# Instant-Tint Helmet Visors The AGVisor Motorbike Helmet Visor Can Lighten or Darken In a Second By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agvisor References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/agv-lcd-visor/37115/) & [agv](http://www.agv.com/agv_eu_en/agvisor/) The AGVisor is a new [motorcycle helmet visor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-aid-smart-visor) that can darken or lighten in less than a second depending on light conditions. Developed by Italian helmet maker AGV, this visor's tinting effect occurs via a thin [liquid crystal or LCD layer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-dimming-technology) that is powered by a tiny rechargeable battery. The visor can be operated using a glove-friendly button located on its bottom left side. The fully charged visor can hold a dark tint for up to 12 consecutive hours, which is longer than anyone would need a [tinted visor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-rx) anyway. Set to be released in the coming weeks, the AGVisor will surely be a godsend to bikers looking to ensure their safety during long bike rides in changing light conditions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Visor Technology:** The instant-tint helmet visor showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in smart visor technology for enhanced safety in changing light conditions. - **Liquid Crystal Technologies:** The AGVisor's use of liquid crystal technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for adaptable and customizable optics in industries such as automotive and eyewear. - **Rechargeable Battery Solutions:** The AGVisor's integration of a tiny rechargeable battery demonstrates disruptive innovation opportunities for compact and efficient battery solutions in various industries, including electronics and wearables. ### Where This Applies - **Motorcycle Helmet Industry:** The instant-tint helmet visor introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for motorcycle helmet manufacturers to enhance safety and usability with adjustable tinting technology. - **Automotive Industry:** The liquid crystal technology utilized in the AGVisor presents disruptive innovation opportunities for automotive companies to develop adaptable and customizable windows and windshields. - **Eyewear Industry:** The AGVisor's liquid crystal technology showcases disruptive innovation possibilities for eyewear manufacturers to offer customizable and adaptive tinting solutions in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [AR Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [AR-Integrated Smart Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoeigtair3.md) - [Connected Motorbike Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connectedride-sunglasses.md) - [Connected Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-opticson-smart-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md) - [Camera-Equipped Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forcite-mk1s-smart-helmet.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardo-systems.md) - [Adaptive Electrochromic Lens Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-snow-goggle.md)