If you're one of those smart individuals who makes sure to wear all the necessary safety gear before heading out on your bike, then you may want to consider adding the odor-emitting helmet to your collection. With the capability of emitting a foul odor when damaged, this piece is definitely one to look out for.
Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, the odor-emitting helmet features technologies that could be used in a number of other areas as well. According to PSFK, it "contains polymer materials constructed with micro-capsules of odoriferous oils which burst when damaged."
Stench-Releasing Safety Gear
The Odor-Emitting Helmet Smells when it is Damaged
Trend Themes
1. Odor-alert Safety Gear - The application of odor-emitting technology to other types of safety gear could prevent injuries that occur because of unnoticed damage.
2. Smart-materials Safety Gear - The use of polymer materials that respond to damage could revolutionize the safety gear industry.
3. Sensory-enhanced Safety Gear - Sensory features, such as smell, added to safety gear could potentially improve user experience and safety.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Safety Gear - The odor-emitting technology could have a strong application in sports safety gear as it could help detect invisible cracks and other damage to equipment.
2. Industrial Safety Gear - Smart material safety gear with sensory features could lead to fewer safety-related accidents in industries such as construction and manufacturing.
3. Military Safety Gear - The sensory-enhanced safety gear can also have applications in military to detect damage or alert of potential threats due to the release of odor.