The Splinter Motorcycle Helmet is Designed to Save Lives
Michael Hines — January 20, 2011 — Autos
References: bournemouth.ac.uk & gizmag
If you're an avid motorcycle rider, then you need to take a second or two to check out the Splinter Motorcycle Helmet. John Hooker is a British designer who has created a prototype motorcycle helmet that can be removed in sections in the event of an accident.
Removing a traditional motorcycle helmet can be risky business for paramedics. The Splinter Motorcycle Helmet has two red straps that when pulled, detach the top of the helmet, leaving a supportive neck brace that can also be easily removed.
Removing a traditional motorcycle helmet can be risky business for paramedics. The Splinter Motorcycle Helmet has two red straps that when pulled, detach the top of the helmet, leaving a supportive neck brace that can also be easily removed.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Helmet Designs - The rise of modular helmet designs provides an opportunity for companies to create helmets that can be easily removed in an accident.
2. Improved Safety Features - Motorcycle gear companies can innovate by adding more safety features to their products, such as detachable helmets like the Splinter.
3. Smart Helmets - The trend towards smart helmets can incorporate safety features such as the Splinter's detachable sections, adding even more value to this kind of helmet.
Industry Implications
1. Motorcycle Gear - Companies in the motorcycle gear industry can disrupt by incorporating elements of modular, smart, and safety-centric designs like the Splinter.
2. Emergency Services - Emergency services providers can consider investing in new equipment or technology that helps them respond more safely to vehicular accidents, like the detachable sections in the Splinter helmet.
3. Smart Technology - The growing trend of smart technology can be applied to various industries, including motorcycle gear to create innovative products like smart helmets with detachable sections for added safety.
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