IT House reported on July 14th that Sweden’s Autoliv and POC, the leader in cycling protection, have jointly developed bicycle and electric bicycle helmets equipped with airbags, which will increase the protection of the rider’s head. , reduce the damage caused by the impact.
Autoliv is committed to providing life-saving solutions for transportation and society, with the safety of bicycle and e-bike riders being the company’s focus, said Dr. Cecilia Sunnevång, vice president of research at Autoliv.
According to AUTO FUTURES, head injuries account for 50% of cyclists’ deaths due to traffic accidents. In crash tests, the helmet significantly reduced the risk of head injury. It is estimated thatIn a 20 km/h impact, the helmet can reduce the cyclist’s risk of moderate or fatal head injury from 80% to 30%. Among them, the airbag will absorb the initial energy generated during the impact, and the helmet body will absorb the subsequent energy. The company’s pre-study shows that the helmet won’t make much difference in appearance, weight and comfort compared to conventional helmets.
IT House learned that the success of the company’s pre-research will promote the further improvement of the helmet, and it will be possible to bring the helmet to the market in the future. Meanwhile, Autoliv has established Mobile Safety Solutions (MSS), which will provide solutions in pedestrian protection, battery power down, connected safety, and cyclists.
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