General Motors will utilize advanced augmented reality technology to create windshield displays that alert drivers to potential hazards.

Potential Hazards Highlighted:

- Vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians that could be out of sight around corners or in blind spots.

- The position of other road users in relation to the driver's vehicle, even when they're hidden by obstructions.

Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems:

This augmented reality technology will be part of GM's broader advanced driver-assistance systems, which can automatically brake, accelerate, and steer the car to avoid obstacles.

Integration of Surround Vision:

The windshield displays will use the same type of sensors that feed video to GM's Surround Vision camera system, which displays a 360-degree view of the surrounding terrain on the car's infotainment screen.

Benefits of AR Windshield Displays:

- Enhance driver awareness and safety by providing important information directly within the driver's line of sight.

- Reduce accidents and collisions caused by obscured or hidden road users and obstacles.

- Create a more immersive, intuitive driving experience by layering critical information onto the real world.

While GM has not announced specific models or vehicles that will integrate this technology, the automaker has been at the forefront of advanced driver-assistance and safety features, setting the stage for a potential industry-wide shift toward more advanced HUDs and AR solutions.