Collaborate Disseminate
While there are now systems that allow cars to see pedestrians or vehicles which their drivers may not notice, such setups typically still can’t detect hazards that aren’t in direct line of sight. A new technology, however, uses other vehicles and road… Continue reading “Collective perception” tech lets connected cars see hidden hazards
There are now a number of bike-mounted devices that laser-project lines onto the road, showing motorists how much passing space they should provide. tether works in a similar fashion, but it also senses passing vehicles in order to produce cyclist-safe… Continue reading tether adds map-making brains to bike-mounted laser safety tech
There are now a number of bike-mounted devices that laser-project lines onto the road, showing motorists how much passing space they should provide. tether works in a similar fashion, but it also senses passing vehicles in order to produce cyclist-safe… Continue reading tether adds map-making brains to bike-mounted laser safety tech
It’s convenient to have a headlight that’s always on your bike, but the things can just get in the way when they’re not needed. The Owlight was designed with that problem in mind, as it hides inside the handlebar during daylight hours.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Like an owl, the Owlight bike headlight hides out during the day
Although there are already cycling jackets and vests with integrated lights in the back, those aren’t going to do you much good if you cover them with a backpack. That’s where the Torch pack comes in, as it has an integrated lighting system of its own…. Continue reading Torch cycling backpack sports its own tail light and turn indicators
While most bicycle commuting backpacks simply allow cyclists to carry their stuff, EVOC Sports’ newest model offers a little something extra. In the event of an accident, an airbag pops out of it to protect the rider’s upper body.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading EVOC cycling backpack features an auto-deploying airbag
While a headlight and tail light are essential for night-time bicycle commuting, one thing that really catches motorists’ eyes is movement. Arclight Bike Pedals were designed with that in mind, as they feature auto-color-changing LED modules.Continue R… Continue reading “Smart” LED bike pedals change color to serve as head- and tail lights
Although there are now a variety of turn-indicator-equipped bike helmets, cyclists still ought to also use traditional arm signals. That’s where the Classon helmet comes in, as its indicator LEDs are trigged by the rider’s arm gestures – plus it warns … Continue reading Gesture-tracking, car-detecting helmet now available to beta testers
Vehicle-to-vehicle communications systems already allow cars to warn one another of hazards such as accidents or road work. Mercedes-Benz is now building on the technology, providing alerts of speed bumps and potentially dangerous potholes.Continue Rea… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz cars can now warn one another of potholes
It would not be an understatement to say that some users of e-scooter sharing services ride rather irresponsibly. A new system, however, detects improper scooter usage and responds by warning the rider or even stopping the scooter if necessary.Continue… Continue reading Pedestrian Defense tech puts the brakes on unsafe e-scooter usage