You know what will go perfectly with those futuristic rocket-powered, heartrate-monitoring bikes? This smart helmet that Volvo wants to create. It’s a two-way system that works by uploading both cyclists’ and drivers’ locations to Volvo’s cloud. While a connected car’s in-dash system makes that possible, the helmet needs to be linked to a bike app like Strava to do so. Bicyclists can then be warned that there’s a car coming their way or crossing their path by warning lights built into the helmet.
Drivers, on the other hand, will be alerted via a heads-up display on the windshield if a bicycle’s nearby, which is especially useful if it’s coming from a blind spot. It’s an intriguing idea, but if it works is another matter, as not everyone drives a Volvo — also, some people might not be too keen on uploading their locations to the cloud. Several automakers have shown off V2X (vehicle to environment) systems that connect locally and directly.
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