BMW's smart motorcycle glasses

Not long ago, BMW motorcycles have presented a smart glasses to the market and I have to admit that I liked them a lot despite not having a motorcycle, because I think that an evolution of them could be used for other applications, such as driving a car. , etc …

The glasses are called BMW ConnectedRide, they are glasses with an internal head-up display (HUD) and they are presented as a device that promotes safety when driving motorcycles.

ConnectedRide Smartglasses are a pair of augmented reality glasses that project relevant driving information into the driver's field of vision. This information includes speed, navigation and other important data. The glasses connect to the driver's smartphone via Bluetooth and also work with the BMW Motorrad Connected app.

These goggles have a number of features that make them a valuable safety tool for motorcyclists. First, they help keep the motorcyclist's eyes on the road. This is important because looking down at a GPS or other device can be a huge distraction while driving. They project information directly into the cyclist's field of vision so he can keep his eyes on the road and still see the information he needs.

Second, they can help people to reduce distractions. The glasses only display information relevant to the current situation of the cyclist. This means that the cyclist is not bombarded with unnecessary information, which can help keep them focused on the road. And if he's following a route, the glasses can also show the distance to the next turn, so the cyclist knows how far he has to go.

These are some of the features of the BMW ConnectedRide Smartglasses:

They can be used to access the BMW Motorrad Connected app, which offers a variety of other functions, such as weather forecasts, news and social media updates.

They can be used to control music playback and answer phone calls.

They're compatible with a variety of helmets, so you can find a pair that fits your helmet and your face comfortably.

The downside is that they are a bit expensive, around 690 euros, and they are not yet available in some countries.

A video can be seen at: https://youtu.be/AvHIuvqSesg

I think the idea is good, and as I said at the beginning it is possible that new options will be seen on the market for other uses. The most immediate is the case of driving a car. And in that case, the head-up display can be a device that is placed on the dashboard, or glasses like these.

Virtual reality glasses, if they are light like these, can have many applications connected to a mobile to have all the information "in front of your eyes". And the more models there are, the lower their prices.

It is only a matter of a short span of time.