Adaptive driving beam headlamp and projection lighting

Adaptive driving beam (ADB) system has emerged as the most efficient headlamp technology that offers optimum illumination, when driving during night, without causing a glare for other road users, including the drivers of oncoming and preceding vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. ADB headlights help drivers to drive always in high beam light while shadowing the areas that could dazzle other road users, which could sometimes lead to serious accidents.

Apart from providing optimum road illumination, currently, more advanced ADB headlights support various safety, driver assistance and communication functions, such as lane marking, lane light and onto-the-road light projection of symbols, logo, warnings and navigation guidance. 

Projection lighting is fast becoming a key tool for automakers to personalize their vehicles. Such lights are independent of functional lights and can be installed around a vehicle including under the doors, the outer rearview mirror, in the trunk lid and the rocker chassis to project brands, logos, welcome or goodbye messages, and safety alerts near the vehicle’s surrounding. In addition, high-resolution headlights can be used for projection lighting.

Our latest report on Adaptive driving beam headlamp and projection lighting offers a detailed analysis of these two key technologies in automotive lighting. The report uses S&P Global Mobility component forecasts for headlights, which are true as of Dec. 30, 2023.