If you’re a cyclist or skater who rides in city traffic, then you know how hard (and important) it is to be seen. Now, a French startup called Cosmo Connected is here to help with the launch of its new multifunction smart light that attaches magnetically to the back of your helmet. The Cosmo Bike, as it’s called, is quite small at 80 grams (about 0.17 pounds) with eight LED lights (four red and four yellow) that can even be seen from the sides. The “smart” features include automatic turn signals, a deceleration light that shows other road users you’re slowing down or stopping, and a “fall detector” to alert friends and authorities of potential injury.
This smart brake light for bikers and skaters can alert family to accidents
Cosmo Bike is the successor to the motorcycle version
Cosmo Bike is the successor to the motorcycle version
The device’s turn signals can be automatically activated through SatNav (via a route you predefine in the app), manually through the app, or through an optional remote control that can be attached to the handlebar. The company claims Cosmo Bike can also detect falls through a bevy of sensors linked to the app, which can alert friends and family of accidents. Users have the option of also subscribing to a service that will automatically notify emergency services when something happens, regardless of circumstances.
The company already sells a similar device for motorcycles called the Cosmo Connected, originally launched on Kickstarter. Browsing the backer comments reveals a few complaints about the deceleration light being too sensitive to head movements. Hopefully, the new Bike model will iron out those kinks.
Cosmo Bike will retail for $60 / €60 and will be available in stores fall 2018. The company did not provide details on how much the remote control costs.
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