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BMW’s just given riders a new option for heads-up display tech!
Meet the ultra-cool, sci-fi-esque ConnectedRide Smartglasses – not the first pair of specs to carry tech like this, but certainly the first dedicated pair from a motorcycle marque.
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BMW’s recent press release tells us that these HUD peepers are blessed with lithium-ion juice, capable of rendering ten-hour performance anywhere in the -14°-122°F temp range.
Thanks to BMW’s ConnectedRide options, maneuvering settings can be performed either before swinging a leg over, or via some basic toggling of the handlebar multi-controller.
BMW’s ConnectedRide Smartglasses. Media sourced from BMW.
How have the Smartglasses been outfitted to suit riders? A great question, and one that BMW has been so kind as to answer for us:
“The design of the smart glasses and the display has been adapted to meet the special needs of motorcyclists [and] can be adapted to fit numerous helmets and face shapes.”
“This makes the smart glasses comfortable to wear even on long day trips.”
BMW’s ConnectedRide Smartglasses. Media sourced from BMW.
A further gander at the highlights of the build, and we not only see two sets of lenses – tinted and semi-transparent – but options for frame sizes, nosepad sizes, and RX visual acuity adaptation. See the Smartglasses’ specs below, courtesy of BMW’s press release:
BMW’s ConnectedRide Smartglasses. Media sourced from BMW.
Very nice, BMW.
What do you think of the Bavarians’ new ConnectedRide Smartglasses?
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Meet the ultra-cool, sci-fi-esque ConnectedRide Smartglasses – not the first pair of specs to carry tech like this, but certainly the first dedicated pair from a motorcycle marque.
Click to view slideshow.
BMW’s recent press release tells us that these HUD peepers are blessed with lithium-ion juice, capable of rendering ten-hour performance anywhere in the -14°-122°F temp range.
Thanks to BMW’s ConnectedRide options, maneuvering settings can be performed either before swinging a leg over, or via some basic toggling of the handlebar multi-controller.
BMW’s ConnectedRide Smartglasses. Media sourced from BMW.
How have the Smartglasses been outfitted to suit riders? A great question, and one that BMW has been so kind as to answer for us:
“The design of the smart glasses and the display has been adapted to meet the special needs of motorcyclists [and] can be adapted to fit numerous helmets and face shapes.”
“This makes the smart glasses comfortable to wear even on long day trips.”
BMW’s ConnectedRide Smartglasses. Media sourced from BMW.
A further gander at the highlights of the build, and we not only see two sets of lenses – tinted and semi-transparent – but options for frame sizes, nosepad sizes, and RX visual acuity adaptation. See the Smartglasses’ specs below, courtesy of BMW’s press release:
BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses Highlights
- Two sizes (M + L) available with different nose pads (Medium for pupil distance 2.1-2.6″, Large for 2.3-2.9″).
- Two sets of lenses (1 x tinted and 1 x 85% transparent) integrated light sensor, certified UVA/UVB filter.
- RX adapter for adjusting the lenses to the required visual acuity (up to max. 4 diopters) by an optician.
- Can be connected to a smartphone and the BMW Motorrad Connected App via Bluetooth.
- Real-time GPS data transfer from app to Smartglasses
- Head-Up function for navigation with individual display
- Display of speed, speed limit, gear, and navigation (reduced arrow display or detailed navigation with street names, intersections, and precise directions)
- Integrated light sensor and integrated optics module for securely transferring data and securely displaying data on the top left of the right glass
- Lithium-ion battery provides up to ten hours of operation
- USB charging cable
- Operating temperature range -14° to 122° F
- Anthracite frame
BMW’s ConnectedRide Smartglasses. Media sourced from BMW.
Very nice, BMW.
What do you think of the Bavarians’ new ConnectedRide Smartglasses?
*All media sourced from BMW’s recent press release*
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