Glass solution to safeguard the precision 'eyes' of self driving

November, 2023

Advanced driver assistance systems and self-driving vehicles have already carved out a place in the future of driving, and now artificial intelligence is making its way onto roads thanks to its ability to navigate tricky environments. But these sophisticated systems hinge on rapid and precise data collection to make the split-second decisions needed when driving. Enter LiDAR*, a laser radar technology that functions as the 'eyes' of autonomous vehicles.

Leveraging its extensive expertise in automotive safety glass, AGC has introduced Wideye^™, a glass specially designed for LiDAR. The glass boasts high near-infrared transparency while protecting sensor modules against damage. Wideye^™ is optimally suited for the long-term safety of autonomous driving systems and ADAS, a nd is planned to launch globally in 2024.

* LiDAR, along with cameras, millimeter-wave radar and ultrasonic radar, is crucial for accurate detection of people and obstacles and plays a vital role in creating a digital 3D map of the vehicle's surroundings.