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Unistellarthe maker of easy-to-use smart telescopes, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to launch its telescope Imagine smart binoculars which allows you to view the night sky.
Unistellar started with one Kickstarter campaign in 2017 for its AI-based eVScope telescope that allowed people to view the night sky even in an area with higher light pollution, such as a city. It grossed $2.2 million and became a hit. Now the company is returning to the crowdfunding platform with a different kind of product.
Envision's smart binoculars integrate high-performance optics with augmented reality (AR) features to overlay contextual information directly over the natural field of view at the user's command, providing a personalized, intuitive and detailed experience in any situation, Unistellar said.
This integration both enhances nighttime stargazing and adds meaning to daytime terrestrial observation. Users can explore the night sky as professional astronomers and navigate their terrestrial environment as experienced guides, the company said.
Connected to a smartphone via the companion app, Envision's smart binoculars provide instant access to an extensive database of maps and contextual information. With their patented innovation – precise orientation and guidance technology using augmented reality – they create a seamless experience, ensuring precision and reliability under all conditions.
Key features of Envision smart binoculars
Envision offers four modes of use:
Smart scouting mode: A 3D map is created that overlays reality, to enrich your field of view and indicate landmarks, water sources, trails and refuges and places of interest during the day. When you look up at night, the binoculars provide contextual information about what is interesting in your field of view.
Guided navigation mode: At night, the app suggests points of interest (stars, comets, star fields and more), which the binoculars then guide users to and give a tour among the stars of the hidden gems of the night sky. During the day, similar visual cues appear directly in the field of view, guiding the user to desired places of interest and improving navigation in complex and unfamiliar terrain.
Shareable target lock mode: Whether it's a camouflaged lion on a safari, or a shiny object in the night sky, you can lock the found target into the field of view. You can then pass the binoculars to friends who will be guided to the exact same target, for a synchronized viewing experience.
Classic optical mode: When it's time to disconnect from technology, users can easily turn off the AR overlay to enjoy high-quality classic optical binoculars.
Easy to use and versatile
Envision's smart binoculars are designed for simplicity and ease of use, with intuitive controls and seamless integration with smartphones. The companion app provides a rich database of maps and contextual information, making it an indispensable tool for amateur stargazers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
“Building on our commitment to expanding people's exploration capabilities, we will now offer a convenient, versatile and portable tool that will delight explorers day and night,” Unistellar CEO Laurent Marfisi said in a statement. “This is an exciting time at Unistellar, and for this second category-defining invention in our brand's history, we will soon reach innovators and pioneers around the world through a crowdfunding campaign, like we did when we invented the eVscope. the world's first truly smart telescope.”