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Nike Hindsight Gives You Unparalleled Vision
The urban jungle isn’t exactly the safest place for bicyclists. You need the right tools to keep you one step ahead of irresponsible motorists. The Nike Hindsight gives you superhuman like powers with extended peripheral vision so all those sneaky cars, beware.
They work similar to bifocals except for your peripheral vision. By using fresnel lenses on both sides of the glasses, riders can detect motion in a field of view beyond the normal human limit of 180º. If you want to get technical about it; high power, diverging fresnel zones aligned vertically distort into view an extra 25º on both sides. Vision is radically distorted in the periphery, but as the eye detects only motion in that area, little clarity is lost in the process.
A rider’s clear benefit is in the early warning of approaching vehicles, but a less obvious advantage is reducing the necessary head rotation to check behind. Tho it was intended for bicyclists, there’s a myriad of sports and activities where a greater field of view becomes an advantage. As for me, I would totally wear these 24/7 to keep this one particular friend in check. He finds it funny sneaking up on me. My nerves are shattered enough. I can’t take it anymore. I need these shades.
Designer: Billy May
227 Comments »
Ja says
sounds like it would require some getting used to but is a dam good idea!
julia says
what always enjoys me with these things is, that people who need to wear glasses can not enjoy the benefits.
lb says
i aggree with u
RememberMe says
Seems to me that some glasses actually reflect what's behind you, but there needs to be light…
All in all, cool idea, but a waste of money for now. It would be much cooler if there was a darn add-on thing to clip to your prescription glasses to give more bbwd-vision, but oh, well.
JC says
You do not understand how glasses work. These work on the principle of refraction, not reflection. These are definitely not a waste of money, it's a brilliant idea and quite a technical accomplishment.
jeff says
contacts
bryan says
get lasik
CoolProducts says
That's very cool and very useful for those of us who commute through the city on bicycle. Very cool design.
zippyflounder says
dang wish i had thought of that one.
Billy May says
I gotta say zippy, of all the love these are getting, the fact that you didn’t crap all over them is definitely a high point.
zippyflounder says
oh i am a tough old bugger, call a grape a grape…..giving kudo's to nike did make me cringe though
zippyflounder says
oh i am a tough old bugger, call a grape a grape…..giving kudo's to nike did make me cringe though
David Botrashvili says
HI Billy,
nice idea indeed. please note that you're infringing an existing patent, which owns by my company. don't say you didn't know!!
Slash says
Who are you? What is the patent number? I think you are lying. It is up to you to show the proof. I would advice you to do your communication using a lawyer and not via a forum. You may be treading on the grounds of slander or libel.
David Botrashvili says
Hi, I don't know who you're. but, i suggest you use better talking style. my lawyers will start working on that.
but, you should know that this is a DIRECT INFRINGMENT of an existing patent. don't say you didn't know. and if you're so eager to know, you can find all details on the net.
David Botrashvili says
Slash,
US patent: 11/772316. PS: it’s worldwide protected.
enjoy
Slash says
Again the same questions, who are you? What is the patent number? Your use of "ad hominem" does not bolster your argument. You still haven't convinced me that this is an infringement of any existing. And don't bother saying "don't say I don't know." What is that all about? Repeating a claim over and over is not evidence.
BTW. I am having fun playing your silly game.
David Botrashvili says
Slash,
or what ever your name is. my email is: david@widezon.com. i'm a CEO of company which generate milions of USD a year from licensing our IP, which is related to expanding human peripheral vision. when I'll find out you're not a child, i'll bother talking to you with higher levels, and with details.
not through CHAT.
cheers….
slash says
David,
You began the claim. Non-sequitur arguments do not answer the question. WHAT IS THE PATENT NUMBER? If you have a good reason to not give the patent number I will accept that. The patent number is not dependent of my age. I stand by my 1st comment. Prove me wrong.
Thank you for the debate.
Slash
You can find my real name in the local phone book.
Joe Mo says
David Botrashvill = 13 year old CS Fag
XilStorm says
right. for the record, the patent number Botrashvili gave (11/772316) uses a SIMILAR IDEA. His uses actual lensing, whereas the design on this webpage uses FRESNEL LENSING. Completely different methods of expanding vision, therefore completely different patents, even if it is his own.
Also, frankly, fresnel lenses would work much better. It would let the sunglasses be thin, while letting the same amount of refraction (focusing) to occur.
David’s website is also thoroughly under construction. Millions of USD is nothing. individual surgeons (on the upper average) can make over 1 million dollars a year. So 4 good surgeons eclipse david’s company.
kevin says
Actually, I browsed over the patent, and it mentions specifically fresnel lens in the description section.
cut and paste from the patent
“For example, the invention can be carried out with a segment of a diverging optical element , a segment of a diverging Fresnel element, a segment of a diffractive diverging optical element or a graduated grating or any combination thereof (as described with reference to Figs. 5-7D below). The optical element of the invention can be added to a vision device worn by a user, such as but not limited to, helmets, visors, glasses or contact lenses, for example, for enlarging peripheral”
I think this guy actually has a valid claim.
Ja says
sounds like it would require some getting used to but is a dam good idea!
ZGiSH says
Concept art that is possible and useful is a +1 for me.
phentex says
but there is a problem : the glasses might not look so cool when they are weared : if light can go in one way, it can go in the other. Therefore if the light from the extra -/+25° can be "bent" enough to be projected into the usual eye field of view, then if these glasse are fearly transparent, then the eyes might look kind of alienish.
Chris says
Some might view that as a bonus.
julia says
what always enjoys me with these things is, that people who need to wear glasses can not enjoy the benefits.
lb says
i aggree with u
Dan says
Contacts…..
CoolProducts says
That's very cool and very useful for those of us who commute through the city on bicycle. Very cool design.
zippyflounder says
dang wish i had thought of that one.
Chris says
Something useful, practical, possible and that I would actually buy.
ZGiSH says
Concept art that is possible and useful is a +1 for me.
Mark says
Combine it with an exhaust-gas-filtering mask and I'll buy one right away.
santaspuppet says
LOL! I second this motion!
Barrack says
Wait, is this fresh out of the NIKE HQ or just some guys concept from coroflot who has nothing to do with Nike?!!
Either way it's a cool idea, but if it's nothing to do with Nike can you make it more apparent? (This is a great compliment to the designer, your presentation fooled me)…
If it is from Nike, ignore this.
Billy May says
It is a crackpot idea from some guy on coroflot; and thank you, the level of production value was intended to fool people.
David says
Billy,
you choose to ignore, and i’m ok with it. i’ll tell you this for the last time. next will be between atturnies, your story is DIRECT infringment of our patent.
shain says
ok, gotta take a poo…
i feel like these may cause the wearer to have sudden reaction of drunken stooper when the brain subconsciously tries to focus on that moving object coming up from behind
Mark says
Combine it with an exhaust-gas-filtering mask and I'll buy one right away.
Barrack says
Wait, is this fresh out of the NIKE HQ or just some guys concept from coroflot who has nothing to do with Nike?!!
Either way it's a cool idea, but if it's nothing to do with Nike can you make it more apparent? (This is a great compliment to the designer, your presentation fooled me)…
If it is from Nike, ignore this.
Billy May says
It is a crackpot idea from some guy on coroflot; and thank you, the level of production value was intended to fool people.
powers says
Having been in situations where my bicycle, a truck and myself were engaged at speed in unplanned events, I'd be tempted to give these a try. The only concern I might have is that they might give people headaches, but probably not everyone. Being branded with a swoosh is a little generic, but really, this concept has NIKE written all over it.
shain says
ok, gotta take a poo…
i feel like these may cause the wearer to have sudden reaction of drunken stooper when the brain subconsciously tries to focus on that moving object coming up from behind
phentex says
but there is a problem : the glasses might not look so cool when they are weared : if light can go in one way, it can go in the other. Therefore if the light from the extra -/+25 can be “bent” enough to be projected into the usual eye field of view, then if these glasse are fearly transparent, then the eyes might look kind of alienish.
Chris says
Some might view that as a bonus.
powers says
Having been in situations where my bicycle, a truck and myself were engaged at speed in unplanned events, I'd be tempted to give these a try. The only concern I might have is that they might give people headaches, but probably not everyone. Being branded with a swoosh is a little generic, but really, this concept has NIKE written all over it.
Mehdi says
wow! Perfect
santaspuppet says
i like, but my brother finds these useless. He has the ballistic Oakley's instead. He says its much more important to be able to stop a bullet. living in Miami maybe Nike should make these bulletproof as well.
DanDaMan says
The ballistic Oakley's don't stop bullets. If your brother thinks this he's an idiot. Beside, what's better, stopping the bullet or seeing the guy before he shoots you?
Mehdi says
wow! Perfect
santaspuppet says
LOL! I second this motion!
santaspuppet says
i like, but my brother finds these useless. He has the ballistic Oakley's instead. He says its much more important to be able to stop a bullet. living in Miami maybe Nike should make these bulletproof as well.
Mark says
lmao @ bullet proof glasses!
Sam, Wisconsin says
If Nike pushes this concept for every glasses it has, this can force the prescription glasses manufacturers to follow up with a futuristic design following the same concept.
I think it is time to reinvent the prescription glasses, to match the 21st century, instead of this 16th century medieval design of what people are wearing today.
Rablati says
glasses are obsolete
Sam, Wisconsin says
If Nike pushes this concept for every glasses it has, this can force the prescription glasses manufacturers to follow up with a futuristic design following the same concept.
I think it is time to reinvent the prescription glasses, to match the 21st century, instead of this 16th century medieval design of what people are wearing today.
Rablati says
glasses are obsolete
Babak says
How can you purchase this glasses?!
Babak says
How can you purchase this glasses?!
DanDaMan says
The ballistic Oakley's don't stop bullets. If your brother thinks this he's an idiot. Beside, what's better, stopping the bullet or seeing the guy before he shoots you?
Mark says
haha ya that comment up there made my friends and I laugh. Bullet proof glasses. lol @ these people.
RememberMe says
Seems to me that some glasses actually reflect what's behind you, but there needs to be light…
All in all, cool idea, but a waste of money for now. It would be much cooler if there was a darn add-on thing to clip to your prescription glasses to give more bbwd-vision, but oh, well.
SEBASTIAN says
helo, im is studend of unibesity Buenos Aires Argentina, I want to know that lens is the one that they use and if it she generates lateral aberrations.
sebastian
SEBASTIAN says
helo, im is studend of unibesity Buenos Aires Argentina, I want to know that lens is the one that they use and if it she generates lateral aberrations.
sebastian
sabik7 says
Note to self: Do not go cycling in traffic.
Chris2046 says
Nice idea. hope I got enough time to aviod the crash
sabik7 says
Note to self: Do not go cycling in traffic.
Chris2046 says
Nice idea. hope I got enough time to aviod the crash
casper911ca says
They should utilize this in Motorcycle helmets.
casper911ca says
They should utilize this in Motorcycle helmets.
Mark says
They have something like that. reevu dot com
Clive says
Hmmmm – nice idea however….
….no use to spectacle wearers
….turning your head to check behind serves not just one but three purposes:
1. …obviously, to see what's coming.
2. …and just as importantly, to tell other road users that you intend to make a change of direction
3. to make eye-contact with other road users to gain their co-operation.
There is also a psychological effect when a cyclist turns to face drivers – the cyclist ceases to be just an "obstacle" and becomes a real person, drivers tend to behave less agressively.
The above is why I wouldn't even consider fitting a mirror to a bike or buying one of those clever helmets with a built-in mirror.
Having said all that, anything that improves all-round vision has got to be good provided it doesn't replace the old-fashioned but very effective "life-saver" look – and they could be very useful for car drivers to open up the blind spot.
Clive says
Hmmmm – nice idea however….
….no use to spectacle wearers
….turning your head to check behind serves not just one but three purposes:
1. …obviously, to see what's coming.
2. …and just as importantly, to tell other road users that you intend to make a change of direction
3. to make eye-contact with other road users to gain their co-operation.
There is also a psychological effect when a cyclist turns to face drivers – the cyclist ceases to be just an “obstacle” and becomes a real person, drivers tend to behave less agressively.
The above is why I wouldn't even consider fitting a mirror to a bike or buying one of those clever helmets with a built-in mirror.
Having said all that, anything that improves all-round vision has got to be good provided it doesn't replace the old-fashioned but very effective “life-saver” look – and they could be very useful for car drivers to open up the blind spot.
JC says
You do not understand how glasses work. These work on the principle of refraction, not reflection. These are definitely not a waste of money, it's a brilliant idea and quite a technical accomplishment.
Canada rocks says
Come on here people although I am no genius why does everyone say no use to people who where glasses?
I have -4.00 sight in both eyes never ever where glasses I only where contact lenses.
I also enjoy my oakly sun glass and where goggles while snowboarding or swimming goggles while swimming.
If you want to wear sport glasses get contacts 37.50 for 3 months and that is a fairly good brand.
Canada rocks says
wear** wow thats bad
Phil E. Drifter says
Too bad it doesn't live up to the name. It doesn't let you see behind you, it lets you see further to the sides. Should be called the Nike sidesight.
Stumbled here, thumbs down.
jeff says
contacts
Canada rocks says
Come on here people although I am no genius why does everyone say no use to people who where glasses?
I have -4.00 sight in both eyes never ever where glasses I only where contact lenses.
I also enjoy my oakly sun glass and where goggles while snowboarding or swimming goggles while swimming.
If you want to wear sport glasses get contacts 37.50 for 3 months and that is a fairly good brand.
Canada rocks says
wear** wow thats bad
Phil E. Drifter says
Too bad it doesn't live up to the name. It doesn't let you see behind you, it lets you see further to the sides. Should be called the Nike sidesight.
Stumbled here, thumbs down.
bryan says
get lasik
zar says
2 set of side-view mirrors attached on your bike handle would resolve this issue. Under $20 you have got almost 360 degree vision.
zar says
2 set of side-view mirrors attached on your bike handle would resolve this issue. Under $20 you have got almost 360 degree vision.
phred says
Since nobody else has brought it up… A road cyclist in the drops (lower portion of the handlebars), or any cyclist exerting a strong effort, likely has his head down and has to "look up" to see the horizon. The way these specs apparently work, if your head is tilted downward, the "wide angle view" beyond the 180 degrees you already have will be looking behind AND UP. This wide-angle concept is better suited to pedestrians, drivers, and only the most upright (read: slow) of cyclists.
For what it's worth, both times I've been hit by cars while riding, I saw the vehicle coming from the moment it started turning into my path, but there wasn't enough space to avoid. Okay, there was one time I got tapped from behind at a stop light, but there was no damage so that doesn't count.
phred says
Followup to last post: Forgot to mention you also have your hearing to warn you of vehicles approaching from the side. I see enough iPod-wearing cyclists out there, though, I suppose Nike thinks this is an untapped market.
phred says
Since nobody else has brought it up… A road cyclist in the drops (lower portion of the handlebars), or any cyclist exerting a strong effort, likely has his head down and has to “look up” to see the horizon. The way these specs apparently work, if your head is tilted downward, the “wide angle view” beyond the 180 degrees you already have will be looking behind AND UP. This wide-angle concept is better suited to pedestrians, drivers, and only the most upright (read: slow) of cyclists.
For what it's worth, both times I've been hit by cars while riding, I saw the vehicle coming from the moment it started turning into my path, but there wasn't enough space to avoid. Okay, there was one time I got tapped from behind at a stop light, but there was no damage so that doesn't count.
phred says
Followup to last post: Forgot to mention you also have your hearing to warn you of vehicles approaching from the side. I see enough iPod-wearing cyclists out there, though, I suppose Nike thinks this is an untapped market.
GeminiChristmas says
Yeah, well you should not wear headphones while going down busy roads. but clear roads around 25 mph is fine if you keep going the same speed. wear helmet.
GeminiChristmas says
Yeah, well you should not wear headphones while going down busy roads. but clear roads around 25 mph is fine if you keep going the same speed. wear helmet.
VALERI says
haha itts like those ditective glasses from when u were a kid with the mirrors on the sides
VALERI says
haha itts like those ditective glasses from when u were a kid with the mirrors on the sides
Scott says
This is really cool…I want!
Scott says
This is really cool…I want!
Babak says
I still didn't understand if you can purchase this glasses or not?!?!?! If you can where or how can you get them?!?!?!?
Babak says
I still didn't understand if you can purchase this glasses or not?!?!?! If you can where or how can you get them?!?!?!?
glanec says
I need big photos of this…. realy
glanec says
I need big photos of this…. realy
Frenchmanwhospeaksen says
Sell it to the army, so the soldiers can see the enemy sooner,
A REAL lifesaver
Frenchmanwhospeaksen says
Sell it to the army, so the soldiers can see the enemy sooner,
A REAL lifesaver
slash says
This has a limited market. I think the brain could adjust to the peripheral distortion but not to the depth distortion. It would be an advantage when a risk approaches from the side. A tenth of a second heads-up would be beneficial. I could imagine me wearing them while biking or walking on a roadway, walking or biking on a bike/walking trail, or working on a roadway such as a flagman.
slash says
This has a limited market. I think the brain could adjust to the peripheral distortion but not to the depth distortion. It would be an advantage when a risk approaches from the side. A tenth of a second heads-up would be beneficial. I could imagine me wearing them while biking or walking on a roadway, walking or biking on a bike/walking trail, or working on a roadway such as a flagman.
David Botrashvili says
HI Billy,
nice idea indeed. please note that you're infringing an existing patent, which owns by my company. don't say you didn't know!!
Slash says
Who are you? What is the patent number? I think you are lying. It is up to you to show the proof. I would advice you to do your communication using a lawyer and not via a forum. You may be treading on the grounds of slander or libel.
David Botrashvili says
Hi, I don't know who you're. but, i suggest you use better talking style. my lawyers will start working on that.
but, you should know that this is a DIRECT INFRINGMENT of an existing patent. don't say you didn't know. and if you're so eager to know, you can find all details on the net.
Slash says
Again the same questions, who are you? What is the patent number? Your use of “ad hominem” does not bolster your argument. You still haven't convinced me that this is an infringement of any existing. And don't bother saying “don't say I don't know.” What is that all about? Repeating a claim over and over is not evidence.
BTW. I am having fun playing your silly game.
David Botrashvili says
Slash,
or what ever your name is. my email is: david@widezon.com. i'm a CEO of company which generate milions of USD a year from licensing our IP, which is related to expanding human peripheral vision. when I'll find out you're not a child, i'll bother talking to you with higher levels, and with details.
not through CHAT.
cheers….
slash says
David,
You began the claim. Non-sequitur arguments do not answer the question. WHAT IS THE PATENT NUMBER? If you have a good reason to not give the patent number I will accept that. The patent number is not dependent of my age. I stand by my 1st comment. Prove me wrong.
Thank you for the debate.
Slash
You can find my real name in the local phone book.
nizan says
Hi, i think this excelent!! Does anybody know were can i find this glasses to buy ??
screena says
i would love these!!!!!
Tim says
Won’t work for someone with monovision like me…but very cool.
cancer says
Even though my own english isn't perfect yet I grasped the article perfectly.
Mono Amplifiers says
Just what exactly may happen.
romeo says
Gentili signori,
sarei intenzionato all'aquisto dei vostri occhiali con specchio retrovisore per uso sportivo,bicicletta.
Per favore mi invii le modalit per avere i vostri occhiali.
Per il momento ne aquisto un paio per prova in seguito, ne ordiner una decina di paia.
Distinti saluti
Oracool13 says
Tho is not a word. However, though is.
Chris Fay says
They already exist; they have been for sale in some shops in Ireland since the early 90's
matrix says
I hate designers!
They think they've got everything worked out. As long as a product looks good and they can knock up some fancy 3D renderings then nothing else matters.
I've got news for you my friend; THE TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE THIS THING DOESN'T EXIST! STAMPING A RANDOM BRAND NAME ON IT WILL NOT CHANGE THAT!
adam says
so people are only suppose to design products that use technology that already exists? I can tell you are not a designer and obviously someone with very little vision or creativity. Yes there are very many ideas on this site that are not very well thought out, but I think the point of this site and sites like it are to provide an arena for people to share their creative projects and ideas. If I had a project that every detail was thought out and all design and production issues where addressed and resolved , and I was ready to go into final tooling, why would I put it up here? I would not need any feedback on the project or help working out a design flaw. I would just be putting myself in a position for someone like you to steal my idea and hard work and try to beat me to market. NO THANKS. The internet (including this site) have been a great tool for people to share rough ideas or concepts and get constructive feedback, and I feel that whether the idea is great or even if is sucks and needs a lot of work, a negative comment like yours with no suggestions for improvement is totally pointless and probably detrimental to overall design development.
Concerned says
Gosh. You'd think something as simple as googling "Fresnel lens" before posting such an ignoramus comment would be easier for an internet user. It's actually just using fairly old technology in a new way. Ugh… the comments on the internet keep getting dumber. Anyone agree?
CaptainBaconMan says
You are an idiot, it even gives the name of said technology.
A Fresnel lens.
This cutting edge technology was invented as soon as 200 years ago.
matrix says
I hate designers!
They think they've got everything worked out. As long as a product looks good and they can knock up some fancy 3D renderings then nothing else matters.
I've got news for you my friend; THE TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE THIS THING DOESN'T EXIST! STAMPING A RANDOM BRAND NAME ON IT WILL NOT CHANGE THAT!
adam says
so people are only suppose to design products that use technology that already exists? I can tell you are not a designer and obviously someone with very little vision or creativity. Yes there are very many ideas on this site that are not very well thought out, but I think the point of this site and sites like it are to provide an arena for people to share their creative projects and ideas. If I had a project that every detail was thought out and all design and production issues where addressed and resolved , and I was ready to go into final tooling, why would I put it up here? I would not need any feedback on the project or help working out a design flaw. I would just be putting myself in a position for someone like you to steal my idea and hard work and try to beat me to market. NO THANKS. The internet (including this site) have been a great tool for people to share rough ideas or concepts and get constructive feedback, and I feel that whether the idea is great or even if is sucks and needs a lot of work, a negative comment like yours with no suggestions for improvement is totally pointless and probably detrimental to overall design development.
Concerned says
Gosh. You'd think something as simple as googling “Fresnel lens” before posting such an ignoramus comment would be easier for an internet user. It's actually just using fairly old technology in a new way. Ugh… the comments on the internet keep getting dumber. Anyone agree?
CaptainBaconMan says
You are an idiot, it even gives the name of said technology.
A Fresnel lens.
This cutting edge technology was invented as soon as 200 years ago.
Sgt. Asskick says
Are stupid?
The tech most assuredly does exist.
All these glasses do is warp the edge of your peripheral vision with reflective plastic.
Essentially bending what you see like a curved mirror.
You sir are nothing more than a monkey.
Sgt. Asskick says
Are stupid?
The tech most assuredly does exist.
All these glasses do is warp the edge of your peripheral vision with reflective plastic.
Essentially bending what you see like a curved mirror.
You sir are nothing more than a monkey.
tazmetal says
Being an Optical Engineer, I have to agree with the Sgt. He hit the nail on the head.
Drew says
"Designer: Billy May"
BILLY MAY HERE WITH ANOTHER FANTASTIC PRODUCT!
I like the idea but concepts aren't worth anything without a plan to execute… Also, the biker in the example picture is about to get hit by that car whether he sees it or not.
Anonymous says
The technology to make these simply doesn't exist. The designer is just slapping a brand on a dream.
It annoys me that all I see on this site these days is garbage like this with its head in the clouds. I want something with substance, dammit!
Drew says
“Designer: Billy May”
BILLY MAY HERE WITH ANOTHER FANTASTIC PRODUCT!
I like the idea but concepts aren't worth anything without a plan to execute… Also, the biker in the example picture is about to get hit by that car whether he sees it or not.
Anonymous says
The technology to make these simply doesn't exist. The designer is just slapping a brand on a dream.
It annoys me that all I see on this site these days is garbage like this with its head in the clouds. I want something with substance, dammit!
Nick says
Actually, you could imitate the effect with a lightly coated mirror on the inside of the glasses.
Nick says
Actually, you could imitate the effect with a lightly coated mirror on the inside of the glasses.
Anonymous says
Those who put their heads among the clouds can often see the farthest.
lannen says
of clouds.
not that I think this is fake, I just felt like saying this. I thought it was at least a little bit funny, even if not enough to warrant much of a response.
comdct says
Even if it works it will take a long time to get used to it. At least in the short term it may do more harm than good.
Anonymous says
Those who put their heads among the clouds can often see the farthest.
lannen says
of clouds.
not that I think this is fake, I just felt like saying this. I thought it was at least a little bit funny, even if not enough to warrant much of a response.
comdct says
Even if it works it will take a long time to get used to it. At least in the short term it may do more harm than good.
daden says
no, it won't take a long time to get used to it. your brain adjusts quickly to changes in perception. A graduate student at my university constructed a headset to turn the users vision upside down, as well as a number of other perceptual changes. It only took the participants in his experiments a matter of minutes to walk around and interact with their environment.
akronymn says
It only took a matter of minutes before the subject wasn't completely disoriented. It took 3 days before they were fully adjusted whilst having their vision inverted 24/7. Using these glasses intermittently would most definitely take a fair bit of time to get used to. In the long run though, it seems like it would most certainly be worth the patience and extra caution necessary.
daden says
no, it won't take a long time to get used to it. your brain adjusts quickly to changes in perception. A graduate student at my university constructed a headset to turn the users vision upside down, as well as a number of other perceptual changes. It only took the participants in his experiments a matter of minutes to walk around and interact with their environment.
akronymn says
It only took a matter of minutes before the subject wasn't completely disoriented. It took 3 days before they were fully adjusted whilst having their vision inverted 24/7. Using these glasses intermittently would most definitely take a fair bit of time to get used to. In the long run though, it seems like it would most certainly be worth the patience and extra caution necessary.
Stutz says
As a responsible motorist, I need a version that will help me to see all the irresponsible bicyclists that dart through traffic, pass me on the right at 30 mph, and never stop at red lights or stop signs.
80s says
This ^
I walk to work and when idiot cyclists aren't (illegally) silently speeding along the pavement nearly knocking me over, they're using pedestrian crossings to avoid red lights or simply ignoring red lights all together. And these aren't kids, these are people that look like responsible adults, helmets, hi-vis jackets and all. Every single day I see at least one cyclist who'll likely end up dead or injured at some point through their own flouting of road laws. I have no sympathy, just as I have no sympathy for the cocks in Audis and BMWs who get their skulls wrapped around trees because of their stupidity.
DreamPhreak says
Thats happened to me too. On my way to college in evening classes, with the sun facing directly into the front window of my car, i was unable to see the road, or barely. I was driving cautiously, and was passing through a green light. While disoriented from the blinding sunlight in my face (sunglasses or the sun visor down didnt help at all), i looked to the right of the car, and there was a cyclist right there, about a foot away from the car in the middle of the road.
Long story short: He was trying to pass cars from the walkway by ignoring the "Do not walk" light, almost getting himself into an accident, and then from being in the middle of the road, he could have gotten run over from all the other cars around me.
Stutz says
As a responsible motorist, I need a version that will help me to see all the irresponsible bicyclists that dart through traffic, pass me on the right at 30 mph, and never stop at red lights or stop signs.
80s says
This ^
I walk to work and when idiot cyclists aren't (illegally) silently speeding along the pavement nearly knocking me over, they're using pedestrian crossings to avoid red lights or simply ignoring red lights all together. And these aren't kids, these are people that look like responsible adults, helmets, hi-vis jackets and all. Every single day I see at least one cyclist who'll likely end up dead or injured at some point through their own flouting of road laws. I have no sympathy, just as I have no sympathy for the cocks in Audis and BMWs who get their skulls wrapped around trees because of their stupidity.
DreamPhreak says
Thats happened to me too. On my way to college in evening classes, with the sun facing directly into the front window of my car, i was unable to see the road, or barely. I was driving cautiously, and was passing through a green light. While disoriented from the blinding sunlight in my face (sunglasses or the sun visor down didnt help at all), i looked to the right of the car, and there was a cyclist right there, about a foot away from the car in the middle of the road.
Long story short: He was trying to pass cars from the walkway by ignoring the “Do not walk” light, almost getting himself into an accident, and then from being in the middle of the road, he could have gotten run over from all the other cars around me.
Ken says
Anything that improves safety for cyclists is a plus
Ken says
Anything that improves safety for cyclists is a plus
fajas colombianas says
Why dont they make a motorcycle helmet visor with this technology, this would help save lives when implemented on helmets.
fajas colombianas says
Why dont they make a motorcycle helmet visor with this technology, this would help save lives when implemented on helmets.
Ben Lewis says
The helmets bulk would cut out most of the benefit. If you think about motorcycle helmets the add about 2″ of bulk to each side of your head. A helmet could be made to acomidate it, but the visor would most likely not offer much of an advantage in and of itself.
stuart says
how come the taxi lights weren't 'on' in the picture but they were when viewed through the glasses ?
Nick says
You can't see whether they are on or not, there's a piece of plastic in the way…
Juan says
If you look at the ground you can see where the light reflects from the taxi
stuart says
how come the taxi lights weren't 'on' in the picture but they were when viewed through the glasses ?
Nick says
You can't see whether they are on or not, there's a piece of plastic in the way…
Paul says
Cyclists need a device that helps them see what's right in front of them! The truth is they don't care. They think that somehow since they aren't paying any taxes for the roads they ride on there's no need to obey the rules of said roads. Roads were built and paid for by and for automobiles. Stay out of the way! YOU ARE A NUISANCE!! BTY, I think the glasses are cool and I like the idea of incorporating somthink similar into a full face helmet.
Paul says
Cyclists need a device that helps them see what's right in front of them! The truth is they don't care. They think that somehow since they aren't paying any taxes for the roads they ride on there's no need to obey the rules of said roads. Roads were built and paid for by and for automobiles. Stay out of the way! YOU ARE A NUISANCE!! BTY, I think the glasses are cool and I like the idea of incorporating somthink similar into a full face helmet.
Willie says
Because massive generalised statements are just great.
I could say that all bicyclists are great, but that wouldn't be true, either. And what makes you think that bicyclists aren't paying for the roads? They pay taxes, and, depending on where you live, most of them all have cars.
Ameth says
So with this amazing item I can see what is BEYOND my peripheral vision! What /End Sarcasm. I bet they are an arm and a leg too. What a waste of money. The funny thing is that many people will buy them and think that they can see more and that they “don't need to look both ways to cross the street”. Seriously, what a worthless product. They don't even look good as regular sunglasses imho.
Jim says
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. 360 degree vision would be awesome and massively safer when in a busy city. Great article.
Christian says
Actually it’s 230 degree vision rather than 360 But I agree with you
Jim says
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen. 360 degree vision would be awesome and massively safer when in a busy city. Great article.
That Guy says
Looks like a Spy Fox gadget…
AF says
though… now that you mention it, a similar glasses could be done using the principle of reflection with other interesting results
Energy Efficiency says
Very cool concept, while they may take a little while to get used to, seeing things you are not used to, it will help. Love them
Fuu says
next step Byakugan …
PranaWorld says
Cool glasses, a must have. Thanks a lot.
jim says
That’s why they invented contact lenses.
Jim says
I was gonna suggest the same thing. Market as “Situational Awareness Technology” the new gen of soldiers eat that stuff up like candy. Get a few hundred thousand sold across the world and boom, your looking at someone making a contract offer “because our boys need the best!”
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