Enter Alpinestars' Tech Air Race motorcycle suit, recently unveiled at the Italian firm's U.S. headquarters near Los Angeles. Unlike tether systems, the new suit is entirely self-contained, made up of seven sensors that continually take in data, a central processing unit (CPU) located in the aero hump (behind the helmet on the upper back), and two airbags positioned around the rider's shoulders.
How It Works
The seven sensors and accelerometers are spread across the suit, feeding the CPU a constant stream of data such as g-forces and the rider's behavior and body orientations. The CPU, in turn, has a dedicated operating system that translates the data into algorithms that detect if you are indeed having an accident, or just riding really, really close to the ground. False firings would be not only inconvenient, but also very dangerous for a MotoGP racer, so the system goes through five levels of computations and safety checks before an accident is deduced and the airbags deploy.
It doesn't look like it really braces the neck that well. Most of the anti-helmet motor-cyclists make the argument that the helmet increases the odds of a neck injury in a crash. You'd think then, that if that's the case the airbag would deploy tighter around the neck to try and limit motion there as much as possible.
This sounds like a good idea.
OdgovoriIzbrišiyeah but it looks ridiculous :D
OdgovoriIzbrišilol usefull but rlly ugly :D
OdgovoriIzbrišiSounds difficult :)
OdgovoriIzbrišithis looks super useful ! :D
OdgovoriIzbrišiSounds expensive :PP
OdgovoriIzbrišiGood, I want one of them xD
OdgovoriIzbrišiIt looks retarded but if it saves your life....
OdgovoriIzbrišigood...
OdgovoriIzbrišigreat stuff
OdgovoriIzbrišicool story bro;)
OdgovoriIzbrišilooks ridiculous but it's very helpful
OdgovoriIzbrišifuture of safety is ugly
OdgovoriIzbrišiYeah, but like you said...if that thing goes off by accident...YIKES!!
OdgovoriIzbrišithat's some thought accidents
OdgovoriIzbrišiIt doesn't look like it really braces the neck that well. Most of the anti-helmet motor-cyclists make the argument that the helmet increases the odds of a neck injury in a crash. You'd think then, that if that's the case the airbag would deploy tighter around the neck to try and limit motion there as much as possible.
OdgovoriIzbrišiThat looks like it could either really help or really hurt
OdgovoriIzbrišiLooks like a footbal suit!
OdgovoriIzbrišiThats amazing, really great invention !
OdgovoriIzbrišilooks kinda silly but definately a plus on safety!
OdgovoriIzbrišiThat looks so wild
OdgovoriIzbrišiNo death for him.
OdgovoriIzbrišiCould save quite a few lives.
OdgovoriIzbrišiThis kind of stuff can be spread to a low of different activities/sports. Will be good to see continued implementation of this life protecting device!
OdgovoriIzbrišiI agree entirely.
OdgovoriIzbrišidamn, didnt know that this stuff exist
OdgovoriIzbrišisome coool tech right there, dobar ti blog :)
OdgovoriIzbrišithis seems very intersting
OdgovoriIzbrišiThis is totally genius!
OdgovoriIzbrišidamn that could save lives actually
OdgovoriIzbrišiInteresting idea, wonder how well it works
OdgovoriIzbrišiinteresting blog.
OdgovoriIzbrišiIt looks like it would be fun to play around with. c:
OdgovoriIzbrišiThey are coming out with crazy things these days! I wonder what lies in the future :)
OdgovoriIzbrišiThis was a great idea and seems highly useful. Nice post.
OdgovoriIzbrišiLooks more like a life-jacket if you ask me.
OdgovoriIzbrišiStill pretty neat design, wonder if it'll transfer to other modes of transportation.
Wow... looks staged though. I wonder how well it might work for the last video you posted where the dude flew in the air in that reverse wheelie
OdgovoriIzbrišiwow thats really awesome
OdgovoriIzbrišia must have for any rider
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