Racing game’s ＂novice mode＂ Autonavi pushes AR navigation
[Autohome Connected Travel] When we play racing games, the suggested driving route is projected on the track in novice mode. Generally, following this route can pass each corner without rushing out of the track. Today, this "novice mode" is applied to navigation by Autonavi.
It has been less than a month since Autonavi announced a new version of the map that supports Carplay function. Autonavi maps and Ali Damo Academy have released car AR navigation. Do you still remember the real-life navigation of Roewe MARVEL X? Click for details "AR function introduction, experience MARVEL X driver assistance system", if you were still short of AR navigation with a MARVEL X before, then in 1 month, you will only be short of AR navigation with a rearview mirror.
What needs does AR navigation solve?
Whether it is the real navigation displayed from the dashboard of MARVEL X or the "product" brought by Autonavi this time, most people will think that AR navigation is very cool, so what needs can it actually solve? Installation B only accounts for a small part of the proportion, and its fundamental significance is to solve the "understanding cost" in the process of using navigation.
To achieve AR navigation functions, the hardware needs to have image acquisition (camera), positioning (GPS positioning, gyroscope, inertial navigation), image recognition (chip, algorithm), navigation (lane-level navigation, road and traffic data). The core technology of AR navigation, image recognition, is developed by Autonavi in collaboration with Aridama Academy.
For a typical example, when driving at high speed, there are often vehicles that suddenly slow down or stop at the exit, which often leads to rear-end collisions. The reason is mostly to miss the exit or not confirm whether the current exit should go out. The function of AR navigation is to help the driver get on the right path through the real-life guide.
What can the AR navigation released by Autonavi do?
In addition to the above functions, with the help of image recognition technology to detect the car in front, when the intersection lights switch and the car leaves, the navigation will give the driver a voice prompt.
Hardware Carrier for AR Navigation
At present, the AR car navigation functions brought by Autonavi are basically auxiliary navigation, with some pre-collision and lane departure prompts attached, which is generally more practical. But this set of AR navigation needs to rely on a set of hardware as a carrier to show these functions. Similar to the LCD dashboard, multimedia display, and HUD head-up system used by MARVEL X can all become AR navigation carriers, but these hardware need to rely on the entire vehicle manufacturer, so Autonavi chose a shortcut – smart rearview mirrors.
Don’t rush to scold the street! I know that most people are not optimistic about the product of smart rearview mirrors, but in Autonavi’s own words: we can’t take the PPT when we go to discuss cooperation with the OEM? In fact, smart rearview mirrors are hardware that integrates cameras, chip computing, and display screens and can be quickly landed. Low threshold is the biggest feature, so Autonavi chose the smart rearview mirror in cooperation with China Mobile to make this set of AR navigation "landing".
From the actual experience, there is no problem with the AR navigation function itself, and the auxiliary effect of combining voice broadcast on the driver is still very strong. But if you add the carrier – the smart rearview mirror, this feeling is a little sour. First of all, to use AR navigation, you must sacrifice the function of the inner rearview mirror itself, which is obviously not good for driving safety. Secondly, due to the problem of lens material, more serious reflective problems will also reduce the functionality of the AR navigation itself. In addition, the entire AR navigation is integrated in the small area of the inner rearview mirror, which greatly reduces the effect.
Write at the end:
It is understood that this smart rearview mirror that can use AR navigation will be in marketing activities in November, and more smart rearview mirrors will be equipped with this function thereafter. But in terms of experience, AR navigation presented on the central control screen and dashboard is the most anticipated. Of course, if it is not subject to configuration factors, HUD is the best choice. (Photo/Text Autohome Li Xiang)
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