“An artificial horizon is created on the periphery of the visual field, without disturbing the central vision. The glasses work by helping create a “virtual horizon” which is simulated via the liquid within each of the four rings, helping the wearer’s eyes match what their inner ear (vestibular system) is detecting. So how do these weird glasses actually help?Īccording to the company, the glasses work through the use of Boarding Ring TM technology–developed by a French Startup of the same name–which was licensed to Citroën. These conflicting signals result in the symptoms we refer to as motion sickness. While the source is still not entirely understood, the prevailing theory among scientists as to why some people get motion sickness is that our brains are receiving mixed or conflicting messages from the eyes and the inner ear during movement. Even if you wear regularly wear glasses, the Seetroëns can be worn over your prescription lenses. While the strange looking spectacles seem particularly odd coming from a car maker, the company claims they actually can improve your overall experience traveling in the car if you are one of the millions of people who suffer from motion sickness.Īccording to Citroën, by putting the glasses on as soon as symptoms begin, you should begin feeling better in about 10 minutes. French automaker, Citroën, has taken a significant departure from automotive manufacturing with it’s latest innovation: Seetroën glasses.
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