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Japan, Hiroshima – A futuristic motorcycle helmet doubles as a GPS navigator, displaying data right before a rider’s eyes.
Directions, distance to destinations, expected arrival times and more appear in the rider’s view about 2 meters ahead of them on a 6-inch transparent heads-up display (HUD) installed in front of the wearer’s right eye.
The “smart helmet” comes with built-in speakers and other electronic devices, allowing the wearer to listen to music using a smartphone.
Riders use less eye movement to check the HUD than when using typical motorcycle navigators on the handlebars, or a smartphone, said its designer, car parts maker NS West Inc., based in Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture.
As the display is overlaid with their view of the road, there’s no need to glance away to check navigation or other data, enhancing safety, NS West said.
The helmet was exhibited in January at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, one of the world’s largest trade fairs for home electronics and information technology.
Source and full English article: The Asahi Shimbun
http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201902280001.html
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