The Hudly Kickstarter Aims to Bring the HUD to Every Car

The Heads-up display is now fast becoming standard in some higher-end car models. Some cars have the display built into the gauge cluster or on a display in the centre console. But not all cars, especially models that are a bit older, can have this technology.

Enter Hudly.

Hudly is a heads-up display module that can be attached to most cars. The components of Hudly are the projector and a glass optical combiner which the projector displays information to. Hudly can interface with the car’s diagnostics system via the OBD-II (on-board diagnostics) port to display speed, fuel consumption and car temperature readings. The projector is powered by the cigarette lighter socket.

Hudly also interfaces with your smartphone. It can display directions if you are using Waze or even text messages and emails. Hudly is compatible with both iOS and Android apps and uses the hands-free functions. One of the main goals of Hudly is to have safer streets where drivers are not using their smartphones while driving. With Hudly, you can read text or view Waze without having to take your eyes off the road.

One cool feature of Hudly is that the information on the display is visible in any lighting condition. The projector has a built-in light sensor that detects how much ambient light there is and will adjust the brightness of the Hudly display. The display will work in very bright sunlight and will not be distracting when used at night.

Hudly is currently having its Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $100,000 before it begins production. The Kickstarter campaign has already gathered $29,848 as of writing with 23 days more to go. For a price of $199 during the campaign, you will receive your very own Hudly unit by December this year. The best part about it is that they will ship your Hudly unit anywhere in the world.