What if you could see navigation directions, speed, and incoming calls without looking down at your motorcycle dashboard? The Vision helmet by Aegis Rider combines a motorcycle helmet with an augmented reality (AR) head-up display, cameras, speakers, and a microphone.
Unlike helmets that integrate the display directly into the visor, Vision uses a pair of magnetic, see-through AR glasses that drop down behind the visor. The system is designed to show important riding information within the riderโs field of view.
An AR Display That Appears When You Need It
One of the main features of the Vision helmet is its head-up display system. Instead of permanently displaying information across the visor, it uses a separate see-through optical display positioned behind it.
The display is designed to keep information in a fixed position within the riderโs view. When the rider looks straight ahead, selected information appears in the designated area. When the rider looks up or to the side, the display disappears from view.
Riders can customise the display through a companion app, choosing its position, size, and the information they want to see. Available information includes speed, speed limits, time, navigation, a mini-map, media, and caller details.
Lightweight Magnetic AR Optics
The AR optics weigh approximately 75 grams and feature a 1080p display for each eye. The magnetic design allows the display to be attached or detached within seconds.
The system can show riding information such as speed a few metres ahead and directional arrows when approaching a junction. The display is powered directly by the helmet, so it does not require a separate battery of its own.
Built-In Front and Rear Cameras
The Vision helmet also incorporates action cameras into its shell. A front-facing camera is built into the chin section and records at 1080p resolution and 30 frames per second. It offers a 135-degree field of view and supports up to 128GB of storage, providing approximately 20 hours of footage.
A second 1080p camera faces backwards, giving the helmet both front and rear video recording capabilities.
Speakers, Microphone, and Bluetooth Connectivity
The helmet includes built-in stereo speakers and a microphone for communication and audio playback. Using Bluetooth 5.2, it connects to a paired smartphone to access calls, music, voice assistants, and navigation instructions.
It also supports group calls through apps such as WhatsApp, allowing riders to communicate with friends using different helmet brands.
Physical controls are built into the helmet. The Action button can answer calls or play and pause media, while the Up and Down buttons control volume. A separate Power button activates the display.
Battery Life and Charging
The Vision helmet has a stated battery life of approximately four to six hours, depending on usage. A full recharge takes around two hours. The helmet also carries an IP65 rating for protection against dust and water.
With its display, cameras, speakers, microphone, and integrated battery, the helmet combines several electronic features into one motorcycle riding system. The Aegis Rider Vision helmet starts at approximately โฌ1,599, equivalent to around US$1,793.
Its combination of an augmented reality display, front and rear cameras, Bluetooth audio, and smartphone connectivity brings several digital features into a single motorcycle helmet.
Source: Aegis Rider
