Electronic Side View Mirror VS Traditional Side View Mirror
With the rapid development of electronic information technology, there has been a revolutionary change in the configuration of automobiles. Compared to traditional mechanical devices, modern vehicles on the market are equipped with a large number of electronic devices, and the electronic side view mirror is one of them. It is an indirect vision device that obtains a specified field of view through a system composed of a camera and monitor, which includes high-definition cameras, digital visual processing systems, safety systems, LCD displays, and other electronic devices. Compared to traditional optical side view mirrors, electronic side view mirrors mainly have two advantages.
Lower air resistance
Compared to ordinary optical side view mirrors, side view mirrors utilizing electronic camera technology do not require a large mirror surface area.
Lower operational difficulty
Adjusting the side view mirror has always been a hot topic, especially for novice drivers, and adjusting the angle of the side view mirror is even more difficult. With advanced technology, electronic side view mirrors not only require less manual manipulation but can also significantly reduce the difficulty of judging distances in the side view mirror for car owners by relying on the vehicle's onboard system.
Everything has two sides. Although electronic side view mirrors can indeed improve our driving experience, their drawbacks are also obvious. From the current situation, electronic side view mirrors have three unsolvable disadvantages.
Over-reliance on operating systems
Electronic side view mirrors are devices that rely on operating systems. Once the onboard operating system fails or is damaged, or encounters a hacker attack, it may affect the driver's vision and further affect safety. Also, the collection of camera images and information processing require some time, and there may be some delay compared to optical side view mirrors.
High maintenance costs
Compared to traditional optical side view mirrors, electronic side view mirrors are more expensive. Once damaged, the time and cost of repair for electronic side view mirrors are much higher than for optical side view mirrors.
Differences in usage habits
Due to visual differences between traditional and electronic side view mirrors, drivers may need some time to adapt to the use of electronic side view mirrors. If they switch to electronic side view mirrors, accidents may occur due to differences in usage habits.
Although technological upgrades have indeed brought convenience to our lives, this does not mean that all new products can replace old ones. In the future, electronic side view mirrors will inevitably enter our lives, but because of their inherent defects, electronic side view mirrors cannot completely replace the status optical side view mirrors for the time being. Currently, the design of traditional side view mirrors has sophisticated, with features such as power heating, folding, side lighting, and memory functions deeply ingrained in people's minds.
So, what are your thoughts? Would you buy a car with electronic side view mirrors as standard?
