Bringing surround view to the automotive masses with PowerVR

By Imagination Technologies Group plc

February 28, 2018

The democratisation of technology is a remarkable thing. What is exclusive and special one day is seemingly everywhere the next. It’s commonly known as the pace of change and for the most part, it’s a good thing. This is especially true in the world of automotive. What used to be the preserve of high-end vehicles quickly trickles down to regular vehicles so everyone can benefit. Today, no one could imagine owning a new car that didn’t offer features such as power steering and anti-lock brakes, but the former was introduced in the mid-fifties and the latter, not until the 1970s.

One feature that’s relatively new to today’s cars is a reversing camera system – unusual even a decade ago, but commonplace now. Indeed, in the US it’s a requirement by law on all new vehicles from 2018. A reversing camera is really handy in ensuring drivers can reverse more easily into a space behind them without hitting anything or anyone.

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