SKULLY AR-1 Smart Helmet

The SKULLY AR-1 is a DOT and ECE certified full face motorcycle helmet with a small heads-up display tucked into the corner of the visor area. Think of it as a tiny transparent screen that sits in your peripheral vision, so information shows up without you looking down at a phone or dash.

The headline feature is the rear camera. It feeds a roughly 180-degree view behind you to that display, so a glance up and to the side shows what’s coming up in traffic. That’s the part that makes people say “wait, that exists?” It reads as an idea borrowed from fighter-jet helmets, shrunk down for a commuter’s head. It also has a bit of a cult-gadget backstory: SKULLY was a startup that pitched this concept to riders before most people had seen anything like it, and the company’s early history was rocky enough that the AR-1 has a reputation as an ambitious, slightly legendary piece of kit. Do your homework on current support and software before you commit.

It’s an obvious pick for tech-curious riders who love gadgets and want to see what a connected helmet feels like. The honest drawback is that it’s a helmet with electronics in it. It needs regular charging, and if you forget, you’re wearing a plain helmet with a dead screen. Treat the camera as an extra view, not a promise of what’s behind you.