World First: Aurora Develops Screen-Controlled Off-Road Lighting for Great Wall Motors

In a groundbreaking collaboration with Great Wall Motors (GWM), Aurora Technology has developed the world's first system that allows off-road LED lighting to be controlled directly from the vehicle's factory touchscreen infotainment system. This innovation marks a paradigm shift in how drivers interact with auxiliary lighting, bringing off-road illumination into the digital age.

How It Works

The Aurora Smart Lighting Control System integrates with the vehicle's CAN bus network through a proprietary digital protocol. The system appears as a native interface within GWM's infotainment touchscreen, allowing drivers to adjust individual light bars, work lights, and scene lighting from a single unified dashboard. Key features include independent zone control, brightness adjustment, strobe patterns, and automatic scene modes linked to drive modes such as Rock Crawl, Sand, and Snow.

Eliminating External Switches

Traditionally, off-road lighting systems require aftermarket switch panels that clutter the dashboard and require complex wiring through the firewall. Aurora's CAN bus-integrated solution completely eliminates the need for external switches, reducing installation complexity, improving reliability, and maintaining the vehicle's factory interior aesthetics. The system has already completed validation testing across extreme environments including desert, mountain, and arctic conditions.

Significance for the Industry

This world-first achievement further solidifies Aurora's position as the go-to OEM partner for intelligent lighting systems. As autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle technologies advance, the ability to integrate lighting into the vehicle's digital ecosystem becomes a competitive differentiator. Aurora's GWM collaboration demonstrates the company's readiness for the next generation of connected vehicles.