The Future of Self-Driving Cars and Smart Windows

Nothing speaks of the future more than the dawn of self-driving cars. While current technology is limited to driver assistance technologies such as keeping the car in lane, emergency braking and speed controls, fully automated vehicles are not too far off in the future.  Soon commuters everywhere will be zooming along highways in vehicles that do all the driving and deliberating for you.

A Revolution of Time

Taking the act of driving out of the equation means one of two things for the average passenger: either more downtime or more productive time. Whether you are the type of person to catch a nap in a built-in lounge chair, watch a movie on a big screen, read an e-book on your personal device, or bang out a few e-mails during this newly acquired time spent not driving, your environment would have to match your chosen activity. This is where smart windows come in: intuitive technology combined with glass that allows you to tailor your riding experience.

Smart Glass and Your Experience

A nanotechnology company called Research Frontier has already begun production of what they call SmartGlass. This high-tech glass is used for car windows and sunroofs and can be adjusted to let in more or less light. SmartGlass is coated in a film that can change its tint at the turn of a dial. With this technology, you can instantly customize your experience depending on the task at hand.

The Future is Here

The future of transportation is looming on the horizon and with it comes a new level of comfort and ease for those of us that spend a lot of time in motorized vehicles. The decision about what to do with our newly acquired free time rest on no one’s shoulders but our own. Regardless of what we choose we can be assured of being able to create an environment that matches our intent.