When we get onto our motorcycle, travelling to places we don’t know the route to could be extremely painful if we don’t have a phone holder or any sort of navigation device. To tackle that, Sygic, a Slovak company, and Tilsberk, a brand of the German company Digades, came up with a motorcycle helmet heads up display.
The in-helmet heads up display has been designed to show various important readings onto the motorcycle helmet visor, not coming in the way of the rider’s vision. Some readings that are projected are the speed of the bike, speed limits, upcoming turn, and the time and distance travelled.
The motorcycle heads up display can be connected via bluetooth to the riders phone and can run for up to 12 hours without having to be charged again. Also, data can be sent to the HUD through GPX files or can be connected via the Calimoto App.
The in-helmet display uses the TomTom map software to show us the route ahead through turn-by-turn navigation and in a compact manner. Also, the display can be controlled using a specific app where other features are also available. The rider can also choose from various readings and modules depending on their use.
The German company Digades used and incorporated Sygic’s state-of-the-art technology to further smoothen the development process and to create a device that would stick with the motorcycling community and provide convenience at eye level.
“Our collaboration with Digades demonstrates the versatility of our Mobile SDK and the ability to help companies expedite their development and execute their vision. We are excited to see the benefits that the Head-Up Display will bring to motorcyclists around the world,” said Stefan Janciga, the Managing Director of Sygic Navigation.
To develop an in-helmet Heads Up Display posed several challenges for the manufacturers. The display would have to be small enough to fit into the helmet without obstructing the rider’s vision, and also should be strong enough to not break or get damaged with the vibrations and various weather conditions.
Another important feature Sygic had to keep in mind was the battery life and consumption of the heads up display. It had to be designed to be able to last a full day of riding otherwise it would be of no use. This is why the display can run for 12-hours at a time. Also, the readings only show the important ones to reduce distractions.
The motorcycle heads up display has gone through over 7,000 hours of development which shows the thought and research behind this product. It will be one of the most convenient accessories for bikers and will benefit a major part of the community.
