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Given the fact that many ebikes allow their riders to pedal at speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h) with relatively little effort, should those people be wearing special helmets? The folks at French startup The Beam seem to think so, which is why they crea… Continue reading Virgo full-face helmet is made for high-speed ebiking
Although helmets are required for many sports, Canadian materials engineering technologist Albert Beyer believes that they don’t provide enough protection to the back of the head. His solution to that problem is a “crumple zone for helmets” known as th… Continue reading Impact-absorbing DCLR8 is like a rear crumple zone for helmets
While all team sports can be rough, hockey poses a particularly high risk of brain injuries. A new high-tech helmet is designed to warn of such injuries, by detecting and reporting on knocks to its wearer’s head.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & W… Continue reading Smart hockey helmet assesses players’ knocks to the noggin
Scallops’ soft bodies are well-protected by their hard shells, so … could those same shells protect human heads? That question was asked by the Japanese designers of the Shellmet, which is a helmet made partially of scallop shells.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Shellmet helmet is made of scallop shells – plus it looks like one
The road is a rich olfactory experience behind the handlebars of a motorcycle. That can be a great thing; the smell of a log fire, or ocean surf, or pine forest can definitely enhance your day. On other occasions, such as overtaking a truck full of she… Continue reading Puros motorcycle helmet pipes you HEPA-filtered air as you ride
The folding bicycle helmet certainly isn’t a new concept, but it’s one that seems desperate for a home run design, a helmet that truly combines solid protection with exceptionally convenient, transportable packaging and a style that doesn’t look like s… Continue reading Origami-like bike helmet folds flat enough to slide in laptop bag
There are now a number of “smart” bicycle helmets on the market, so for one to stand out, it really has to include a lot of features. The Relee Magician M1 does just that, offering lights, turn indicators, speakers and a camera, among other things.Cont… Continue reading Relee M1 helmet packs an actioncam, lighting and smartphone connectivity
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new shock-absorbing material that is super lightweight, yet offers the protection of metal. The stuff could make for helmets, armor and vehicle parts that are lighter, stronger and, importantly, … Continue reading New shock-absorbing material as strong as metal but light as foam
Texan company Quin Design has released a remarkable flip-up, carbon fiber smart helmet for adventure and touring motorcyclists, with built-in Bluetooth communications and the ability to detect crashes and call for help when a rider’s in trouble.Continu… Continue reading Quin Quest modular smart helmet will call for help if you crash
[Nixie Guy] has hit all of important design elements in a single motorcycle helmet-cam project which packs in so much that the build log spans three posts. These cameras need to stand up to the elements and also to being pelted by insects at 80 MPH. They need to attach …read more
Continue reading Building a Gimballed Motorcycle Helmet Camera from Scratch