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AR Safety Goggles for Ski

SKI PILot

Description

Design AR ski goggles for Safety

Skiing accidents are inevitable and happen every day. Although the ski resort has professional ski patrol and insurance. But the division of responsibilities has always been a problem.
 

  • Cameras and lenses could help skiers increase visibility.

  • Lidar helps skiers expand their field of vision, including behind them and in blind spots.

  • Turn Signals help the uphill person know where is the downhill skier going.

  • GPS/ Emergency call is earlier for safety rescue

Skiing Accidents Statistics

For an average 120-day season

  • About 600,000 people are injured while skiing or snowboarding annually.

  • 38 skiing fatalities occurred during the 2019/2020 season in the United States.

  • Roughly 200 skiing-related injuries per 100,000 visits occur each year in European Alps resorts

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Interview with Ski Patrol

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So the downhill person always has right of way.”

 

“I would say the biggest thing is just not being aware not looking around. That's why people collide into.”

 

”If knowing if someone's coming up behind me, they're in my blind spot, and I can't see so I could see that being very useful.“

 

”if you are getting notifications, making sure it doesn't go right in the field of vision, maybe off to the side off to the side ever so slightly.“

Persona - Jack

Family Weekend Warrior + Tech Enthusiast

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40 Year-Old Software Developer

Make a $250k/year

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From San Francisco

Married w/ 1 Ten-Year-Old Child

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​​Habits

  • Skis weekly with family, brings own gear

  • Prefers intermediate slopes, soft snow

  • Avoids crowds by using black runs strategically

  • Doesn’t track performance; focuses on comfort

  • Uses weather apps, avoids distracting tech

  • Buys gear in-person, values fit over flash

​Needs

  • Reliable, clear-vision goggles

  • Safe, predictable ski experience

  • Track family location on the mountain

  • Avalanche-aware tools

  • Comfortable gear with classic look

  • Clear maps with terrain guidance

Pain Points

  • Frustrated by buggy ski apps

  • Crowds make him anxious

  • Dislikes flashy or uncomfortable gear

  • Poor service for safety gear

  • Worries about losing sight of family

  • Finds some terrain maps hard to read

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CN208110167U

While this utility model presents a display-enabled ski goggle for safety awareness, SkiPilot expands this by integrating LiDAR terrain sensing, blind-spot detection, and companion app navigation tailored to different skier personas.

Benchmark Patent Research

“Claims an AR-enabled ski goggle that displays real-time environment and body status info via optical lens.”

Value Proposition

For skiers who value safety, awareness, and seamless communication on the slopes, Skipilot is an augmented reality ski goggle system that enhances visibility, prevents collisions, and keeps skiers connected with their environment and companions. It stands out by integrating blind spot alerts, terrain insights, and real-time data overlays—all without compromising the natural skiing experience.

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Safety

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AR Analyzation

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Improve Performance

Market Studies

AR HUD

AR HUD systems project information so that it appears integrated with the real-world environment

Lidar Mapping

Combines an integrated Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with a GNSS receiver to create real-time maps.

detailed 3D information making it perfect for applications where timing and accuracy are crucial factors.

Turn Signal & Blind Spot

Communicate effectively with the drivers and pedestrians around you.

Design Ideations

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Features & Details

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Anti Fog Magnetic Lens

Blind Spot Warning

AR Camera

Elastic Strap

Head up Display Screen

Control Button

1 Click Switch Mode

Hold 3 Sec to Shut Down

TPU Frame

Ventilation

Face Foam

Rear Lidar Scanner

Turn Signal LED

Rear Lidar Scanner

1. Jack came to the ski resort

2. Jack put on brand new Ski pilot ski goggles

3. Jack takes the lift chair to the top of the mountain

4. Due to the holiday, there are so many people on slopes

5. There are skiers of different skill levels here

6. Jack turned on the AR function of ski goggles

7. Snow goggles improve athletic performance and safety

Storyboard

User Scenarios

Yellow light: Someone in the blind spot

Red light: Danger approaching

Turn Signal Off

Turn Signal On

Senor Sends the Signal When You Turn or brake

The sensors in the ski boots send the signal to the goggles to activate the turn signal light to helping uphill skier to avoid

Brake Signal On

Prototype

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How Skipilot Works - App

Start a new run manually from the homepage or from the navbar Your goggles will also automatically record runs for you, but may not sync until you open your app again

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Syncs with your goggles to provide run stats over time, as well as safety stats Can sync with other apps such as Strava to keep track of your previous data

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When connecting a new pair of goggles, access goggle set-up from nav bar or through set-up notification Follow instructions to sync goggles and set-up in-goggle view After set-up, goggle battery and maintenance needs show. Adjust settings anytime

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Sustainability Strategy

  • ​Buy Back

  • Lens/Straps replacement

  • Upgrade 2.0

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