Dashcams have already captured an important spot in the automobile accessories. Today, if you are buying a mid-range or top end model cars, you need to equip your car with a few gadgets like GPS trackers for cars, dashboard cameras for vehicles. These accessories are already creating a huge change in the market and providing additional benefits and features to the vehicles. With the fast changing technological landscape and the introduction of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions, the whole landscape could change quickly. Soon, we will see upgradation in the dashcams for vehicles and GPS trackers and other gadgets.
4K Videos & Dual-Channel Could be the Norm
As of now, only top end models of dashcams provide full HD video recording options at 1080p quality. However, even these cameras provide a good quality video recording only during the day time. In the coming years, the technology will get advanced and almost all the dashcams for cars will have 2K and 4K video recording options. Further, the framerate of the cameras could also get higher than 60 fps. It could get as high as 120 fps. As a result, the cameras can capture more information and it could help in forensic investigation of the incidents.
Extreme Low Light Capabilities will Increase Soon
The ability of cameras to shoot high quality videos in low light has definitely increased. However, the upward trend is only going to increase. You will soon see cameras that can record full HD videos even during night time. The night vision and low light capabilities of the cameras can even enhance the driving experience for drivers in real time.
GPS Trackers will Have EnhancedFunctionalities
Even today, we can find hi-tech dashcams for cars that come with GPS trackers. These in-built GPS devices can continuously track and monitor the vehicle in real time thereby providing an additional layer of security. Even if your car already has a GPS tracker, this increases the data redundancy and can help you to track the vehicles with greater accuracy.
The future reliability of the GPS trackers even in the affordable dashcams will be higher. So you need not worry about your car being stolen from your parking area. With advanced alerts, you can receive the video / images of the people who are hijacking your car via phone or email. Then you will also get location updates which will help you to find and retrieve the car quickly.
Next-gen Dashcams will be a Hybrid & Provide ADAS-like Features
Today, many mid and top segment cars come with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) features. These are security features that are integrated into the car which can provide early warning for you to take corrective measures. For instance if there is a person or vehicle that is stationary on the road, you will get a beep and the car will slow down. However, since the dashcam will not have such control over braking mechanism and other systems of the car, you will get a display on the console warning you about the object.
Similarly, when a car or vehicle changes lane in front of you, you could get a auditory alert about the changing lane. All these minor advancements can go a long way in making the roads a safer place. The dual channel recording can also find out if you are sleepy or tired and alert you to take a rest or take other measures to make your journey safer. With fast growth in the Artificfial Intelligence and Machine Learning domain, the days of a smart dashcam that can virtuallyprotect you all through the journey could be possible sooner than you think.
Insurance Companies Could Mandate the Usage of Dashcams
As of now no insurance companies mandate the installation of dashcams in vehicles. While these gadgets and devices like dashboard camera, GPS tracker provide additional security features and helps in reduction of insurance premiums, they are still a voluntary addition in the cars.
In the future insurance providers could mandate the usage of dashcams for insurance. Additionally it makes the claims process easier and quicker. With the recorded videos, you can also get the claims quickly and need to challenge the companies. Exciting times are ahead for the automobile accessories.