A Look Into The Future: First Ski And Snowboard Helmet With Augmented Reality Tested In Schladming-Dachstein

In the near future, ski helmets will also be "smart": guests in the Austrian Schladming-Dachstein region can currently test the newly developed "Mohawk" ski and snowboard helmet exclusively using state-of-the-art augmented reality technology (AR) is equipped. A built-in mini-camera captures the surroundings on the piste, and the visor allows the user to retrieve numerous visual data such as speed, altitude and a navigation system. Built-in headphones and a microphone enable live communication with friends via text messaging, audio or video. Especially useful: An SOS button that can be lifesaving in emergency situations. 

All information is available online www.schladming-dachstein.at/mohawk "Schladming-Dachstein has long been regarded as a digital pioneer, we started early to deal with digital projects. So we were the first with full-coverage WLAN or a virtual 360-degree flight through the entire region. ", Says tourism director Mathias Schattleitner. "The world's first digital ski instructor CARV also celebrated its premiere here. With the AR helmet 'Mohawk' we now have a new highly innovative project at the start and hope to contribute to its success. 

Free trial on the Schladming Planai

The Mohawk is being developed by the Israeli startup RideOn. Founder and CEO is the former F16 fighter pilot Alon Getz, who already used and developed AR technology in pilot helmets during his flight operations. Getz now wants to use the experience that he already had in the F-16 cockpit with AR on the ski slopes. The Schladminger Planai is ideal for him to get extensive feedback on his product. Interested skiers and snowboarders can the helmet currently at Intersport Planai half an hour for free or for a whole day from test 20 euros, including short training. The official market launch for the "Mohawk" is then planned for the coming year. 

Further information and reservation of the test helmet online: www.getmohawk.com The most important features of the new AR helmet "Mohawk" at a glance: 

1. Speed ​​and altitude : The driver's ski data is displayed on the screen so that it can be read while driving always keep an eye on. 

2. Music Player : play music from playlists. 

3. Navigation:Navigate the AR Piste map and find new points of interest (POI) in the ski area. 

4. Action Camera : Capture great moments with the 4K Action Camera from the driver's point of view

5. SOS: The helmet can be monitored by GPS from a control center of the operator. The driver presses the SOS button in an emergency, is called over the helmet and can get the help he needs. 

6. Control Center: Networking with other users or friends: You can see the other drivers on the map and talk to them through the built-in headset.