Continental’s First 3D Digital Cluster Introduced by Genesis GV80

An advanced 3D display with 3D capabilities is in development.

The GV80 is the first SUV produced from Genesis and also the first company model to receive a three-dimensional instrument cluster. It’s the first time that it has launched it in a production vehicle, thanks to automotive tech supplier Continental.

The technology Continental uses parallax barriers to divide the image into two distinct views. This creates a 3D image. The interior camera detects the driver’s sight line to adjust the picture. The camera can detect if the driver is too focused on the cluster, warn him, and identify potential moments of driver fatigue or distraction.

Frank Rabe, Continental’s head of HMI, stated that “with our volume-production display featuring Autostereoscopic 3D technology we are raising the bar for human-machine interaction and laying the foundations to intuitive communication in tomorrow’s connected cockpit.” We integrated multiple displays into the Cross Domain Hub’s center console to ensure safety and comfort.

Continental's First 3D Digital Cluster Introduced by Genesis GV80

Continental is currently developing its next-generation 3D instrument cluster, which will combine all central console displays into one unit. This will allow the driver the ability to change the content layout across multiple displays, such as to drag navigation maps from front passenger’s display to the cluster screen.

The company is currently developing a new generation 3D display for the front passenger, and the occupants of the rear seats. It uses 3D Lightfield Technology (Leia). The new technology, according to Continental, will enable passengers to access a variety of digital services including video conferences and online shopping.