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Say hello to the world's smartest motorcycle helmet [DNA : Daily News & Analysis (India)](DNA : Daily News & Analysis (India) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The highly anticipated SKULLY AR-1 helmet with features like heads up display, rear view camera, GPS mapping and smartphone connectivity signals the beginning of a motorcycle technology revolution. SKULLY (www.skullysystems.com) has crossed 1.3 million US dollars in crowfunding for its highly anticipated AR-1 motorcycle helmet, which is the first vertically integrated smart HUD helmet for consumers. Besides the heads up system which displays infoemation about 10 feet in front of the rider the helmet comes equiped with a near 180-degree rearview camera, directions at every step via GPS navigation, and compatibility with your smartphone, which probably means it's the world's smartest motorcycle helmet. The AR-1 was introduced back in late 2013 and recieved an overwhelming response resulting in more than 100,000 beta tester applications. SKULLY is flooded with pre-orders for the AR-1 helmet which they are taking exclusively on Indiegogo.The 30-day campaign which feautures the AR-1 helmet has already crossed 1.3 million US dollars in crowdfunding at an introductory launch price of $1,399. This price is 100$ short of the future retail price. Shipping for the Indiegogo campaign is expected to be in May 2015. "We are beyond excited to begin production on what has become the most anticipated motorcycle helmet in history," said Marcus Weller, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of SKULLY. "We are doing something so few companies have the opportunity to do... we are changing an industry and forcing the world to adapt. The AR-1 is our little dent in the universe. The AR-1 will introduce a new era in intelligent transportation by combining optics, intelligent vehicle systems and connectivity to deliver unprecedented levels of safety." Weller's motorcycle accident back in 2011 motivated him to create this smart helmet. While driving he took his eyes of the road for a brief moment to read a street sign when the vehicle in front of him gave a hard break, resulting in the crash. When he was recovering, Weller realized that the display that could have helped him prevent the crash did not exist and hence he decided to create it. He along with his team built the SKULLY SynapseT technology platform aimed at enchancing awareness of its users by linking advanced heads up display optics to an intelligent network of camera, sensors and microprocessors. "SKULLY is literally transporting motorcycle riders into the future by incorporating today's mobile technology into its helmets," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst, Enderle Group. "With SKULLY, motorcycle riders have the same hands-free connectivity that car drivers have that will not only make the ride potentially more enjoyable, but safer as well." Credit:Krishna Bahirwani (c) 2014 @ 2014 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED |