This bachelor thesis focuses on the development, implementation, and testing of an adaptive automatic windshield shading system designed to reduce driver glare caused by low-angle sunlight and the headlights of oncoming vehicles. Introductory part presents the problem of glare during driving and provides an overview of existing solutions, based on which a more affordable and technically simpler solution was developed.
The following chapter describes the system architecture, electronic and mechanical components used and their interconnections. It explains the operation of the microcontroller, light sensors, PDLC film, user interface, and other system components which enable automatic adjustment of the windshield shading according to the detected intensity and direction of the incoming light.
The main part of the thesis covers the core development of the system, including the design of the electronic circuit, fabrication of mechanical parts using 3D printing, software development, and the execution of laboratory and field tests. Based on the measurement results, operating parameters and thresholds for daytime and nighttime modes were determined. Testing of individual components and the elimination of deficiencies identified during the development process are also presented.
The final part of the thesis presents the testing results of completed system in a real-world environment and provides an analysis of its performance. The tests confirm that the system reliably detects intense light sources, responds rapidly, and effectively adjusts the windshield shading, thereby improving both driving safety and driver comfort.
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