New Cycling Helmet Design Features a Brake Light

July 11, 2023, Kitchener, Ontario

Posted by: Robert Deutschmann, Personal Injury Lawyer

An interesting article from designboom.com features a great new safety feature for cyclists. It’s a smart helmet that accurately senses braking intention and lights up at the back of the helmet like car brake lights.

Cycling accidents claimed a record number of people in 2022 and hospitalizations for injuries spiked as well. Any measures that help make cyclists safer are welcome. Remember that if you or a loved one are hurt or killed in a cycling accident you should contact one of our experienced personal injury lawyers today.

Cyclists injured in accidents may be entitled to accident benefits whether or not a car is involved.

Have a read below for more information on the product.

override’s smart helmet light detects braking intention to ensure bike safety

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OXILUM AND OXIBRAKE BIKE ACCESSORIES BY OVERADE

 The Oxilum and OxiBrake smart bicycle and e-scooter accessories from designers Jérémy Pointel and Philippe Arrouart increase rider visibility to ensure their increased safety. The smart tools were developed for the French start-up Overade and come in the form of a strong, curved light that fits any helmet and includes built-in reflectors. By stepping on the brake pedal, a signal is delivered to the light, which then illuminates more vigorously.

THE FIRST BRAKE LIGHT THAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR BIKES

 The newly developed OxiBrake is the first gadget that can detect braking intention through pressure on the bike lever. Existing brake lights don’t work efficiently because they use accelerometers. This tool is much different: OxiBrake is a large comfortable silicon surface that you naturally press when braking, much like a car pedal. Using a force sensor, it fits any brake lever thanks to its adaptable design.

 ‘Safety is the first reason why people don’t want to use a bike or e-scooter. With those new devices Overade expects to increase riders’ safety, being more visible and predictable in traffic’, shares the design team.‘Thanks to this new equipment (…) all commuters will soon enjoy the city’. Oxilum and OxiBrake are expected to enter commercial production within 2022, after an ongoing Kickstarter campaign.

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