2024 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

COFE Mixed Reality Helmet

Entrant Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Category

Product Design - Wearable Technologies

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

Experience cycling like never before with the CAFE helmet—a game-changer that transforms every ride into an extraordinary journey. Not just a helmet, it's a smart companion designed for modern riders. By integrating the latest Mixed Reality technology, it seamlessly combines AR and VR to deliver an immersive navigation and interactive experience.



Inspired by the unique aesthetics of a coffee machine—much like designers fueled by coffee who constantly switch between engaging with others and deep self-reflection—the helmet embodies this fluidity. Simply press the back cover to activate the ventilation system, revealing elegant curved mesh ventilation holes. Press it again to enter waterproof mode, ensuring comfort and protection in any weather.



Specially crafted for electric vehicle riders who frequently check their phones, the CAFE helmet's built-in UI interface, sound alerts, vibration, and AR glasses work in harmony to replace phone functions. This reduces the need to look down, allowing you to focus on the road ahead and enhancing safety. Features like intelligent navigation, order route planning, and congestion avoidance significantly boost riding efficiency.



Constructed from high-strength plastic material, the helmet is both lightweight and sturdy, fully compliant with international safety standards. With built-in multi-point sensors and a long-lasting battery, you receive continuous support during long rides. The CAFE helmet isn't just ordinary riding gear—it's an intelligent safety solution tailored for the modern city rider.

Credits

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Yuheng Wang
Hui Liu
Guwei Chen
Wanting Bi
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Shuoning (Stone) Shi
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