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iGyaan reports
Cochin-based Arvind Sanjeev has invented the "Smart Cap" which is basically a nerdier version of the sleek Google Glass. Now we, of course, need to cut him some slack as he didn't have the huge monetary resources backing those researchers at Google X.
Arvind's design, though rudimentary, is pretty functional. The raw materials that went into making the Smart Cap are easily available. The Smart Cap uses a USB Webcam, an LCD panel, aspheric lens, headphones, a Raspberry Pi Board, a sun board sheet, and glue which is a DIY guy's favorite tool.
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What is really appreciable is that he put the entire project in DIY and posted it for anyone to create their own smart cap. He has been doing this for a while and has uploaded several DIY tutorials. He also owns a start-up called A.R.S devices which make devices for automation, connected devices, and safety purposes.
(Score: 4, Interesting) by aristarchus on Thursday August 28 2014, @07:29AM
Just think if you had a full on Samurai helmet! Flares, visor, crescent moon or a catfish, but lots of room for infrastructure. On the downside, it would be hard to be inconspicuous.