BMW Launches ConnectedRide Glasses
Cycle News Staff | July 12, 2023
Minority Report tech is now hitting the motorcycle industry as BMW launches its ConnectedRide smartglasses.
Once synced with the BMW Motorrad Connected smartphone app, you’ll be able to project speed, navigation instructions and gear selection into the rider’s peripheral vision. You’ll also be able to move the display around within the glasses themselves.
BMW claims these are the first manufacturer-made smartglasses for motorcyclists on the market, with the aim to stop riders from having to look at their dashboards to get the relevant riding information they need. The run time lasts for 10 hours, and they are available in two sizes of medium and large. The BMW ConnectedRide Smartglasses are expected to arrive in the U.S. later in 2023 and to be available in most states with pricing still to be confirmed. CN
Head-up display will soon be available in glasses, but only if you’re a BMW rider.
Here is the list of highlights that BMW expects the ConnectedRide Smartglasses to have:
BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses highlights:
- Two sizes (M + L) available with different nose pads. Medium for pupil distance 2.1 to 2.6-inches, Large for 2.3 to 2.9-inches.
- 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.
For more information, visit www.bmwmotorcycles.com
