"IT-HL (provisional name)", which was introduced on this WEB as "joint development of the Smart Helmet for motorcycle by NS West and SHOEI!", It was announced that It will be displayed in the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, and can be actually experienced it on the public opening day.
The "Smart Helmet" that has attracted attention at the world's largest electronics market
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held each January in Las Vegas, USA, is the world's largest consumer electronics market. What stood out in 2019 was the exhibition of "smart helmets". This smart helmet, equipped with a communication module, HUD (head-up display) and camera etc, has been launched by venture companies in succession over the past several years. But, in this year's CES, a product (prototype) in which Japan's premium helmet maker SHOEI and Japanese HUD maker NS West collaborated has appeared.
This topic attracts a lot of attention, and the smart helmet "IT-HL (provisional name)" for motorcycles by the collaboration is exhibited at Tokyo motorcycle show, furthermore, it turned out that the experience corner for general visitors is also set up.
Moreover, the IT-HL was announced as a product with a view to future mass production, and when Young Machine WEB reporter experienced it at CES, he had an impression that it could be used naturally unexpectedly already.
The Tokyo Motorcycle Show, which will be held from 22-24, March, 2019, it will be allowed you to experience during the open hours. The advance reservation is not accepted, and it is planned to be a limited number of people by giving out the numbered ticket on the day.
IT-HL (provisional name) does not impair the high safety, comfort and design required for premium helmets. And the head up display which made full use of the advanced optical technology and the electronic technology is carried in the inside. Information useful for riding, such as navigation transmitted from the smartphone via Bluetooth communication, is displayed on the display in the shield, and It is provided more comfortable and safe riding by minimizing the rider's gaze movement.
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Original Source[ Young Machine ] (*Japanese)
