Mercedes MirrorCam, the first mirror camera

The idea has been around for a long time. At least 20 years. To improve aerodynamic smoothness, it would be possible to do away with rear-view mirrors and replace them with small cameras with displays inside the vehicle. The first difficulty was in the technology, but in recent years the reliability of cameras and displays has been very satisfactory. All that remained was the delicate question of the legality of these devices. Mercedes has managed to answer this question. In a heavy vehicle, its new Actros.

The Mercedes Actros is a heavy-duty vehicle, designed for intensive use. According to Mercedes, even customers who don't drive much already drive more than 10,000 km per month. This is where an aerodynamic enhancer such as the MirrorCam will be most effective. It will be fitted as standard on all new Mercedes Actros. For passenger cars, the regulations are not the same, and installation is a bit more complex, with less space in the passenger compartment to accommodate rear-view screens, but they will be coming soon.