Pedaling around at night can be a dangerous activity, requiring all sorts of lit-up add-ons, reflective garments and exaggerated arm signals in order to remain safe. The Illume Bicycle makes riding after dark a great deal less stressful with a frame that integrates three types of indicators.
Nikhil Kapoor's cutting-edge two-wheeler has an intense white headlamp built in below the handlebars; it can be switched on after the sun has set. Should the cyclist plan to deviate from a straight road, he can conveniently flick on his right or left turn signals, glowing orange on the appropriate sides of the seat stays and the handgrips. The Illume Bicycle also has red break lights. Everything is powered by the conversion of the user's kinetic energy, storage in a compact on-board battery.
Indicating Safety Cycles
The Illume Bicycle Lights Up to Warn Motorists of its Movements
Trend Themes
1. Smart Bicycle Accessories - There is an opportunity for creating innovative smart bicycle accessories that enhance safety during nighttime riding.
2. Kinetic Energy Conversion - Developing technologies that convert kinetic energy into power for various devices can disrupt multiple industries, including transportation and sports.
3. Intuitive Safety Features - Integrating intuitive safety features into everyday products, such as bicycles, can revolutionize the way people approach safety in their daily lives.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling Equipment - The cycling equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop and market smart accessories that enhance safety and visibility for cyclists.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in kinetic energy conversion technologies for various applications.
3. Automotive Lighting - The automotive lighting industry can explore the integration of innovative lighting solutions that improve visibility and safety for vehicles and pedestrians.