Car maker Hyundai is one of several car manufacturers exploring new possibilities with LED lighting for vehicle headlamps. Its “Hidden Lighting Lamp” technology integrates light sources that appear to be a chrome material when switched off and then become brilliant illuminated when turned on.
The metallic appearance was created by covering the lens with a thin layer of aluminum and drilling numerous tiny holes in it to allow light through. A great deal of effort was made to create a futuristic look by experimenting with lens angles, hole shapes and patterns, and analyzing light characteristics and quality.
This is one of several ways in which headlamps are developing. Other directions include using cameras to detect car headlamps and streetlights and automatically turns off the car’s high beams; compact lensing; lights that welcome drivers to their vehicles; project images and text onto the road; and more.
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