Credit: Volvo/ Gizmag
Rather than dimming your headlights, why not cast a shadow to protect the drivers of oncoming cars? That's what Volvo's new headlights do!
Works for cars you are following too.
One question though: what does the system do when there are many sources of light, as in a city? Perhaps a default shadow similar to a conventional low beam.
http://www.gizmag.com/volvo-active-high-beam-control/26445/ / dazzle dazzled car high beams dip headlamps potentially dangerous Geneva Motor Show Volvo Active High Beam Control mechanical system headlamps actively selectively shields oncoming cars being followed lights high beams continually dazzling suddenly darkened road illuminate road everywhere car approaching opposite direction approached behind see sides road confidently stay in control camera already installed rear-view mirror car detection auto braking system camera detects other car calculates area shaded 1.5-degree margin Active Beam Control system activates tiny cylinder different sized metal pieces shade selected area proper degree renewed Active High Beam Control technology enhance visibility Prof. Lotta Jakobsson, Senior Technical Specialist Safety at Volvo Cars Safety Centre /
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