Real Time Tire Path Projection System for Better Driving Control

Summary: The challenge of precise tire placement while driving or parking can lead to wheel damage and poor maneuvering. The idea proposes projecting real-time, dynamic tire path outlines onto the road—either via external lasers/headlight tech or AR overlays—using existing vehicle sensor data to accurately guide tire movement, unlike static parking aids, improving control for all drivers, especially off-road or in tight spaces.

Driving through tight spaces or rough terrain often requires precise control over tire placement, which can be unexpectedly challenging. Even experienced drivers struggle to visualize exactly where their tires will track when parking or navigating obstacles, leading to curbed wheels, pothole damage, or inefficient maneuvering. While parking sensors and backup cameras help, they don’t provide proactive, real-time guidance about where the tires are heading next—especially when moving forward.

How It Could Work

One solution could involve projecting real-time tire path outlines onto the road ahead, adjusted dynamically as the driver steers. For instance, when turning right, curved lines would appear showing exactly where the front and rear tires will move. This could work via:

Sensors: Steering angle and wheel speed data (already available in most modern cars via OBD-II)
Projection: Laser/LED units near the bumper or integrated into headlights—or as an augmented reality overlay on a head-up display (HUD)
Algorithm: Calculating tire trajectories based on the car’s dimensions and real-time steering inputs

Potential Advantages Over Existing Solutions

Current parking aids like static backup camera guidelines or laser parking markers only work in reverse or show fixed boundaries. A dynamic forward-tracking system could fill gaps by:

Helping drivers parallel park without nudging curbs
Guiding off-roaders around rocks or ruts
Providing new drivers with a clearer sense of their vehicle’s footprint

Unlike generic AR navigation displays, this would focus specifically on tire placement precision—a niche most systems overlook.

Path to Implementation

A staged approach could validate the idea with minimal risk:

Software MVP: A smartphone app using AR and the phone’s camera to simulate tire paths, testing demand and usability
Hardware Prototype: Aftermarket LED projectors paired with OBD-II data for parked vehicle trials
Automaker Integration: Partnering with manufacturers to embed projections into headlights or HUDs as a premium feature

Daytime visibility and distraction risks would need testing, but high-contrast projections or driver-adjustable brightness could mitigate these.

Source of Idea:

This idea was taken from https://www.ideasgrab.com/ideas-2000-3000/ and further developed using an algorithm.

Skills Needed to Execute This Idea:

Vehicle DynamicsSensor IntegrationAugmented RealityAlgorithm DesignOBD-II SystemsLaser ProjectionUser Interface DesignPrototypingAutomotive EngineeringComputer VisionDriver Assistance Systems

Resources Needed to Execute This Idea:

Laser/LED Projection UnitsAugmented Reality Head-Up DisplayOBD-II Data InterfaceCustom Tire Trajectory Algorithm

Categories:Automotive TechnologyAugmented RealityDriver Assistance SystemsVehicle SafetyNavigation ToolsInnovative Driving Solutions

Hours To Execute (basic)

2000 hours to execute minimal version ()

Hours to Execute (full)

2500 hours to execute full idea ()

Estd No of Collaborators

10-50 Collaborators ()

Financial Potential

$10M–100M Potential ()

Impact Breadth

Affects 100K-10M people ()

Impact Depth

Moderate Impact ()

Impact Positivity

Probably Helpful ()

Impact Duration

Impacts Lasts 3-10 Years ()

Uniqueness

Moderately Unique ()

Implementability

Moderately Difficult to Implement ()

Plausibility

Logically Sound ()

Replicability

Moderately Difficult to Replicate ()

Market Timing

Good Timing ()

Project Type

Digital Product

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