Kumho HT Develops Korea's First Autonomous Driving-Linked Intelligent Headlamp Prototype... Accelerating Commercialization

Kumho HT announced on the 20th that it has completed the development of a prototype ultra-high-resolution micro LED pixel light through a national project. The product is currently under research and development for application in automobiles and is planned to be linked with autonomous vehicles in the future.

In July last year, Kumho HT was selected as the lead organization for the national project titled "Development of Ultra-High-Resolution Micro LED Intelligent Pixel Lighting to Expand the Global Automotive Parts Supply Chain." Through this project, the company is focusing on developing high-resolution smart lamps capable of autonomous driving and sensor integration that can direct light to desired locations.

The goal is to develop an optimal high-resolution pixel headlamp by connecting micro LEDs, which have been used in existing display technology, with an Active Matrix Backplane. If commercialized, this technology is expected to maximize the precision of vehicle lighting and dramatically improve safety and visibility.

Based on its accumulated proprietary lamp technology, Kumho HT has been advancing pixel lighting technology in collaboration with the Korea Photonics Technology Institute. The company explained that through active cooperation with external organizations, it is not only increasing the commercialization potential of related technologies but also strengthening its competitiveness in the next-generation automotive lighting market.

A Kumho HT official said, "It is significant that we have developed the country's first prototype intelligent headlamp capable of autonomous driving integration through this national project," adding, "Starting this year, we have begun research to apply micro LED pixel light products to automobiles and will accelerate research and development to ultimately equip autonomous vehicles in cooperation with global automakers."

He continued, "We plan to continue ongoing innovation to lead the paradigm shift in various vehicle lighting technologies in line with the autonomous driving era," and added, "Through this, we will focus the company's capabilities to establish ourselves as a leader in the global automotive lighting market."

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