BMW Motorrad Unveils ConnectedRide Smartglasses With HUD Tech

BMW introduced the ConnectedRide Smartglasses during the BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin. It can be adapted to different helmets and face shapes and displays navigation data, speed, and current gear in the rider's field of vision.

The headset has a simplified navigation mode, as well as detailed street names, intersections, and precise directions. The data is projected onto the right lens by an optical module, while the GPS data is provided by the smartphone.

Bluetooth connects the BMW Smartglasses to the smartphone and the BMW Motorrad Connected app. The multi-controller on the motorcycle's handlebars can even be used to adjust the position of data in the field of view and the settings while riding.

An RX adapter for prescription lenses is available, but only in the +4.5 to -4.5 diopter range. Smartglasses come in two sizes to accommodate different pupil distances: size M is designed for a pupil distance of 53 to 67 mm, and size L is designed for a pupil distance of 59 to 73 mm. There are also tinted lenses available.

The battery is expected to last up to ten hours. However, it is unknown when BMW ConnectedRide Smartglasses will be available.