Mission Impossible meets alpine athletics with these new Recon MOD Live Goggles made in part with Google Android to give skiers and snowboarders a chance to analyze their progress while soaring speedily down various mountain ranges. The goggles are manufactured with an in-screen micro display that appears in the peripherals of the wearer to give them a chance to note their personal bests (or worsts) while in action.
The GPS feature will allow athletes to find near chairlift locations or chalets for breathers and warmth. Future app development is also a possibility for the Recon MOD Live Goggles, making this product a firm foundation for further advancement in winter sports. The tracking system is equipped to find information pertaining to navigational markers, distance, speed, altitude and can even analyze jumps for snowboarders. Also boasting up to six hours of battery life, the goggles have already set a bar for monitoring performance while athletes hone theirs.
What's Driving This Trend
- Augmented Reality Goggles
- The Recon MOD Live Goggles incorporate an in-screen micro display that overlays digital information onto the wearer's field of view, paving the way for further advancements in augmented reality goggles.
- Sports Performance Tracking
- The GPS and tracking system in the Recon MOD Live Goggles enable athletes to monitor and analyze their progress in real-time, presenting opportunities for the development of new sports performance tracking technologies.
- Wearable Technology in Winter Sports
- The integration of Google Android and GPS technology into ski goggles showcases the potential for wearable technology to enhance the winter sports experience, opening doors for further innovation in this space.
Who This Affects Most
- Outdoor Sporting Goods
- The Recon MOD Live Goggles represent a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor sporting goods industry, as they demonstrate the potential for integrating advanced technology into traditional sports equipment.
- Technology and Electronics
- The collaboration between Recon and Google Android highlights the intersection of technology and electronics, presenting opportunities for further advancements in wearable technology and smart devices.
- App Development and Software
- The future app development potential of the Recon MOD Live Goggles creates a disruptive opportunity for the app development and software industry, as new applications can be created to enhance the user experience and provide additional functionalities.
