Unistellar Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Smart Binoculars Designed for Stargazing

Unistellar, renowned for its user-friendly smart telescopes, is set to launch a Kickstarter campaign for its innovative Envision smart binoculars, designed for night sky exploration.

Having initially gained success with its AI-driven eVScope telescope in a 2017 Kickstarter campaign—raising an impressive $2.2 million—Unistellar is now introducing a new product to enhance the stargazing experience.

The Envision smart binoculars combine high-quality optics with augmented reality (AR) features, enabling users to view contextual information overlaid directly onto their natural field of vision. This integration allows for both enriched stargazing at night and meaningful terrestrial observations during the day. Users will be able to navigate the night sky like professional astronomers while easily exploring their daytime surroundings.

With a smartphone connection via a companion app, the Envision binoculars offer instant access to a rich database of maps and contextual information. Their patented precision orientation and guiding technology ensures a seamless, reliable experience in various conditions.

Key Features of Envision Smart Binoculars

The Envision binoculars come with four versatile modes:

1. Smart Scouting Mode: This mode creates a 3D overlay on reality, highlighting landmarks, water sources, trails, and other points of interest by day and providing contextual information about celestial bodies by night.

2. Guided Navigation Mode: At night, the app suggests points of interest like stars and comets, guiding users through a celestial tour. During the day, similar visual cues help navigate complex terrain.

3. Shareable Target-Lock Mode: Users can lock onto targets, such as a hidden lion on safari or a specific star, allowing friends to enjoy a synchronized viewing experience with precise guidance to the same focal point.

4. Classic Optical Mode: For those moments when you wish to disconnect, users can disable the AR overlay, enjoying a high-quality traditional binocular experience.

User-Friendly and Versatile

Designed with simplicity in mind, the Envision smart binoculars feature intuitive controls for seamless smartphone integration. The companion app acts as an invaluable resource for both amateur stargazers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Laurent Marfisi, CEO of Unistellar, stated, “We aim to expand exploration capabilities with a portable tool that will inspire adventurers, day and night. We’re excited to engage innovators and pioneers globally through our forthcoming crowdfunding campaign, just as we did with the eVscope, the world’s first truly smart telescope.”