FedEx and the Osterhout Design Group recently unveiled the SAVED goggles, which are set to support pilot safety in smoky situations. The SAVED goggles, which stands for Smoke Assured Vision Enhanced Display, are a pair of hybrid smart glasses and an oxygen mask system that gives the user data from the aircraft's HUD and external cameras to aid in emergency landings.
Built around the threat of smoke, the SAVED goggles address the FAA notes that indicate at least one smoke-related landing per day. The entire system is small, light and easy to install, according to Osterhout, which greatly differs from current smart goggle setups. Not surprisingly, FedEx will be integrating this system into its training and real-world flights. The use of the system on courier planes will not only ensure pilot safety but will also assure that damage to packages and planes will be kept to a minimum.
Smart Pilot Safety Goggles
The SAVED Goggles Aid Pilots in Smoky and Dangerous Conditions
Trend Themes
1. Smart Pilot Safety Technology - Opportunity for developers to create more wearable technologies that can aid in emergency landings and ensure pilot safety.
2. Hybrid Smart Glasses - Opportunity for tech companies to create more hybrid smart glasses that can assist in work environments with low visibility.
3. Data-driven Emergency Response - Opportunity for data analytics companies to leverage HUDs and external cameras to build solutions that can aid in emergency landings of airplanes.
Industry Implications
1. Aviation Technology - The SAVED goggles can disrupt the aviation technology industry by introducing innovative wearable technologies to help pilots land their planes safely in challenging conditions.
2. Logistics and Delivery - The SAVED goggles can disrupt the logistics and delivery industry by bringing in technologies that can not only ensure pilot safety but also minimize damage to packages and planes during emergency landings.
3. Emergency Response - The SAVED goggles can disrupt the emergency response industry by introducing novel solutions that can be used to help pilots land planes safely in emergency situations with little to no visibility.