DAQRI – Smart Construction Helmet
This is some of the most innovative augmented reality tech that’s out there right now. There’s many other applications this helmet can be applied to. With the rapid evolution of AR (even PokemonGo is a version of AR) these guys need to get on Shark Tank ASAP.
The construction helmet has been a staple of the equipment you see at pretty much any construction site. It’s use is strictly for safety, and it’s time to bring the construction helmet into this century already. The people over at DAQRI have introduced their Smart Helmet. It’s a helmet that can do things like map out your entire construction site or analyze a machine and tell you what needs to be replaced. This type of helmet will help in just about every way short of carrying equipment for you.
DAQRI Smart Helmet bridges the gap between potential and experience, enhancing human abilities in industry by seamlessly connecting the human being to the work environment and providing relevant information instantaneously.
Setting a new standard for industrial, professional-grade wearables, DAQRI Smart Helmet realizes the true potential of augmented reality and 4D in the enterprise space.
For the first time, a world class sensor package has been fused with an intuitive user experience, driven by native augmented reality software and DAQRI’s Intellitrack™ system for the most precise display and tracking possible, and providing users with unprecedented levels of information about the world around them.
Here’s a video that details the origin of the helmet, and what it can do:
If the video didn’t give you enough of an idea of what this helmet can do, let’s take a look at the specifications of this future helmet.
The DAQRI Smart Helmet comes with next level technology that includes a true 4D display:
Industrial 4D studio integration:
Next generation 4D interface:
Most importantly, it still protects your head.
What makes this really cool is that it will increase productivity immensely. No more will people have to carry around big bundles of papers and specs when it can all be seen through the helmet. Safety will be increased and time will be saved.
If you’re planning a large scale project with lots of detail going into it (like being contracted to build a stadium or aircraft), I’d recommend getting your entire work team a helmet. All the helmets can be integrated so you won’t have to be running back and forth to get information for something that can be displayed through the helmet.
For even more news, features, and inquiries on how to get one of these fascinating helmets (Estimated release of the DAQRI Smart Helmet is December 2015), head on over to DAQRI’s website for more information.
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