Aegis Rider produces an augmented‑reality motorcycle helmet that uses spatial anchoring to keep HUD information fixed to the bike rather than the rider’s gaze. The helmet displays speed, navigation cues and alerts in a distraction‑free 2D/3D overlay, allowing riders to keep their eyes on the road. A companion app lets users pair the helmet, customize displays, and manage bike registrations.
Funding
$10K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Motorcycle riders face significant risks due to misjudged curves and abrupt turns, contributing to a substantial percentage of accidents and fatalities. Existing motorcycle safety systems often lack real-time data visualization and intuitive interfaces, hindering rider awareness and decision-making. Traditional reliance on dashboard information can divert the rider's focus from the road, increasing the potential for accidents.
Solution
Aegis Rider provides an augmented reality (AR) system designed to enhance motorcycle rider safety and performance through real-time data visualization. The system integrates a sensor and computer unit, detachable optics, and a battery pack to display critical information directly within the rider's field of vision. By monitoring the motorcycle's position, orientation, and environmental conditions, the AR system delivers timely warnings and guidance without requiring the rider to refocus their eyes. The technology aims to improve rider awareness, decision-making, and overall safety by providing an intuitive and non-distracting interface.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes motorcycle riders and racers seeking enhanced safety features, real-time performance data, and intuitive navigation assistance.
Features
- Augmented reality head-up display (HUD) projects real-time information onto the rider's field of view
- Sensor suite includes cameras, GPS, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for comprehensive data collection
- Advanced Guardian System "draws" optimal turn lines, displaying both the current trajectory (red) and the ideal path (green)
- Real-time object recognition identifies and highlights potential hazards such as pedestrians, vehicles, and animals
- Companion mobile app allows for customizable display settings, route planning, and post-ride data analysis
- Road-anchored guides display information as if it were on the road ahead, minimizing eye strain
- System monitors helmet position and orientation to accurately overlay warnings and guidance
- Integration with motorcycle sensors (speed, RPM, lean angle) for precise data synchronization