this pose-
 would . In response, a Keio University team in Japan , found the
 ideal compromise .

 To make transparent any vehicle from the inside , she
 designed a camera and projector system to observe all
 Environmental unhindered by the passenger . This transparent car
 immerses the driver fully augmented reality , he no longer feels
 to be limited by the passenger and enjoys maximum visibility while Gar-
 ing the benefits and comfort of a closed vehicle. For this, the image is
 projected on the doors, the seats, the floor ... But the team had to overcome
 several technical problems to achieve this prototype.
 The projection must indeed be clearly visible in daylight. in this
 purpose , researchers have used is a retro - reflective surface which
 adapts to all areas of the vehicle. More preferably, the projection system
 is placed near the driver's head , which allows the image to be
 aligned with the vision of the driver. Hidden objects through the cockpit
 and appear in their true location , facilitating all
 maneuvers. " We built a setup specifically for a Toyota Prius ," explain the inventors
 Susumu Tachi Masahiko Inami and . This has made virtually transparent rear seats and allowed the driver
 see everything behind the car . "
 In this application, the system comprises a projector and six lenses. "They allow the driver to act normally
 LEMENT without the system having to track the movements of his head. This gives a panoramic view
 that the person can use intuitively , " continued the inventors. If the configuration has been designed for
 precise car, researchers do not have to stop there. They are currently in discussions to adapt
 their system to other makes and models of cars.
 But their system could also have other applications as they point out . Indeed, it would also be
 can be used in reverse as a camouflage system , although the technical constraints
 not make this case even feasible on the ground.