Research Project

Proposal
Alvyn Baah, Anoush Siddiqui, Daniel
Breazeal
 Table of contents

01 02 03
About the project Why? Project goals
Project & Resources The motivation behind our Clear objectives driving
overview in a nutshell. efforts. our work.

04 05 06
Outline Sneak Peak Thanks
Quick look into the project Peak into initial project
structure. concepts. Conclusion of Presentation
 01
About the project
Introduction
The main focus of this project is to enhance a motorcycle
driver’s visibility by tinting specific parts of a motorcycle
helmet that may be affected by sunlight or glare. To find out
how much sunlight is projected at the driver, we'll use a lux
meter (a device used to measure and detect the
luminescence of light/UV). From there, we’ll section the
helmet’s visor, add electrochromic films to the sections of
tint, and add light sensors all around the visor. Once the
sensors are placed, we’ll program the sensors to react to
sunlight without causing frequent distractions using an
Arduino which utilizes C++.
Introduction
▪ Main focus
• Enhance a motorcycle driver’s visibility by tinting
specific parts of a motorcycle helmet affected by
sunlight or glare
▪ Lux Meter
• Will be used to figure out how much sunlight is
projected at the driver
• Visor Sectioning Procedure
• Section the helmet’s visor
• Add electrochromic films to the sections of tint
• Add light sensors all around the visor
• Program the sensors to react to sunlight without
causing frequent distractions using an Arduino
which utilizes C++.
Technologies Used
• Arduino Uno R3

• Electrochromic Film

• Light Sensor Module (Arduino)

• Lux Meter

• Prototyping Circuit: Bread Board

• Final Circuit: Soldering

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Why?
 9,000
Approximate number of crashes each year caused by sun
glare according to the National Traffic Safety Administration

Source: Seasonal sun glare causes 9,000 crashes each year (newsleader.com)
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Project Goals
 Enhance Driver
Visibility
▪ Reduce accidents caused
by sun glare and headlight
reflections.
▪ Improve overall visibility for
safer driving experiences.
Optimize Functionality Set Industry
and Aesthetics Standards for Safety
▪ Develop a prototype with a ▪ Introduce a
sleek design and practical solution
minimalistic features that sets new
▪ Ensure the visor functions standards for road
as intended, with adaptive safety.
shading based on incoming
light conditions
 04
Outline
 Project timeline 2023
Designing Final Design &
Idea & Design
& Building Symposium

01
02
03
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May Symposium
 Estimated Spendings
Lux Meter
$14.90

Arduino
$24.84

$69.99
$132.71 Breadboard & Jumpwire

$14.99 Resistors

$7.99
Electrochromic Films
 Data Analysis

• Data will be collected based on change in the number of

lumens present in a driver’s eyes

• Tests will be conducted with sunlight and LED lights to

see possible effects of headlights
 Initial Concept

• Originally intended for

complete windshield tinting

• Reason for Change:

• Timeline and Cost
Considerations
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Sneak Peek
Front View Back View

Light Sensor’s visible above visor Component Box

Tint split into two sections Contains drafted layout: Arduino power
source and potential circuit
Sneak peek

• Sketch of the electrochromic

motorcycle helmet in it’s final
stage
 Thanks
HyperTint Visor
@Innovation Park

https://hypertintvisor.weebly.com/