The Invisible Bike Helmet

That’s a dream come true for many cyclists, you don’t need to wear a rigid helmet any more while cycling. No more messy hair because of the helmet and no more I don’t wanna wear the helmet today because it doesn’t match my outfit. Although said like that it seems a trivial reason, but surprisingly many cyclists would not use it for this reason. When worn, this helmet looks  like an infinity scarf that comes in different stylish colors and patterns. And just when you need it, it gets converted into an air-bag that protects your head.
An invisible helmet that only gets visible when you need it.


It was the idea of two Swedish girls, Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin, who have came with this idea in 2005 as a part of their M.Sc. thesis. Now it’s a reality, thumbs up Girls. They are also CE labeled which means that they were subjected to the required safety tests and that they comply with the EU safety standards. So you can replace your rigid helmet without worrying.
So how do these helmets work? In simple words, they use an algorithm that identifies cycling movement patterns in an accidents. Such that, when the helmet sensors senses an accident pattern, the helmet inflates in 0.1 seconds and it covers your head before you hit the ground. You can find more information on these girls video.
Now comes the Ouch part, it costs a 399€ almost the price of a decent new bike, and like any other air-bag, once it goes through an accident it has to be replaced. So once again it’s the high cost you pay for looking good.
That’s their official website and where you can purchase your first helmet as well: http://www.hovding.com/en/how_it_works/