Novel Helmets Equipped with Smart Technology to Change the Course of the Industry

•   February 24,2017
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The helmet industry is riding on a wave of technological innovation. From usage in construction sites to bike riding, helmet technology has penetrated to provide safety at its best. Recent developments by manufacturers are not restricted to provide safety, they are focusing on offering various features, such as rear camera, GPS on helmet screen, and rear light. Changing consumer preferences are taken into consideration and new features are added to serve as per demand. From design to weight, every aspect is transformed to provide protection, style, and innovative features. In addition, manufacturers take regulatory standards into consideration to offer features, such as good stability, high impact strength, and high abrasion resistance. In its report on the global helmet industry Research Beam states current market trends and growth prospects that will shape the future of the industry.

Leading manufacturers are expanding their product portfolio by launching technologically advanced new products that are equipped with new features. They offer intelligent helmets to enhance riding experience and ensure maximum protection. Airwheel launched C6 and C8 smart helmets for bike riders and extreme sports enthusiasts. C6 are light weight helmets featuring rear light specially designed for motorcycle riders. It has rear light to caution rear vehicles and pedestrians. C8 helmets are designed for extreme sports enthusiasts and racers. Both of these helmets are equipped with rear camera that enable users to capture photos or videos with the help of wide viewing glass lens and anti-shake design. They also contain a unique button to connect via Bluetooth to phone and users are able to answer calls conveniently. These multifunction also helps aid in enhancing riding experience with the help of high quality Bluetooth speakers that enable riders to listen to music. High technology elements along with elegant design help manufacturers in attracting consumers and widen their customer base.

Some of the manufacturers are aiming for equipping helmets with many electronic features, such as intelligent lighting, noise cancellation, indicators, IMU sensors, image processing with front & rear cameras, and others. Nand Logic launched Encephalon with an aim to include more electronic features into one helmet. The company aims to enhance situational awareness of a rider by providing information of surrounding in distinct and simple manner. The helmet assesses external and internal environment and alerts users. It also performs specific tasks, such as signaling, noise reduction, processing environmental data, and managing communication links. In addition, the company is working on including features such as automatic GPS electrochromatic visor, rider collision detection, in-built climate-control system, embedded LED lights, accelerometers & gyroscopic sensors, and other technologies. The technology has enabled emergence of smart helmets and the global helmet industry is on rise for the future.