An Italian optics research firm might have just tackled literally the biggest issue I face while motorcycling: the sun in my eyes.
An Italian optics research firm might have just tackled literally the biggest issue I face while motorcycling: the sun in my eyes.
Is this not just a welding mask? Welding mask is no batteries required. There’s a solar panel on the front. The instant there’s intense light, the LCD screen is powered on and dims. Same technology as the helmet. The instant the bright light leaves, the mask powers down and the LCD screen that covers your face dims to normal.
Bingo bango. Smart idea to use similar tech solutions, but it hardly takes an ‘optic research’ firm for a helmet change
I think they make helmets like that too, but the article mentions that this thing is totally passive: No solar panel or batteries. I’d definitely rather have a SNELL rated full face helmet (this one isn’t SNELL approved btw) with a flip-down insert or like you’re describing with the solar power/on-off ability.