Sunday, December 07, 2025 | 06:13 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Now, cycle helmets that can warn about an 'imminent crash'

Image

ANI London

A new helmet has been developed for cyclists that can warn them about an "imminent crash."

The prototype helmet has been developed by Volvo to warn a vehicle when it has got too close to a cyclist and also let them know if they are in a vehicle's blind spot so they can take action to avoid a collision, the BBC reported.

The helmet works with popular smartphone fitness monitoring apps that track the location and speed of a cyclist. This information was shared with any Volvo vehicles nearby that are equipped with the firm's City Safety system. This alerts drivers to the presence of a cyclist even if the rider was in a blind spot or when visibility is poor.

 

The smart pedals have also been unveiled at CES which have in-built sensors that spot when a bicycle has been nabbed and can report where it has been taken.

They are self-powered and can monitor what happens to the bike to which it was attached.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Jan 08 2015 | 4:30 PM IST

Explore News