Augmenting Humans on the Slope: Two Electronic Devices That Enhance Safety and Decision Making

In contrast to many other outdoor sports, skiing and snowboarding always entail the use of a significant amount of gear. This makes mountain slopes an ideal test bed for trialing novel augmentation technologies. Consumer electronics, such as smart watches, smartphones, and head-up displays, present a great opportunity for augmenting one's perception and communication capabilities on the slopes, e.g., for improving piste safety and the overall experience of decision making and coordination when practicing winter sports.