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HUDWAY

HUDWAY is a California-based company that provides head-up displays. The company was founded in 2013 by cousins Ivan Klabukov and Alex Ostanin.[1][2]

HUDWAY LLC
Company typePrivate
IndustryTechnology
Founded2013
Founder
  • Alex Ostanin
  • Ivan Klabukov
Headquarters
Huntington Beach, CA
,
United States
Products
  • Automobile Gadgets
  • Mobile Applications
Websitehudway.co

Products

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HUDWAY Drive

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HUDWAY Drive

HUDWAY Drive is a head-up display driving device that mounts onto a vehicle dash to bring needed information into driver’s line of sight. It is designed to prevent the user from holding the phone while driving.

The device uses BLE to connect to a smartphone and an OBD-II scanner, then it can display the following information:

  • Car data (speed, RPM, battery voltage, fuel consumption, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil temperature)
  • Navigation
  • Notifications
  • Track name and artist

Setup can be done using the iOS or Android app.

HUDWAY Drive for Tesla Model 3 & Y

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HUDWAY Drive Tesla Model 3/Y Edition

In 2019, HUDWAY introduced the head-up display adapted to be used in Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y vehicles.

Compared to the regular version of the HUDWAY Drive, the version for Tesla vehicles has a different body design to fit on the Tesla Model 3 & Y dashboard, as well as a different way to transmit vehicle data to the HUD device.

Whereas the regular HUDWAY Drive uses an OBD-II interface which it accesses using a ELM327-based Bluetooth OBD-II scanner, the HUDWAY Drive Tesla Model 3/Y Edition transmitter connects to the vehicle through the 2xCAN interface.

The data that can be received by the transmitter:

  • Speed
  • Speed limits captured by Tesla built-in camera
  • Power
  • G-sensor data
  • Battery level
  • Battery capacity
  • Battery temperature
  • Remaining range
  • Average energy consumption
  • Turn indicators
  • Blind spot alerts
  • Selected gear
  • Current trip information (time, distance, average speed, etc.)

HUDWAY Glass

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In March 2015, the company unveiled HUDWAY Glass to address the problem of distracted driving.[3][4][5] HUDWAY Glass is a universal vehicle accessory that turns a smartphone into a head-up display; it works with apps that support HUD mode, including HUDWAY's own.[6]

Affixed to the dashboard in drivers' line of sight, HUDWAY Glass is equipped with a semi-transparent glass that reflects navigation information off of drivers' cell phones display or screen and allows to see the road clearly nevertheless.[7] All that is needed is to launch any HUD-based app (navigation, speedometer, trip information) and place the phone on the cradle of the device.[8]

In fall 2015, HUDWAY ran a successful Kickstarter campaign raising over $600,000 to launch manufacturing of HUDWAY Glass.[9][10] Over 9,000 people all over the world backed the project resulting in over 11,000 units of HUDWAY Glass to be delivered.[11] In July 2016, the company began shipments to the backers.[12] Starting in August 2016, HUDWAY Glass is available for sale.[3]

HUDWAY app

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HUDWAY app is an augmented-reality app[13] that projects driving directions onto the windshield for driving in low-visibility conditions,[14][15] especially at night, in fog, snow or heavy rain.[16] HUDWAY app provides turn by turn directions[17] (incl. driving speed, geographic location, upcoming curves and hills in the road[18] and direction-giving voice assistant[19]) and works off Google, Apple or OpenStreetMap maps.

In 2016, HUDWAY app was replaced by HUDWAY Go app.

Other apps

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HUDWAY has a portfolio of HUD-based navigation related apps, including Speedometer by HUDWAY, HUDWAY Go and HUD Widgets app.[11]

Awards and recognitions

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In January 2016, TWICE Magazine named HUDWAY Glass one of the most interesting products presented at CES 2016.[20]

In February 2016, Fast Company named HUDWAY as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in the automotive sector for 2016, alongside Tesla and Ford.[21]

In February 2016, HUDWAY received Global Startup of the Year award in Moscow, Russia.[22]

In May 2022, Tom's Guide awarded HUDWAY Drive first place among aftermarket head-up displays.[23]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Kwan, Megan (2015-12-01). "HUDWAY Glass: Keep Your Eyes On The Road - IPPINKA". IPPINKA. IPPINKA. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  2. ^ Lubas, Marek. "HUDWAY - a HUD for a safer driving experience". The Tech Sense. The Tech Sense. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  3. ^ a b Miller, Rabbi Jason (2016-06-01). "Father's Day Tech Gift Guide". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  4. ^ Lubas, Marek. "HUDWAY - a HUD for a safer driving experience". Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  5. ^ Kramer, Scott. "HUDWAY Glass: A Safer (And Really Cool) GPS". Forbes. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  6. ^ Miller, Michael J. "The Disruptive Highlights of TechCrunch Disrupt". PCMAG. Ziff Davis, LLC. PCMag Digital Group. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  7. ^ Davie, Leo (2015-10-27). "Hudway Glass". The Coolector. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  8. ^ McGlaun, Shane (2015-10-29). "Hudway Glass gives you augmented reality nav on your windshield". SlashGear. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  9. ^ Buhr, Sarah. "HUDWAY Gets Your Eyes Off Your Smartphone And Back On The Road While Driving". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  10. ^ Bell, Lee. "5 Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns you should back in November | TheINQUIRER". The Inquirer. Incisive Business Media Limited. Archived from the original on November 5, 2015. Retrieved 2016-07-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ^ a b Lazarus, Jason (2015-11-01). "HUDWAY Glass Makes Device-Aided Driving A Far Safer Concept". Unique Hunters. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  12. ^ "Update 27: Shipping status update · HUDWAY Glass: keeps your eyes on the road while driving". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  13. ^ Starr, Michelle. "Hudway AR HUD with new voice assist is 'a professional co-driver on your phone'". CNET. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  14. ^ Starr, Michelle. "HUDWAY app delivers windshield HUD for driving". CNET. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  15. ^ Kharpal, Arjun (2015-03-16). "Could this app put a heads-up display in every car?". CNBC. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  16. ^ Jolly, Jennifer. "Tech Now: Genius things to do with an old smartphone". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  17. ^ Nag, Madhurima. "HUDWAY App Can Metamorphose Your Smartphones Into a GPS Navigation Heads-Up Display For Safe Driving". Gadget Flow. Gadget Flow Inc. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  18. ^ Coxworth, Ben. "Hudway app turns your phone into a head-up display". www.gizmag.com. GIZMAG. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  19. ^ "Night Vision for Drivers". e-channelnews.com. TechnoPlanet Productions Inc. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  20. ^ "CES 2016: 50 Things That Caught Our Eye & You May Have Missed". TWICE. NewBay Media, LLC. 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  21. ^ "Most Innovative Companies: Hudway". Fast Company & Inc. Mansueto Ventures, LLC. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  22. ^ Collinson, Shura. "Skolkovo startups Fibrum and Hudway Glass win at Startup of the Year awards". Sk Skolkovo. Skolkovo Foundation. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  23. ^ Nadel, Brian (13 May 2022). "The best car heads-up display for 2022". Tom's Guide. Future US, Inc. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
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