Ford's Innovative Headlight Technology Keeps Drivers Focused

Introduction to Ford's New Technology

Ford has been conducting trials for some extraordinary tech like a connected traffic light system and special geofencing tech. Now, the Blue Oval has revealed that its clever engineers have come up with a headlight that could help keep the driver's eyes on the road.

The Importance of Keeping Eyes on the Road

With touchscreens becoming ever so present in cars, drivers often have to take their eyes off the road to check the sat nav, adjust the music, or control the air-conditioning. This is dangerous because:

• While travelling at 90 km/h, a car covers 25 metres per second.
• A brief glance away can result in “driving blind” for ten metres or more.

Ford's New Headlight Features

Ford’s clever new headlight tech will provide drivers with information such as:

• Weather updates
• Upcoming turns according to the sat-nav
• Projection of the vehicle’s width on the road

This new headlight system aims to minimize the number of times a driver takes their eyes off the road to check the infotainment system.

Expert Insights on the Technology

“What started as playing around with a projector light and a blank wall could take lighting technologies to a whole new level. There’s the potential now to do so much more than simply illuminate the road ahead, to help reduce the stress involved in driving at night. The driver could get essential information without ever needing to take their eyes off the road,” said Lars Junker, features and software, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Ford of Europe.

Watch the Technology in Action