Chinese firm Guangli has launched AR-enhanced smart swimming goggles with built-in training goals and analytics.

The Holoswim 2 tech-powered goggles are said to take swimming into the future and are available now on Kickstarter.

Designed for smart swimming, they are AR-enhanced goggles for swimmers from pros to hobbyists. Training with goals, swimming to get fit, or simply counting lengths, with built-in smart sensors and algorithms, they accurately detect the live metrics of all stroke types and show real-time data on the goggles.

The AR data are displayed in a simple and uncluttered way with a transparent OLED holographic display, so users can see their progress as they swim.

The goggles monitor, display and record metrics including distance, time, laps, pace, calories and heart rate. After swimming, data collected by the goggles sync to the Holoswim app for review and analysis such as swolf and pace per 100m to achieve performance improvements and share with friends.

“As swimming enthusiasts ourselves, we have a personal understanding of the benefits of data-driven swim training and goal setting,” said Zhuopeng Zhang, Guangli CEO. “Heart rate monitors and sports apps are helpful, but we wanted to improve upon that concept by providing real-time information and coaching to swimmers. With the ambitious goal of taking smart glasses underwater, we perfected Holoswim 2 with the latest in-goggle OLED holographic display technology and real-time metrics specific to swimming. Now, swimmers can capture all essential data and monitor performance in real time to improve technique, boost fitness and optimise their swimming workouts.”

To avoid fogging, the goggles use anti-fog and mirror coating for better visibility. With a resin-based AR optical module with high light transmittance and a 25˚ FoV, they give a broader and more transparent view so swimmers can clearly see the environment.

The goggles fit everyone and include four interchangeable nose bridges and adjustable FDA-certified silicone straps so they remain comfortable for long swimming sessions. They support magnetic charging and have a four-hour battery life on each charge. In the future, Holoswim 2 will be compatible with Apple Watch to share heart rate, GPS and more.

Founded in 2017 in Hangzhou, China, Guangli helps people around the world experience and enjoy AR technology.