November 28, 2006 12:54 PM PST

Don't use the force, Luke

by Candace Lombardi

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(Credit: SportVue)

While Skywalker may have favored the force instead of a display helmet, those of us representing the Han contingent should probably stick with high-tech aides when kicking it into hyperdrive.

SportVue showcased a GPS-enabled Heads Up display prototype at last week's 39th Annual Tecate-Score Baja 1000. The helmet display attaches to the visor of your helmet and offers a view similar to that of the SportVue MC1 (shown left). It allows drivers to gauge info without having to take their eyes from the road.

In the case of the GPS-enabled SportVue Heads Up display, drivers were able to read GPS data in real time without having to look down at their dash-mounted GPS screens.

Candace Lombardi is a staff writer at CNET News.com

Topics:: Cars

Tags:: helmets,; Star Wars,; racing,; cars,; car tech

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