[Kenny Sagawa: Webike News Editor in Chief]
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This year, HUD (head up display) and high-function motorcycle helmets equipped with AI have been announced one after another. The world of AR (augmented reality) that has been integrated with a machine to expand human perception as it was seen in science fiction movies and animation is about to be reality.
360 degree visual field and danger prediction by voice
First we introduce Taiwan's startup, JARVISH company developed AI / HUD equipped helmet "JARVISH" (Jarbish). The target amount of 50,000 dollars has been exceeded in a day by cloud funding, and it is decided to commercialize it, and now it is showing the magnitude of expectations from users such as collecting 350 thousand dollars.
JARVISH is a smart helmet that uses speech recognition and has a function to enhance safety without disturbing riders. It is possible to control the information displayed on the HUD by voice command, it is possible to understand direction instruction, traffic, weather situation, warning of destination danger, call, etc.
The advanced model is equipped with a front / rear camera, you can also get 360 degrees of view while driving, not only enjoying recorded images but also effective for accident verification. Also, if you use GPS navigation, you can concentrate on riding without hesitation and you can also phone and enjoy music, of course.
The material is made of carbon fiber, even in the advanced version it is lightweight and waterproof with 1.7 kg. Through the application, road slip warning, dangerous section warning, traffic jam notification etc are also possible. In the PV movie, there is a scene that displays the danger of the oncoming car behind the blind corner with an icon, but it seems like a cockpit of a mobile suit notifying the enemy's attack.
Jarvish AR Helmet
As for sale, it is a special discount price up to January 12 which will be closed for recruitment of cloud funding, basic model X is 75,800 yen (tax included), advanced model X-AR is 155,800 yen (tax included). After that it is sold at regular price of 120, 800 yen, 234,800 yen respectively. It is not cheap, but it can not be called outrage if you consider added value.
SHOEI jointly develops a new type of smarile
Another is an automobile smart helmet "IT-HL" announced at the US home electronics trade fair "CES 2019" recently with NS West of automotive instrument manufacturer. This is due to joint development with SHOEI, it seems that the hat body is modifying based on the existing model. It is a great merit that guaranteeing the total reliability including safety, aerodynamic performance, comfort, etc. through collaboration with proven worldwide leading helmet manufacturers.
Regarding the HUD, it seems to be a mechanism that projects information to a compact half mirror installed in front of the right eye in the helmet at present. It is also possible to navigate with audio and video in conjunction with smartphones.
With the advancement of automated driving of cars, in the future where ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) aiming to solve traffic accidents and traffic jams by receiving and sending information from people, roads and cars will spread, even in two wheels A smart helmet can also be considered an essential item. I can not ignore the influence of excessive information on riding, but I would like to expect that it will be a gear that will support safe and comfortable bike life including it.
