Say Goodbye to Cell Phone GPS with These Hammerhead Bike Navigators
Thomas Wade-West — September 23, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: dragoninnovation & gearhungry
Bike enthusiasts have likely been caught in this predicament: steering with one hand and checking your phone for directions with the other; the Hammerhead Bike Navigator by Dragon Innovation will make your life easier.
The miniature device mounts directly to your bike’s handlebars and uses your smartphone’s GPS system to indicate the direction of your destination. Using RGB LED lights as cues and signals, these lights are perfect for light and dark weather conditions. The center light indicates the distance until your said turn, the top indicates primary left/right turns and exits and the front and sidelights are for extra visibility in the form of headlights. Amongst an array of other features, the Hammerhead also locates other Hammerhead buddies for local meetups.
Moreover, this device is waterproof and designed to take a beating. Get to know your roads inside and out with this little gadget that increases safety and boosts your social value.
The miniature device mounts directly to your bike’s handlebars and uses your smartphone’s GPS system to indicate the direction of your destination. Using RGB LED lights as cues and signals, these lights are perfect for light and dark weather conditions. The center light indicates the distance until your said turn, the top indicates primary left/right turns and exits and the front and sidelights are for extra visibility in the form of headlights. Amongst an array of other features, the Hammerhead also locates other Hammerhead buddies for local meetups.
Moreover, this device is waterproof and designed to take a beating. Get to know your roads inside and out with this little gadget that increases safety and boosts your social value.
Trend Themes
1. Integrated Bike Navigational Devices - Opportunity to create more advanced bike navigators that integrate with smartphones and provide real-time directions and safety features.
2. Weather-adaptive Cycling Gadgets - Potential for developing weather-proof bike navigators with LED lights that adjust brightness based on weather conditions for optimal visibility.
3. Social-connected Bike Navigation Systems - Chance to create bike navigators with features that enable users to connect with other cyclists for meetups and community engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling Equipment Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to design and produce advanced bike navigational devices with enhanced features and durability.
2. Consumer Electronics - Potential for consumer electronics companies to enter the bike navigation market by creating innovative and user-friendly devices that integrate with smartphones.
3. Outdoor Sports and Recreation - Opportunity for outdoor sports and recreation companies to expand their product offerings by developing bike navigators tailored to the needs of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
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