u/Ancient-Waltz-1265

Hi everyone,

I’m designing a compact wireless first-person-view wearable for a robotics / AI project and would appreciate advice on the best architecture.

The goal is a lightweight head-worn module that captures a stable FPV view without blocking normal vision. To reduce weight on the head, I’d like to keep heavier compute and battery in a belt-mounted pack, with the headset connecting wirelessly for video/audio/data.

Desired features:

• Stabilized camera, ideally HD / Full HD or better, possibly 12–18 MP
• One or more microphones, such as MEMS / I2S / USB mic array
• Optional AR/HUD-style display that can show the camera/AI output, such as segmentation overlays, object highlights, warnings, or a night-vision/IR view if supported by the camera
• Wireless link to belt-mounted compute, such as Android phone, Raspberry Pi 5, Jetson, Radxa/Rockchip module, etc.
• Low latency, reasonable battery life, compact size, and minimal obstruction to normal eyesight

I’m mainly looking for guidance on:

1. Best stabilization approach: 2/3-axis gimbal, EIS, OIS, or a combination?
2. Best camera type: MIPI, USB, Raspberry Pi camera, action-camera module, phone camera, etc.?
3. Best mic setup for voice/audio capture while moving?
4. Whether a compact AR/HUD display is realistic for segmentation/night-vision overlays
5. Best low-latency wireless approach between headset and belt compute
6. Existing modules, dev kits, open-source projects, or wearable-camera designs worth studying

Has anyone built something similar, or can you point me in the right direction?

Thanks.