A Motorcyclist's Dream: Google Glass in Helmet Form

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2JZDcuZjSpsUiYE9r25RjoUbOT580CwqxB_NftDj_-7E27cLkFsCFrExsI58sTbt2qJmLEO77lBhw1P2hiFkV3jYVVL6vRSuNY-pWX9NBKnhe6Nbz_j-nIGgwcfN1Cb5aGkEE5Q1McJg/s1600/reality-motorcycle-helmet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2JZDcuZjSpsUiYE9r25RjoUbOT580CwqxB_NftDj_-7E27cLkFsCFrExsI58sTbt2qJmLEO77lBhw1P2hiFkV3jYVVL6vRSuNY-pWX9NBKnhe6Nbz_j-nIGgwcfN1Cb5aGkEE5Q1McJg/s1600/reality-motorcycle-helmet.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Using high-tech dashboards, drivers can reference navigation systems and voice control in the comfort of a quiet car, but motorcyclists still don't have an effective, high-tech solution. Referencing maps requires a roadside stop, and GPS systems can be distracting.<br /><br />Now, the team at LiveMap is looking to fund a project that would bring built-in navigation and augmented reality to helmets. Think Google Glass in helmet form.<br /><br />The motorycle helmet, which is currently listed on crowdfunding site Indiegogo, comes with technology and features so powerful only fighter pilots currently have access. The project already has the financial backing and support from the Moscow Department of Science and several other Russian organizations, but LiveMap is looking for additional funding to get it up and running.<br /><br />For long drives, the motorcycle helmet features two 3000-mAh batteries, a microphone for voice control that keeps both hands focused on driving and a digital compass for head movement tracking. In case a motorcyclist runs into trouble, the command "help" will notify local authorities.

A Motorcyclist's Dream: Google Glass in Helmet Form

Using high-tech dashboards, drivers can reference navigation systems and voice control in the comfort of a quiet car, but motorcyclists stil...

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