Sunday, April 19, 2015

BMW steps into augmented reality with AR driving glasses for Mini

Mini-ar-goggles

BMW thinks augmented reality can help you drive better.


Mini, the auto manufacturer's UK-based small-car subsidiary, unveiled its concept for augmented-reality driving glasses



Currently a research prototype, the glasses enable motorists to see navigation details, speed and other information overlaid onto a heads-up display. They can connect to a user's smartphone via Mini's app, and receive incoming calls and texts, which drivers can answer using controls on the steering wheel.


But the glasses aren't meant to be worn solely in cars; a first-mile/last-mile feature can guide drivers from their parking spot to their destination and back again. During Mashable's demo with a prototype, they also recognized the address of local events when we looked at a promotional flyer. Read more...


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