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SCIENCE FICTION

What was still considered science fiction a few years ago is now becoming reality with the BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses . The innovative motorcycle goggles provide the head-up display technology already familiar from the automotive sector and project all relevant data , such as navigation , speed or gear , directly into the rider ’ s field of vision in real time , thus enabling particularly anticipatory and thus safer motorcycle riding .
The BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses can be easily connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth and app . The projection can be positioned and the settings can be selected before the ride and also while riding via the multicontroller on the motorcycle handlebars .
In addition to the individual user interface and an increase in riding safety , the smartglasses also offer a high level of comfort . The design of the smartglasses and the display has been adapted to meet the special needs of motorcyclists . In addition , the BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses can be adapted to fit numerous helmets and face shapes . This makes the smartglasses comfortable to wear even on long day trips . The lithium-ion battery enables up to ten hours of operation .
BMW Motorrad also supplies two sets of certified UVA / UVB lenses with the frame . One set of lenses is 85 % transparent and can be used especially for helmets with integrated sun visors . The other set has tinted lenses turning the smartglasses into a perfect pair of sunglasses .
For people who wear glasses , there is an RX adapter (+/ - 4.5 diopters ). This can be ordered online directly from the provider . The corresponding QR code can be found in the user manual of the ConnectedRide Smartglasses .
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• Two sets of lenses ( 1x tinted lens and 1x 85 % transparent lens ), integrated light sensor , certified UVA / UVB filter .
• RX adapter for adjusting the lenses to the required visual acuity ( up to max . 4.5 diopters ).
• Can be connected to a smartphone and the
• BMW Motorrad Connected App via Bluetooth .
• Real-time GPS data transfer from app to smartglasses .
• Head-Up function for navigation with individual display .
• Display of speed , speed limit , gear and navigation ( reduced arrow display or detailed navigation with street names , intersections and precise directions ).
• Integrated light sensor and integrated optics module for securely transferring data and securely displaying data on the top left of the right glass .
• Lithium-ion battery provides up to ten hours of operation .
• USB charging cable .
• Operating temperature range -10 ° to + 50 ° C .
• Colour : Anthracite .
• Recommended retail price ( RRP ): € 690.00 / AU $ 1,150.00
BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses features :
• Two sizes ( M + L ) available with different nose pads .
• M for pupil distance 53 to 67 mm , L for 59 to 73
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