Automotive Augmented Reality Head-Up Displays.

Area of Science:

• Automotive Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Optoelectronics

Background:

• Augmented reality head-up displays (AR-HUDs) represent the next generation of in-vehicle intelligent platforms.
• AR-HUDs offer significant information interaction capacity, aiding drivers and improving safety by reducing distractions.
• Current AR-HUD systems face challenges in multi-plane full-color display and seamless integration of virtual and real-world information.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review key performance metrics for head-up displays (HUDs).
• To investigate the structural variations in different picture generation units (PGUs).
• To analyze the current development status, advantages, disadvantages, and future research directions of AR-HUD technology.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of existing HUD metrics and PGU structures.
• Analysis of current AR-HUD technologies, including devices and materials.
• Comparative assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of existing AR-HUD systems.

Main Results:

• Identification of critical metrics for evaluating HUD performance.
• Overview of diverse PGU architectures and their implications for AR-HUDs.
• Detailed analysis of the technological landscape, highlighting areas for advancement.

Conclusions:

• AR-HUD technology holds great potential for enhancing driving safety and user experience.
• Overcoming challenges in multi-plane display and virtual-real integration is crucial for AR-HUD advancement.
• Future research should focus on novel devices, materials, and system designs to realize the full capabilities of AR-HUDs.