Samsung to roll out screen-equipped trucks that show the road ahead

In June 2015, Samsung showed off an intriguing concept: The company attached a large screen onto the back of a semi-truck, showing the road ahead to drivers behind the truck

Now, the company is getting ready to roll out the system, called "Safety Truck," to the global market

According to a company blog post Tuesday, Samsung's Argentinian arm — together with partners Leo Burnett, Helvetica and Volvo Trucks — has produced the first prototype of the truck, scheduled to be on the roads for a year.

The video wall on the back consists of four Samsung full HD, OH46D displays, which are water- and dust-proof to IP56 specs, as well as very visible under direct sunlight, while the image is captured by two cameras built into the front of the Volvo-made truck Read more...