$555,108 raised out of $60,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
3
Start date
Jan 07, 2024
Close date
Jan 08, 2024
Concept

A revolutionary navigation gadget for riding, no more phone hassles. #Motorcycle #Bike #Prescription

Story

The Problems of Using a Phone Holder on the Handlebars for Navigation While Riding:

  • Vibration damage to camera lenses.
  • Phone overheating and power consumption.
  • Make our bikes lose their elegance.
  • Distraction and unsafe.

Introducing

Minimalist Design of HUD

 

 “This is truly an innovation!”

 

 

Turn Directions

The turn signal indicator automatically appears and disappears. 
Minimalist design of HUD system, no distraction at all.

Navigation Map

Navigate with a real-time map, meeting all your navigation needs in complex road conditions. 
That’s why we call them navigation glasses.

 

Whether to display the map is up to the rider

Easily control the map with a handlebar remote. Use the dedicated Map Button to show or hide the navigation map. Compatible with various motorcycle handlebars.

No More Problems Caused by Mobile Navigation

  • Once you start navigation on the app, you can turn off your phone screen and place it in your pocket.
  • You no longer need to worry about the Phone’s vibration damage, overheating, and power consumption.

Full-featured Navigation App

Blucap Moto is used in conjunction with the Blucap App via Bluetooth. The App integrates map SDK from  Google Maps and MapBox. It contains all the necessary functions for riding and maintains a classic and simple user interface.

Riders can easily transition from Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze to Blucap Moto’s App.

 

A Real Shot of the HUD Navigation Map:

 

 

 

 

Lasts All Day for Riding

Actually, Blucap has continuously reduced the battery capacity during the R&D process to make the legs of the glasses as slim as possible.  

Benefit from the highly energy-efficient MicroLED within the light engine and the ultra-low power consumption chip used in Blucap Moto, along with a minimalist and restrained HUD interaction design, we have finally achieved a balance that enables Blucap Moto to support an entire day of riding.

Comfortable wearing experience inside the helmet

Many members of Blucap are riders, we understand the feeling of wearing eyewear when we ride. We have minimized the size and weight of the Blucap Moto to the extreme, ensuring that it is comfortable to wear under a helmet during long rides.

The thin eyeglass legs are made of flexible and skin-friendly material.

 

Like regular glasses, they are easy to insert into a helmet.

 

 
If your helmet has eyeglass slots and you are comfortable wearing regular sunglasses, you can wear the Blucap Moto.

 


Zhu Ning, Founder of Blucap

Anti-Tech Design

From the outside, they appear to be a pair of ordinary classic-style sunglasses, but they actually incorporate cutting-edge AR technology inside. 

According to Blucap’s design philosophy, we aim to avoid giving Blucap Moto a strong electronic vibe. The glasses have no buttons, LEDs, or USB sockets. You don’t need to remember the button functions or complex touch gestures. All you need to do is wear the glasses, that’s all.

Most Cutting-edge AR Technology

Only the utilization of cutting-edge technology can meet Blucap’s high demands for both design and performance.

  • Blucap’s Customized Waveguide Lens excels with high transparency, anti-fog capabilities, anti-glare reflection, and prescription options, among other features.
  • The World’s Smallest MicroLED Display with high brightness, and ultra-low power consumption that makes the temples the same as ordinary glasses.

 

Instant Power On/Off

Simply open the temples of Blucap Moto to power on,  automatically connecting to your phone via Bluetooth. 

ShiftLockâ„¢ Quick-release Design

Blucap’s exclusive ShiftLockâ„¢ quick-release design allows for easy outer lens replacement. Meets the needs of night riding, colored lens replacement.

Blucap ShiftLockâ„¢ Quick Release Design

Stay informed and focused on the road with Blucap Moto’s real-time calls, messages, and speed limit alerts. Never miss important notifications while maintaining your safety and concentration during your ride.

Smart Routing, Unexpected Adventure

Premium Features: Set your direction and distance to generate epic round-trip journeys. Customize your route even further by avoiding certain roads or adjusting the curvature, creating a tailored riding experience unique to you.

Voice Commands

Perfectly compatible with your own Bluetooth headset for navigation voice control, hands-free Calls, and more.

 

You have the option to upgrade your Blucap Moto with customized prescription lenses when placing your order. Blucap’s factory will create a unique version of the Blucap Moto glasses with prescription lenses specifically for you.

TIPS: If you select the prescription customization add-on, we will email you a survey at the end of the project. You can use this survey to provide your prescription details.

Blucap’s unique and high-quality ShiftLockâ„¢ multifunctional sunglass replacement lenses provide clear vision in bright light.

  • Polarized lenses: Mirrored RedMirrored YellowMirrored GreenMirrored BlueMirrored SilverNavy BlueDark GreenDark GreyTea Brown
  • Photochromic lenses
  • Bayer level 7 scratch resistance
  • Oil & Water repellent coating
  • Anti-fog
  • 100% UVA/UVB protection
  • Contrast Enhancement

Super wide transition range: 80% – 10%

TIPS: If you choose the Replacement Lenses add-on, we will send you a survey via email at the end of the project. You can use this survey to choose the color.

Bicycle riding is also possible

By using Blucap’s bicycle accessories or DIY, you can also install the remote control on various equipment such as bicycles or scooters. The Blucap App will update navigation options for bicycle riding later.

 

 

 

 

Starting from Desire

Zhu Ning initially encountered the problem of using a mobile phone for navigation while riding, and he was unable to find the ideal motorcycle HUD product. As a result, he began to create his own HUD device through DIY efforts.

Journey started

In 2021, Zhu Ning founded Blucap, which gathered a team of committed riders, engineers, designers, eyewear experts, and map system experts. Our dedication to technological innovation and tasteful design drives them to constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of motorcycle riding experience.


We have tried all HUD/AR visual solutions.

 

Built with Patience

Throughout our three-year exploration of our first product, Blucap Moto, we:

  • Bravely chosen cutting-edge AR technology to accompany the large-scale production maturity of the supply chain.
  • Spent over half a year exploring and verifying a technical solution that could balance the requirements for HUD riding interaction, glasses volume, and power consumption.
  • After development was completed, in order to create a more reliable design for quickly releasing the lenses and providing a better visual experience, we decided to redesign the frame and customize a new set of waveguide lenses, even if it meant delaying the product launch for more than half a year.
  • Continuously tested and improved the product with feedback from our team’s riders and testing users around the world. We adjusted the prototype of the glasses more than 100 times and continuously optimized the software system.

Reliability, Professionalism, and Sincerity are the core values of Blucap. We pay attention to every detail of our products and patiently polish each aspect to achieve the ultimate best.

Characters will be introduced from the left side of the photos.

  • Qian Zhichuan: Co-founder & Design Manager. Top industrial designer in China, multiple Red Dot and IF design award winners,  and design works collected by the Milan Museum.
  • Bi Qingfeng:  Eyewear Specialist. Proficient in human engineering and manufacturing techniques in eyewear design.
  • Bo Xiao: Supply Chains Manager. 15+ years of experience in consumer electronics, specializing in wearable products, AR/VR devices, smartphones, and Bluetooth earphones. Formerly at Goertek, Guangli AR Tech, Datang.
  • Zhu Ning: Founder & CEO. 10 years of experience in product management in internet products and AI hardware electronics.
  • Li Banghui: Android Developer. 9 years of experience in Android development, specializing in Bluetooth and hardware IoT device development.

  • Mengyao Zhang: Software Manager & GIS Engineer. 10 years of experience in R&D within the auto navigation system industry. Developed map navigation for Volkswagen cars and marine navigation systems. Formerly at NAVINFO.
  • Joyce Guo: CMO. An outdoor lover, motorcycle rider, cyclist, and hiker. Zepp Wearable Cofounder, Nijie Tech Founder MR/VR of car visualization. Formerly at Asus, responsible for sales in multiple European regions, including distribution, OEM, and channels. Formerly at Hanspree, Electronics US Sales and channels.

  • Wang Yi: Hardware Engineer. 8 years of experience in the development of microelectronic devices.
  • Zhitao Wang: Co-Founder & Product Manager. Motorcycle travel enthusiast who completed a solo trip around China in 2021.

  • Jack Cheng: Embedding Engineer. With extensive experience in the development of AI electronic devices and sports smart equipment.
  • Tingting Zhao: Operation Manager. Always passionate about communicating products with community members. Formerly at Rock Rooster.

During the past three years of product development, Blucap has collaborated with leading AR suppliers to optimize the components, while continuously conducting product research, development, and testing.

Prototype V1, created in April 2022, showcased the waveguide solution. Through extensive road testing using helmet-mounted development boards and power banks.

Prototype V2, unveiled in September 2022, showcased a fully functional standalone eyewear design, marking a major milestone in the development of Blucap Moto.

Prototype V3, unveiled in February 2023, showcased enhancements in the standalone eyewear and successful validation of core software functionalities.

Prototype V4, unveiled in March 2023, featured a uniquely designed profile, customized AR waveguide lenses, and magnetic attachment for quick and easy lens changes.

Prototype V4.5, unveiled in July 2023, showcased a refined exterior design, further optimized customized AR waveguide lenses, a quick-release mechanism for easy lens swapping, and validation of the prescription lens solution for nearsighted individuals.

Finally, Blucap Moto has completed the preparation of the key technical confirmation before mass production.

Blucap advocates for minimalist design, whether it is in terms of aesthetic appeal or electronic engineering.

 

MicroLED Light Engine at the root of the eyeglass temple

 

Front view is just ordinary lenses, showing something different at a certain angle.

 

Class 100 dust-free workshop for lens processing

 

 

Jade Bird Display (JBD)  has been focusing on developing the smallest, brightest, and most efficient micro-display panels. With a fab established in Hefei CHINA, JBD is considered as one of the leaders in microLED display technologies with its portfolio of active matrix microLED displays.

Greatar Tech is a world-class high-tech enterprise that specializes in AR diffractive waveguides and micro/nano-optics. They possess core technologies in grating design, grating master processing, and nanoimprint production. Their facilities include a fully functional grating master processing center and a fully automatic lot production line for AR diffractive waveguides. Greatar Tech is dedicated to the research, development, production, and application of AR diffractive waveguides and micro/nano optical products.

 

At Blucap, we believe in transparency and open communication with our supporters. We want to ensure you’re aware of the potential risks and challenges that may arise during the production and delivery process of Blucap Moto.

Manufacturing Challenges: Developing involves complex production processes. We may encounter unforeseen challenges or delays that could impact our estimated timeline.

Supply Chain Management: Our team is dedicated to working closely with our suppliers to maintain a reliable and efficient supply chain. However, factors beyond our control, such as material shortages or shipping delays, could affect production and delivery timelines.

Quality Assurance: We have stringent quality control measures in place to ensure that every Blucap Moto meets our high standards. In the unlikely event of any defects or issues, we are committed to addressing them promptly and providing solutions to our backers.

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