Searching for Unicorn helmet.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 11:12 pm
My helmet is getting tired and I am looking for a new one. I find nothing I really like.
So I thought about putting up a wishlist.
Brand doesn't matter.
It has to be safe, comfortable, quiet, warm in cold, and cool when warm. And cheap.
Anyone know of a Unicorn like that?
I'll probably end with a Schuberth 3 pro that is on offer at a nearby dealer. It's advertised as very, very, very quiet, and I'm an easily convinced by advertisements.
Then I started thinking about helmet technology. Electronics, and what was possible for a forward thinking helmet designer.
First we could have active noise cancelling.
Then we add small circuit that uses the noise cancelling mic and speaker while connecting to your phone, and make your whole helmet work as a headset.
The "headset" would then allow bike-to-bike communications.
Now use the mic and add camera lens behind the visor so you have proof that you "were only doing 30, officer." And you get video of your adventures to bore your (soon to be ex) friends.
Add another lens on the back. Heck, why not?
Then you could add a variable speed fan and heat and moisture sensor to keep steady climate inside. The fan would of course be designed to also keep your visor fog free.
Add motion sensor to activate the built in brake light.
Add couple of LEDs to the front, so you can fix your bike in the dark.
Reuse the motion sensor, add velocity and impact sensor so your helmet/phone can call for help if you have an accident and are unable to do so yourself.
I wonder if adding airbags would make it too complicated. I mean, the sensors are already there.
Just imagine. Mic, speaker, small lens and sensor, battery cell and a circuit. To replace Gopro, air pods, and Sena or Cardo.
End of dream.
So I thought about putting up a wishlist.
Brand doesn't matter.
It has to be safe, comfortable, quiet, warm in cold, and cool when warm. And cheap.
Anyone know of a Unicorn like that?
I'll probably end with a Schuberth 3 pro that is on offer at a nearby dealer. It's advertised as very, very, very quiet, and I'm an easily convinced by advertisements.
Then I started thinking about helmet technology. Electronics, and what was possible for a forward thinking helmet designer.
First we could have active noise cancelling.
Then we add small circuit that uses the noise cancelling mic and speaker while connecting to your phone, and make your whole helmet work as a headset.
The "headset" would then allow bike-to-bike communications.
Now use the mic and add camera lens behind the visor so you have proof that you "were only doing 30, officer." And you get video of your adventures to bore your (soon to be ex) friends.
Add another lens on the back. Heck, why not?
Then you could add a variable speed fan and heat and moisture sensor to keep steady climate inside. The fan would of course be designed to also keep your visor fog free.
Add motion sensor to activate the built in brake light.
Add couple of LEDs to the front, so you can fix your bike in the dark.
Reuse the motion sensor, add velocity and impact sensor so your helmet/phone can call for help if you have an accident and are unable to do so yourself.
I wonder if adding airbags would make it too complicated. I mean, the sensors are already there.
Just imagine. Mic, speaker, small lens and sensor, battery cell and a circuit. To replace Gopro, air pods, and Sena or Cardo.
End of dream.