BMW to launch new sunglasses with a built-in head-up display

RahulNagaraj · 11th July 2023, 16:03

BMW has introduced its new ConnectedRide Smartglasses - sunglasses featuring a head-up display built into the lens.

The new BMW sunglasses with the integrated HUD are slightly thicker than a regular pair of glasses, but have been designed to give it a sleek look. It gets a small lithium-ion battery to power a tiny HUD projector, which displays various bits of information on the right lens.

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Although the display is small, the HUD does showcase information such as outside temperature, speed, speed limit, gear position and even turn-by-turn navigation either with simple arrows or detailed directions with street names. The smart glass is said to be capable of lasting up to 10 hours on a full charge. Further, the smart glass is connected to a smartphone via the BMW Motorrad App, which allows riders to change the position of the HUD either via the app or even the handlebar controls.

The lens on the smart glass comes with an 85% tint, essentially turning it into sunglasses. However, users can also fit prescription lenses via an optician with an RX adaptor. The smart glass is also designed to fit a variety of heads and helmet shapes, ensuring it is comfortable to wear for an entire day.

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The BMW Smartglass will be offered in different sizes, however, pricing for the same is yet to be released. Reports state that the glasses will go on sale in the United States sometime later this year.

Source: TheDrive

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Sach_511 · 13th July 2023, 12:55

Oh God! another solution for the problem which never exist, who does not have microseconds to look into speedo meter for this info or they are targeted to F1 racers?

And add another charger into the car to charge these cool glasses: rofl.

roy_libran · 13th July 2023, 14:06

Seen similar tech for motorcycle helmet visors too.

Curiosity questions -
1. How long does it take for the human eye to shift the focal plane from very close focus (few mms to cms) to infinity focus?
2. How is peripheral vision impacted at very close focus?

What are the Safety implications associated with all such tech, especially when driving at speed?

DevilzzzzOwn · 13th July 2023, 21:57

The BMW UK website has a placeholder for the price at 4 digits. So it has to cost at least 999 GBP, that's INR 1,00,000!!!!

11th July 2023, 16:03	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,306 Thanked: 22,154 Times	BMW to launch new sunglasses with a built-in head-up display BMW has introduced its new ConnectedRide Smartglasses - sunglasses featuring a head-up display built into the lens. The new BMW sunglasses with the integrated HUD are slightly thicker than a regular pair of glasses, but have been designed to give it a sleek look. It gets a small lithium-ion battery to power a tiny HUD projector, which displays various bits of information on the right lens. Although the display is small, the HUD does showcase information such as outside temperature, speed, speed limit, gear position and even turn-by-turn navigation either with simple arrows or detailed directions with street names. The smart glass is said to be capable of lasting up to 10 hours on a full charge. Further, the smart glass is connected to a smartphone via the BMW Motorrad App, which allows riders to change the position of the HUD either via the app or even the handlebar controls. The lens on the smart glass comes with an 85% tint, essentially turning it into sunglasses. However, users can also fit prescription lenses via an optician with an RX adaptor. The smart glass is also designed to fit a variety of heads and helmet shapes, ensuring it is comfortable to wear for an entire day. The BMW Smartglass will be offered in different sizes, however, pricing for the same is yet to be released. Reports state that the glasses will go on sale in the United States sometime later this year. Source: TheDrive Link to Team-BHP news
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Sach_511 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: New Delhi Posts: 72 Thanked: 220 Times	Re: BMW to launch new sunglasses with a built-in head-up display Oh God! another solution for the problem which never exist, who does not have microseconds to look into speedo meter for this info or they are targeted to F1 racers? And add another charger into the car to charge these cool glasses: rofl.
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13th July 2023, 14:06	#3
roy_libran Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DNCR Posts: 1,662 Thanked: 3,509 Times View My Garage	Re: BMW to launch new sunglasses with a built-in head-up display Seen similar tech for motorcycle helmet visors too. Curiosity questions - 1. How long does it take for the human eye to shift the focal plane from very close focus (few mms to cms) to infinity focus? 2. How is peripheral vision impacted at very close focus? What are the Safety implications associated with all such tech, especially when driving at speed?
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DevilzzzzOwn BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Punya Nagari Posts: 191 Thanked: 925 Times	Re: BMW to launch new sunglasses with a built-in head-up display The BMW UK website has a placeholder for the price at 4 digits. So it has to cost at least 999 GBP, that's INR 1,00,000!!!! Attached Thumbnails
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