Real-world existence — short proof points
There are multiple real products / demos that show each part of this idea is already feasible:
• Consumer helmets with integrated HEPA/air filtration (examples: Puros, Zyon,
Shellios) — companies claim significant PM2.5 reduction by using a battery fan +
filter. New AtlasRideApart.comshelliostech
• Helmet HUD/AR modules (clip-on or built into the visor) such as EyeRide, Argon
Transform, MotoEye; earlier full-AR helmet efforts include Skully and industrial
DAQRI helmets. These provide navigation, rear camera, speed info, etc. EyeLights |
Affichage tête haute MotoArgonAmazonArchitectural DigestWIRED
• Academic / industry prototypes combining sensors, AR and safety have been
published (smart-helmet research for air quality and AR for first-responders).
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(So the combined product is plausible; a few startups are shipping filtration helmets and
several companies sell HUD attachments — the combination is an achievable integration
project.)
System architecture (high level)
1. Mechanical shell & ergonomics
o Full-face or modular helmet meeting impact standards (DOT/ECE/IS/IS 4151
depending on target market).
o Mounting bays for filter module (chin or rear intake), fan enclosure, battery
pack, HUD optics assembly.
2. Air filtration subsystem
o Intake → prefilter (mesh) → HEPA/ULPA element ± activated carbon layer →
centrifugal/axial micro-blower → ducting to rider breathing zone (chin area)
with one-way valves.
o Airflow sensors and a PWM-controlled fan for speed/boost modes.
o Replaceable filter cartridge accessible for maintenance.
3. AR HUD / display subsystem
o Either a clip-on HUD (reflective microdisplay) or a custom
waveguide/holographic combiner embedded in the visor.
o Display driven by a small video/graphics module (can be dedicated HUD
module or smartphone paired via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth).
o Input sources: phone navigation (Waze/Google Maps), IMU/GPS/OBD data,
rear camera feed.
4. Control & electronics
o MCU (ESP32 / STM32 / Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W depending on compute needs)
for device control and communications.
o GPS + IMU for dead-reckoning and basic lane/turn estimation.
o Bluetooth BLE for phone pairing; optional Wi-Fi for higher bandwidth video.
o Battery management system (BMS) and rechargeable Li-ion / LiPo battery
pack.
o Safety cutouts, temperature sensor (to detect fan failure/overheat).
5. Software stack
o Embedded firmware for sensors, fan control, battery & filter life monitoring
(C/C++ in Arduino/PlatformIO or Zephyr).
o Mobile app (Android/iOS) to push navigation tiles, perform firmware OTA,
show diagnostics.
o HUD rendering: either use the vendor’s HUD SDK (if using a third-party HUD)
or a small compositor on an on-board single-board computer (if you need
custom overlays).
o Backend optional (cloud telemetry) for analytics.
