Most recently, the company was registered startup Daqri from Los Angeles, based on the creation Android-augmented reality helmets that carry the idea of using Google Glass glasses opportunities in higher threat conditions. In fact Daqri Smart Helmet is rather a bicycle helmet, equipped with various sensors, cameras, and a transparent viewing visor, which also functions as the display. Unlike Google Glass, developed for the wider public, this high-tech helmet is designed for use in industrial plants and construction sites.
The target audience are considered engineers and ordinary workers, who with the help of the device will be able to receive electronic circuits and directions to facilities and equipment that fall within the field of view. Moreover, the helmet will warn about the possible causes of failure without having to bother with uncomfortable paper documentation. The developers have provided protection and advanced functions of the device. Thus, in case of danger, not just the helmet can protect you from physical injuries, but also to analyze the surrounding space, and sound an alarm. Device will operate completely independently, but support synchronization with smartphones or, for example, "smart" clock, is also present.
President Daqri Andy Lowry said in an interview with Wall Street Journal, the company is sparing no expense and resources to create a high-tech helmet. Confirms his words and presence in the list of specifications of the device two processors Snapdragon, which should give a headdress lot of computing power. In addition, the device will be supported memory cards, which naturally increases the cost of mass production, especially compared to other headsets augmented reality. Retail price of the helmet will be approximately equal to the price of a good laptop. More accurate data will appear closer to the release, scheduled for October this year.