The invention of a mirror with a much wider viewing angle than a conventional mirror

There are many types of anti-blind mirrors for vehicles on the market, these mirrors are often curved, so the image in the mirror is distorted far more than the reality. While the images in the mirror are distorted, these mirrors give people a relatively clear view of the surrounding environment, helping them avoid traffic accidents.

However, the antique mirrors selling full at the market will be nothing compared to the anti-blind mirror was the researchers at Drexel University. Dr. Andrew Hicks created a blind anti-blind mirror that does not make the image in the mirror distorted.

These mirrors look like a monolithic glass but are actually made up of a lot of small mirrors are calculated and streamlined. The surface of the mirror resembles a ball commonly seen on disco floors of the 1980s, with pieces of metal lined up.

The new mirror was created at Drexel University.

As a result, Hicks' design is a mirror of the broad vision that the image is almost unchanged from reality. These new flat-panel mirrors give the driver a 45-degree wide viewing angle while the other normal mirrors give a view of about 15 ^{° to} 17 ^° .

However, the future development of this type of mirror is not good. The mirror was invented in the United States, but the law on the production of cars in the US forced manufacturers to use the normal flat mirror. Anti-blind mirrors are only permitted on the passenger side and must be added: 'Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.'

Broad vision does not change the nature of the image.

This mirror was invented many years ago but only recently accepted in America. Hopefully in the near future, these mirrors will be widely produced to provide a safe driving space.

References: Gizmag