Augmented Reality
First responders in a car crash need to act and think fast. Sometimes they need quickly sawing a car open to remove passengers after an accident. Mercedes-Benz have recently developed Rescue Assist, an augmented reality smartphone/tablet app that allows first responders to quickly view hidden vital systems on a wrecked vehicle.
Here’s how it works. The app shows a 3D representation of the inside of the car. First responders can use the app to quickly see fuel lines, batteries, airbags, and other potential hazards in order to best access the situation.
This app is the next step of an existing Rescue Assist program, enabling first responders to quickly look up vehicle information online. The value of both systems is that they allow emergency workers to act quickly, when every second is crucial. Augmented reality is also being used for other purposes in the automotive industry.
Both Chrysler and Hyundai have augmented reality features on their apps, allowing the user to point at a part of the vehicle and receive more information. Though the Hyundai app is more advanced, showing explanatory videos and operating instructions, while the Chrysler app simply shows text based explanations of warning light functions. Most car manuals have also turned digital, but many car companies still include a printed manual with a new car.
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What kind of information is necessary for owning a car, now that much of it is computerized? As vehicles grow more advanced, as does the dynamic information needed to properly care for them.
