Protective Collar that Inflates to Envelope the Head of Bicyclists Goes on Sale

Posted on May 2, 2012

Hovding is now selling an inflatable airbag for bicyclists that was designed by Swedish students. The airbag, which is hidden inside a collar, was designed to inflate and surround the head of cyclist the moment abnormal motion is detected. This test shows the helmet inflating to protect dummies after they are hit by a car. Take a look:

The inflatable device has also been worn on the runway. Take a look:

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