Timeline of Headlight Technology Advancements

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  • Incandescent bulbs become the standard for car headlights.

    Incandescent bulbs become the standard for car headlights.

  • Introduction of halogen headlights, offering increased brightness and efficiency compared to incandescent bulbs.

    Introduction of halogen headlights, offering increased brightness and efficiency compared to incandescent bulbs.

  • Early research on the negative effects of headlight glare on driver visibility (Reference: Smith et al., 2015)

    Early research on the negative effects of headlight glare on driver visibility (Reference: Smith et al., 2015)

  • Development of HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlights, providing even greater light intensity.

    Development of HID (High-Intensity Discharge) headlights, providing even greater light intensity.

  • Introduction of Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS), allowing headlights to adjust beam patterns based on vehicle speed and steering (Reference: Jones & Brown, 2017).

    Introduction of Adaptive Front Lighting Systems (AFS), allowing headlights to adjust beam patterns based on vehicle speed and steering (Reference: Jones & Brown, 2017).

  • Introduction of Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) technology, enabling the use of high beams without glare for oncoming drivers (Reference: Clark & Taylor, 2011).

    Introduction of Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) technology, enabling the use of high beams without glare for oncoming drivers (Reference: Clark & Taylor, 2011).

  • Development of modular LED glare-free high beam designs for enhanced functionality (Reference: Hill et al., 2014)

    Development of modular LED glare-free high beam designs for enhanced functionality (Reference: Hill et al., 2014)

  • Ongoing research on advanced glare-free headlight controller systems, including those utilizing Arduino Uno for control and LED lighting.

    Ongoing research on advanced glare-free headlight controller systems, including those utilizing Arduino Uno for control and LED lighting.