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China surprises the world by creating artificial rainbows on highways: revolutionary technique promises to keep drivers awake and prevent fatal accidents during night trips!

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 15/12/2024 às 09:51
China surprises the world by creating artificial rainbows on highways
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Artificial rainbow to keep drivers alert? China develops revolutionary technology that promises to transform road safety. Find out all about the innovative artificial rainbow!

China, recognized as one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, has just surprised us with an invention that seems to have come straight out of a science fiction film. It is a artificial rainbow, designed to help drivers stay alert during nighttime driving. Created using an innovative lighting system, this rainbow dazzlingly illuminates the roads, projecting vibrant colors that stimulate attention and reduce the risk of accidents caused by drowsiness at the wheel.

In addition to its practical function, the invention also adds a fascinating visual element, making the experience of driving at night something unique and futuristic. This technology is yet another example of how China combines science and creativity to solve everyday problems in impressive ways.

How does China's artificial rainbow work?

Um video that went viral on social media, reproduced by several profiles and watched by millions of people, has intrigued internet users. In the video, a series of colored lights are projected from a device towards vehicles on a highway at night. It is an artificial rainbow to keep drivers awake.

The images, captured by a camera installed inside a vehicle, actually show the use of technology aimed at road safety.

The lights, which are being called China's artificial rainbow, are actually laser beams emitted over a Chinese highway and are intended to help drivers stay awake and reduce the risk of accidents. The artificial rainbows to keep drivers awake, still in the experimental phase, have sparked debate over their effectiveness as they are designed to stimulate the driver's visual nerve with their strobe effect.

These laser beams have a range of up to 2 km and are positioned so that they are far from drivers' eye level so as not to blind them. The idea is that when faced with this artificial rainbow from China, drivers will regain their attention and eventually even reduce their speed.

China's artificial rainbow installed along 1.600 km stretch

The new laser technology was installed on a 1.600 km stretch of the Qingdao-Yinchuan Highway, in northern China. The driver who recorded the original video says he felt more alert after being exposed to the rays, which alternated between red, purple, blue and green. The comparison with Rainbow Road (the Rainbow Road from the Mario Kart video game) is inevitable, generating several memes and comments on social media.

One user said that the idea could end up blinding drivers and said that those who are not sleepy now would be disoriented. Still on the subject of the artificial rainbow to keep drivers awake, another user joked that it hypnotizes and will put you to sleep immediately. 

The use of lasers to keep drivers awake is yet another safety strategy available around the world. Other countries and car manufacturers have already tested or are testing technologies for the same purpose, such as vibration systems in seats and motion sensors to detect signs of drowsiness.

Experts differ on China's artificial rainbow

Chinese road safety experts have differing opinions on the effectiveness of artificial rainbows in keeping drivers awake. Some argue that the visual stimulation can indeed help keep drivers more alert, especially during long nighttime journeys. Others, however, question whether the distraction caused by the colored lights could increase the risk of accidents.

Some argue that while the initiative may help keep drivers awake for a while, the solution is not permanent and may not be enough for long journeys.

Some say driver safety should be the priority and any measure that can reduce the risk of accidents is worth testing. In addition, there are concerns about possible side effects of exposure to bright light, such as eye strain and headaches.

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MacgyverF
MacgyverF
16/12/2024 17:39

The guy writes a whole article about the whole thing and puts a link to the video :/

Ronaldo Santos
Ronaldo Santos
In reply to  MacgyverF
17/12/2024 20:19

There is a search tool called “Google” or several social networks, search for “magnifying glass” with these tools you can search for what you need in video, we are in the 21st century, you can even talk to a telephone assistant, who also answers you.

Paul Duwe
Paul Duwe
18/12/2024 11:33

China? Who believes them??? Such a reserve would shake the price of gold, more supply and prices would fall, now ask who they will let confirm this news??? Go to their mines to check, lol China is very good at cheating and the **** repeat this news as true!!!

Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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