This AR Cycling Helmet Prototype Boasts Blind-Spot Visualization
Rebecca Byers — June 26, 2015 — Tech
References: connectedstreets.org & psfk
A prototype developed by the team behind the "3D Soundscape" headset, this augmented reality helmet would provide potentially life-saving information such as blind-spot visualization. A Future Cities Catapult project, the helmet is essentially a bike helmet embedded with augmented reality capabilities.
By providing spatial and contextual information to cyclists throughout their journey, the helmet is poised to complete change how frequent bikers take to the road and navigate traffic. Unique proposed functions of the helmet include wayfinding with landmark prompts, pollution-free routing and route rectification in addition to blind-spot visualization.
Some of the proposed functions require attachable devices, such as one tool that attaches to the handlebars and gauges the quality of the air surround the cyclist while suggesting alternative routes that are free of pollution.
By providing spatial and contextual information to cyclists throughout their journey, the helmet is poised to complete change how frequent bikers take to the road and navigate traffic. Unique proposed functions of the helmet include wayfinding with landmark prompts, pollution-free routing and route rectification in addition to blind-spot visualization.
Some of the proposed functions require attachable devices, such as one tool that attaches to the handlebars and gauges the quality of the air surround the cyclist while suggesting alternative routes that are free of pollution.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality Helmets - Opportunity for companies to develop AR helmets with spatial and contextual information for various industries.
2. Blind-spot Visualization - Disruptive innovation potential in creating technology that provides blind-spot visualization for different applications.
3. Pollution-free Routing - Opportunity for businesses to create tools or devices that offer pollution-free routing options for cyclists and other industries.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling and Bike Accessories - The cycling industry can benefit from the development of augmented reality helmets and associated tools for improved safety and navigation.
2. Smart City Solutions - Opportunity for companies specializing in smart city solutions to integrate augmented reality helmets with wayfinding and pollution-free routing features.
3. Air Quality Monitoring - Air quality monitoring industry can collaborate with AR helmet developers to create devices that measure air quality and suggest alternative routes based on pollution levels.
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