This Smart Helmet Ensures the Safety of Avid Bikers
Mishal Omar — June 25, 2016 — Tech
References: kickstarter & treehugger
These smart bike helmets perform many of the same safety functions that cars do.
These 'Classon' unisex helmets come in a small variety of colors but have a large variety of functions. They include features such as turn signals that are activated by arm gestures, brake lights that automatically turn on when the rider is slowing down and front and rear cameras for insurance and safety purposes -- or just to live-stream the bike ride. The helmets also warn the rider when there are cars approaching by blinking a light that they can see in their peripheral vision. The smart bike helmet can connect via Bluetooth or WiFi and is accompanied by an app that stores and provides information about the bike ride.
This connected bike helmet is a step in the right direction when it comes to bike safety and ensuring that both cars and bikes are paying attention to their surroundings.
These 'Classon' unisex helmets come in a small variety of colors but have a large variety of functions. They include features such as turn signals that are activated by arm gestures, brake lights that automatically turn on when the rider is slowing down and front and rear cameras for insurance and safety purposes -- or just to live-stream the bike ride. The helmets also warn the rider when there are cars approaching by blinking a light that they can see in their peripheral vision. The smart bike helmet can connect via Bluetooth or WiFi and is accompanied by an app that stores and provides information about the bike ride.
This connected bike helmet is a step in the right direction when it comes to bike safety and ensuring that both cars and bikes are paying attention to their surroundings.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Biking Accessories - Opportunities for businesses to develop additional smart biking accessories to promote bike safety.
2. Connected Wearables - The rise of smart, connected wearables with features beyond fitness tracking.
3. Internet of Things (iot) in Sporting Goods - IoT technology now being incorporated into sporting goods to provide users with useful features and insights.
Industry Implications
1. Sporting Goods - Opportunities for the sporting goods industry to incorporate IoT technology into products for enhanced performance and safety.
2. Insurance - Potential for insurance companies to partner with smart bike accessory companies to incentivize safe biking behavior with reduced premiums.
3. Wearable Technology - The rise of connected wearables presents opportunities for companies to create smart accessories for a variety of activities beyond fitness.
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