The Splinter Motorcycle Helmet is Designed to Save Lives
Michael Hines — January 20, 2011 — Autos
References: bournemouth.ac.uk & gizmag
If you're an avid motorcycle rider, then you need to take a second or two to check out the Splinter Motorcycle Helmet. John Hooker is a British designer who has created a prototype motorcycle helmet that can be removed in sections in the event of an accident.
Removing a traditional motorcycle helmet can be risky business for paramedics. The Splinter Motorcycle Helmet has two red straps that when pulled, detach the top of the helmet, leaving a supportive neck brace that can also be easily removed.
Removing a traditional motorcycle helmet can be risky business for paramedics. The Splinter Motorcycle Helmet has two red straps that when pulled, detach the top of the helmet, leaving a supportive neck brace that can also be easily removed.
Trend Themes
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Modular Helmet Designs — The rise of modular helmet designs provides an opportunity for companies to create helmets that can be easily removed in an accident.
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Improved Safety Features — Motorcycle gear companies can innovate by adding more safety features to their products, such as detachable helmets like the Splinter.
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Smart Helmets — The trend towards smart helmets can incorporate safety features such as the Splinter's detachable sections, adding even more value to this kind of helmet.
Industry Implications
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Motorcycle Gear — Companies in the motorcycle gear industry can disrupt by incorporating elements of modular, smart, and safety-centric designs like the Splinter.
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Emergency Services — Emergency services providers can consider investing in new equipment or technology that helps them respond more safely to vehicular accidents, like the detachable sections in the Splinter helmet.
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Smart Technology — The growing trend of smart technology can be applied to various industries, including motorcycle gear to create innovative products like smart helmets with detachable sections for added safety.
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