Dongfeng Motor to deploy smart digital rear-view mirror onto AEOLUS’ Haohan model

Beijing (Gasgoo)- Effective from July 1, a new regulation on motor vehicles’ indirect vision devices will be officially implemented in China, signaling the legal acceptance of electronic rear-view mirrors on automobiles. 

Dongfeng Motor disclosed that it has developed its own electronic rear-view mirror called the "smart car’s eye" (translated from Chinese), which will debut on the upcoming Dongfeng AEOLUS flagship model, the Haohan, providing drivers with enhanced convenience.

Haohan; p hoto credit: Dongfeng Motor

The introduction of the smart external rear-view mirror not only solves numerous issues associated with traditional rear-view mirrors but also delivers an entirely new driving experience. It improves driving comfort while effectively enhancing road safety and reducing accident rates.

Dongfeng Motor’s smart rear-view mirror incorporates an external camera and an internal display. By utilizing digital image processing technology, it captures and analyzes real-time images of the vehicle's surroundings and presents them on a dedicated high-definition screen within the car for the driver's perception and judgment. 

Smart rear-view mirror; photo credit: Dongfeng Motor

Unlike the traditional rear-view mirrors, Dongfeng Motor’s smart rear-view mirror employs an external lens to transmit images, reducing the size of the mirrors by approximately 40%. This also cuts down the vehicle's aerodynamic drag and wind noise, leading to potential advantages in fuel efficiency and energy consumption. 

The wider field of view and increased flexibility in adjustment, achieved by modifying the wide-angle and telephoto settings, address the limitations of traditional mirrors such as limited adjustability, glare, and blind spots. The built-in display adopts a high-definition digital image sensor, providing a clearer image. Furthermore, a special coating on the lens of Dongfeng Motor’s smart rear-view mirror ensures excellent water repellency, preventing water droplets from affecting the visibility. It also solves safety concerns related to traditional optical rear-view mirrors, such as blurred vision in rainy or foggy weather and dark imaging at night.

Previously, Dongfeng Motor’s smart rear-view mirror project achieved successful trading on the Hubei Technology Exchange, generating total revenue of approximately 3.5 million yuan. This milestone signifies the high commercial and social value of this technological achievement and the recognition it has received from users and the market.