LG's UltraView Windshield Named Finalist for 2026 PACE Pilot Award

The system merges a focus-free augmented reality head-up display with LG’s proprietary Hover Screen, projecting critical data such as speed and navigation cues directly into the driver’s line of sight. By separating information into distinct virtual distances—with secondary content like multimedia and climate controls appearing at 1.2 meters—the architecture reduces eye strain and minimizes the need for drivers to look away from the road. This approach directly addresses stricter 2026 safety protocols from the European New Car Assessment Programme.

Designed for integration into compact vehicle spaces, the display occupies roughly 15 liters of volume while offering a 25-by-7-degree field of view. When inactive, the unit remains transparent, avoiding the black masking typical of older display technologies. According to market data from Omdia, global head-up display shipments are expected to climb from 10.21 million units in 2025 to 25.27 million by 2032, positioning LG’s solution to meet the shifting demands of automakers looking to declutter cockpit layouts.