LG Electronics Subsidiary ZKW "Developing Innovative Lighting Technology for Autonomous Driving"

An image depicting the Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)-based 'micromirror' technology for autonomous driving, unveiled by Austria's ZKW. (Photo by ZKW)

An image depicting the Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)-based 'micromirror' technology for autonomous driving, unveiled by Austria's ZKW. (Photo by ZKW)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Austrian company ZKW, a subsidiary of LG Electronics specializing in automotive lighting, announced on the 26th that it is developing innovative lighting technology for autonomous driving.

ZKW is researching and developing MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)-based 'micromirror' technology for safe autonomous driving in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs, Evatec, EV Group, and TDK Electronics. According to ZKW, micromirrors help laser beams used in automotive lighting operate more precisely. They are utilized to clearly project various symbol information such as warning signs and arrows onto the road while driving. They can also be used in LiDAR systems for distance measurement, headlights, and taillights.

ZKW aims to enhance the resolution of road-illuminating lights with this technology, enabling drivers to acquire information accurately and improve driving safety. ZKW is developing two prototypes by integrating micromirror chips and the necessary electronic devices into a single lighting system. Oliver Schwert, CEO of ZKW, stated, "Micromirrors will play a key role in autonomous driving lighting technology," adding, "This technology will make cars smarter and safer and enable interaction in various situations."

This year, ZKW is accelerating the development of innovative technologies to strengthen its competitiveness in the automotive electronics sector through collaborations with multiple companies and institutions. In the first half of this year, it developed intelligent high beams in cooperation with Israeli startup New Sight Imaging. Recently, it has been working with the Austrian Institute of Technology and Wiener Neustadt University of Applied Sciences to develop innovative automotive control devices. The goal is to develop devices capable of controlling future vehicle sensors such as radar, LiDAR, and cameras, as well as headlights and displays.

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