Swiss company Aegis Rider develops motorcycle helmet with augmented reality display
Swiss company Aegis Rider has introduced the Vision smart motorcycle helmet, which anchors augmented reality navigation cues to the road rather than to the rider's gaze. Prices start at around 1,019 euros.
Swiss company Aegis Rider has developed the Vision, a smart motorcycle helmet fitted with an augmented reality (AR) display. The technology lets riders see virtual navigation cues tied to the real road environment. The helmet is intended for everyday riding, and its price starts at around 1,019 euros.
Unlike other attempts to project an image directly onto the helmet visor, this model uses a flip-down glasses-style module located behind the visor. The system's main advantage is that virtual elements are anchored to the road, not to the rider's line of sight. As a result, three-dimensional turn arrows stay fixed above the carriageway even when the rider turns their head to check traffic at an intersection, so attention is not drawn away from the road.
How the system works
To place the digital cues accurately, a small camera is built into the chin section of the helmet. Using algorithms, it calculates the helmet's position relative to the motorcycle. The system also uses inertial sensors to track head movements, along with data from a smartphone or a separate sensor on the motorcycle itself.
The display module attaches to the helmet with magnets and is compatible with prescription glasses. A built-in sun shield helps in bright sunlight.
Additional features
Beyond navigation, the helmet offers:
- a front dash camera with 1080p resolution (30 frames per second) and 128 GB of internal storage, holding up to 20 hours of video;
- a rear camera, to which a blind-spot warning function is planned to be added in future through a software update;
- an integrated communication system with Bluetooth 5.2 support for calls, music and voice prompts.
Construction and price
The base is a Nexx X.WST3 carbon fibre helmet, while all electronics are installed at a factory in Portugal. The helmet meets the ECE 22.06 safety standard, but the extra equipment has added weight, bringing the total to about 2 kg. The Aegis Rider Vision costs from around 1,019 euros, while the top configuration is priced at 1,679 euros.
