Phones are a deadly distraction on the road. The National Safety Council reports that cell phone usage     while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. But there’s no denying they’re also critical when you’re lost in an unknown city or need to answer an important call/text. Existing GPS and phone mounts try to provide safer solutions, but the driver still has to look away from the road to use them. A split second is all it takes for an accident to occur.

 

Hudly

 

Hudly Wireless is a head-up display (HUD) that lets you access critical driving info by wirelessly casting it directly into your line of sight. Cast your smartphone app of choice or navigate with the Hudly app, optimized for use on a HUD. Hudly also allows users to connect optional smart modules such as OBD2 so info like gas and mileage can be displayed

 

How it works

 

• Plug into your car’s cigarette lighter port to power your
• Position Hudly on your dashboard to match your line of sight and adjust the display angle as you like.
• Use all the apps you already know and trust and cast wirelessly onto the transparent display. Once connected to Hudly’s WiFi network, you can seamlessly reconnect for future rides. Your phone’s apps are instantly streamed to the display so there’s no delay in your

 

Features

 

• See driving info from any angle on the clear, high resolution display. High-grade optical-level coating on the transparent display means less reflection and enhanced color and
• Wirelessly cast any app you need – like Waze and Google Maps. You can also cast the Hudly app, optimized for use on a HUD
• Connect optional smart modules such as OBD2 so you can get vital driving information without looking down at the Future integrations include backup camera, dash cam, and TPMS.
• Install in virtually any car with a 12v cigarette lighter port
• Drive confidently in all lighting conditions with light sensors that automatically adjust display brightness for any conditions, with up to 5x the brightness of the average phone
• For a hands-free experience, use your phone’s voice controls to safely interact with your apps so you never need to lift a
• Projector speakers make directions/notifications loud and clear

 

 

The Hudly App

 

The flagship Hudly app is optimized to work seamlessly with the Hudly head-up display. It turns your phone into a secondary control panel, allowing quick access to programs optimized for a HUD.

• To minimize distractions, our navigation displays basic information like directional arrows, speed, and distance, while your phone shows your relative location on the
• Large high contrast icons make it easy to control your music and navigate between different actions in the
• Text and call notifications are seamlessly overlayed on important data like navigation, ensuring that vital information remains at the forefront of your driving
• The GPS speedometer clearly displays road speed limits when available, with an intelligent indicator that automatically changes speed color to ‘red’ when
• Using a separately sold bluetooth OBD2 smart module you can get your car stats like boost, coolant temps, and acceleration in sleek, easy-to-read

 

Specs

 

• Compatible with Android and iOS
• Powered through cigarette lighter port
• Dimensions: 7.1”w x 5.3”d x 8”h
• Operating Temperature: 14-140 (fahrenheit)
• Resolution: 800×480
• Screen Size: 6.2” with optical grade coating
• Brightness: 5,000 nits
• Utilizes the wireless standards Miracast and Airplay

 

• Easy to store and remove for safekeeping
• Moldable base conforms to dashboard to minimize vibrations
• Easy to access buttons for when not using voice controls

 

Timeline

 

• May 2015: Idea is born
• November 2015: Company founded
• May 2016: Prototype developed
• September 2016: Gen 1 Indiegogo launched
• October 2016: Gen 1 Indiegogo wrapped up – over $32K USD raised
• January 2017: Gen 1 Hudly shipped to backers, available for sale on https://gethudly.com
• December 2017: Hudly Wireless Kickstarter launched
• December 2017: Manufacturing process initiated
• January 2018: Hudly Wireless Kickstarter wrapped up – over $279K USD raised. Continue pre-orders on Indiegogo, over $325K USD raised total
• April 17, 2018: Retail launch on https://gethudly.com/
• April 13, 2018: Projected delivery date to Kickstarter backers

 

Team

 

Since 2015, Hudly has been dedicated to providing an affordable, smarter driving experience to drivers around the world. They released their first head-up display in 2017 to help drivers drive safer. They have since partnered with a manufacturer that has spent 8 years testing, iterating, and refining advances in head-up displays and they’re excited to offer this technology in their latest product – Hudly Wireless.

 

Ling Li                                                    Eric Lee                                              Corbin Wyatt

 

 

Ling is a marketing professional with a passion for game-changing products that simplify the consumer’s life. Throughout the years, Ling has led a variety of

Growing up in Silicon Valley with parents who were entrepreneurs themselves, Eric has had a desire to build a product and company which would mesh his interests of cars

Beginning his interest in the startup-sphere as a young consumer in dozens of innovative products across Kickstarter and Indiegogo,

 

 

 

acquisition marketing projects at stock photo company Shutterstock and meal delivery startup Plated. She pairs creativity with analytics to make data-driven decisions at Hudly, establishing a results-driven culture. She believes strongly in developing an authentic and consistent connection with customers throughout their entire brand experience.

 

and technology. Out of college, his first taste of the startup life came working as the controller at Mobclix, an exciting mobile ad exchange company. A year after the acquisition of the startup, Eric branched out on his own working on a lithium car starter battery startup. The product did not eventually make the production phase but provided value learnings which led to the formation of Hudly.

 

One night driving, Eric placed his phone on his dashboard and noticed how he could see the reflection of his phone on his windshield. Eric being familiar with head up displays immediately sparked a connection and realized what market needed to be served.

 

Corbin knew that his love for innovative products and startup culture would lead him to a career of marketing in the tech startup industry. He began his career as a very early backer and spokesman for Hudly before joining the team as a member of the marketing team. Corbin’s passion for the automotive industry combined with his marketing acumen has made him a valuable Hudly team member. His favorite part of working with Hudly is working closely with the Hudly community to continue to develop products that fit their diverse lifestyles perfectly.