The 'Helios Bars' Add Super-Smart Functionality to Bicycles
Alexander Lam — May 27, 2013 — Art & Design
References: kickstarter & designtaxi
Latching on to any bike, the 'Helios Bars' integrate with bicycles to make them a whole lot smarter. The bars keep you safe on your bike by providing "the world’s first integrated headlight and blinker system for bicycles." However, lighting is not all it does. Each bar has GPS tracking, a speedometer, Google Maps integration and ambient lighting.
The core of the bar's smart features comes from the accompanying iPhone app. The app connects with your bike in order to activate lights and set up lighting colors along with a plethora of other things.
The bar essentially turns your bike into a navigation device by guiding you to your destination. Lights on the bike indicate when to turn and in which direction in order to get you to your destination without looking at your phone.
The core of the bar's smart features comes from the accompanying iPhone app. The app connects with your bike in order to activate lights and set up lighting colors along with a plethora of other things.
The bar essentially turns your bike into a navigation device by guiding you to your destination. Lights on the bike indicate when to turn and in which direction in order to get you to your destination without looking at your phone.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Bike Accessories - The integration of smart features into bike accessories presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative products that enhance safety and navigation for cyclists.
2. Connected Bike Ecosystem - The combination of smart bars, smartphone apps, and GPS tracking creates an interconnected ecosystem for bikes, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovations in bike technology.
3. Personalized Bike Navigation - The use of GPS tracking and integrated lights on bike bars enables personalized navigation experiences, allowing businesses to create customized bike routes and recommendations based on user preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Cycling Accessories - Cycling accessory companies have the opportunity to develop and market smart bike accessories, such as integrated headlight and blinker systems, that enhance safety and navigation for cyclists.
2. Smartphone Apps - The development of smartphone apps that connect with bike accessories and offer features like navigation, lighting control, and ride data analytics can disrupt the mobile app industry and enhance the cycling experience.
3. GPS Technology - Companies in the GPS technology industry can capitalize on the growing demand for smart bike navigation systems by developing advanced GPS tracking solutions specifically designed for bikes.
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