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My dream application: Google maps hud for when I go motorcycling. Right now the options are 1) Mount an arm to the handlebar and risk my phone detaching or br

My dream application: Google maps hud for when I go motorcycling. Right now the options are 1) Mount an arm to the handlebar and risk my phone detaching or breaking in a crash 2) phone is in my pocket so I can hear instructions, but not see the screen. having my phone in my jacket pocket, but transmitting to my contact lens would be pretty great.

sam_bristow 4y ago
For a motorbike setup I'd imagine integrating into the visor of a helmet would be an easier option than a contact lenses. Is there anything a helmet-based option wouldn't provide?
- azinman2 4y ago
  There have been helmets like that in the past. I think they went under.
- lallysingh 4y ago
  A few attempts, but most fogged before release. One that got released, the crosshelmet, had significant problems with stabization. Vibration on motorcycles is significant.
aeternum 4y ago
Audio is pretty good for motorcycles. There are some good in-helmet mic+speaker options that let you use Siri/voice commands to navigate.
aeturnum 4y ago
There are several companies that make motorcycle huds that integrate with helmets.
- justinclift 4y ago
  Examples from a quick search: * https://arvrtips.com/eyeride-hud/ https://arvrtips.com/eyeride-hud/ * https://shop.crosshelmet.com/ https://shop.crosshelmet.com/ * https://www.dvision-hud.com/en https://www.dvision-hud.com/en * https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-tech/shoei-opticson-hud-display-helmet/ https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-tech/shoei-opticson-...
  - maerF0x0 4y ago
    The shoei one is interesting to me, but afaik not yet available. I'm not going to trust my brain at 155MPH to a "move fast and break things" kind of startup.
    - justinclift 4y ago
      Yeah, good point. :)
    - lallysingh 4y ago
      At 155MPH, I think your eyes should stick to avoiding obstacles.
      - maerF0x0 4y ago
        haha good point, perhaps a better solution is to have 2 separate helmets. One for track days (where 155MPH is legal) and one where i would need google maps xD
jhugo 4y ago
I use my Apple Watch which displays large format directions during navigation and gives you a little tap on the wrist when you're nearing a turn. Works great for driving cars or motorcycles, riding bikes, and walking.
- maerF0x0 4y ago
  Interesting point. I actually find it annoying/redundant in the car, but never thought of the benefit if I were to use it during motorcycling! Thanks for the tip.
  - jhugo 4y ago
    I mostly drive rental cars and they often don't have CarPlay, so it's useful having it there too.
pedalpete 4y ago
Have you see https://forcitehelmets.com https://forcitehelmets.com ?
Svoka 4y ago
There are quite a bit of motorcycle helmets with AR HUDs on them, in a wide price range.

sam_bristow 4y ago

For a motorbike setup I'd imagine integrating into the visor of a helmet would be an easier option than a contact lenses. Is there anything a helmet-based option wouldn't provide?

azinman2 4y ago
There have been helmets like that in the past. I think they went under.
lallysingh 4y ago
A few attempts, but most fogged before release. One that got released, the crosshelmet, had significant problems with stabization. Vibration on motorcycles is significant.

aeternum 4y ago

Audio is pretty good for motorcycles. There are some good in-helmet mic+speaker options that let you use Siri/voice commands to navigate.

aeturnum 4y ago

There are several companies that make motorcycle huds that integrate with helmets.

justinclift 4y ago
Examples from a quick search: * https://arvrtips.com/eyeride-hud/ https://arvrtips.com/eyeride-hud/ * https://shop.crosshelmet.com/ https://shop.crosshelmet.com/ * https://www.dvision-hud.com/en https://www.dvision-hud.com/en * https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-tech/shoei-opticson-hud-display-helmet/ https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-tech/shoei-opticson-...
- maerF0x0 4y ago
  The shoei one is interesting to me, but afaik not yet available. I'm not going to trust my brain at 155MPH to a "move fast and break things" kind of startup.
  - justinclift 4y ago
    Yeah, good point. :)
  - lallysingh 4y ago
    At 155MPH, I think your eyes should stick to avoiding obstacles.
    - maerF0x0 4y ago
      haha good point, perhaps a better solution is to have 2 separate helmets. One for track days (where 155MPH is legal) and one where i would need google maps xD

jhugo 4y ago

I use my Apple Watch which displays large format directions during navigation and gives you a little tap on the wrist when you're nearing a turn. Works great for driving cars or motorcycles, riding bikes, and walking.

maerF0x0 4y ago
Interesting point. I actually find it annoying/redundant in the car, but never thought of the benefit if I were to use it during motorcycling! Thanks for the tip.
- jhugo 4y ago
  I mostly drive rental cars and they often don't have CarPlay, so it's useful having it there too.

pedalpete 4y ago

Have you see https://forcitehelmets.com https://forcitehelmets.com ?

Svoka 4y ago

There are quite a bit of motorcycle helmets with AR HUDs on them, in a wide price range.