BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars have just launched an exclusive partnership to develop top-of-the-line airbag safety clothing and systems, with the first product from this exciting new collaboration set to be an airbag waistcoat that uses Tech-Air airbag technology.
The airbag component is controlled by a small electronic unit that is housed in a durable and waterproof casing. It uses a special algorithm to detect danger -- a function that is made possible thanks to expertise borrowed from the MotoGP engineering circuit.
This Tech-Air-equipped airbag waistcoat system is capable of spotting an impact within 30 to 60 milliseconds and deploying in the following 25 milliseconds, offering solid protection to the chest, kidney areas, back and shoulders.
Given the inherent dangers of motorbiking, the Tech-Air-equipped airbag waistcoat is bound to save lives without compromising on riders' comfort and enjoyment of riding.
Airbag Waistcoats
The AlpineStars Tech-Air System Will Be Fitted Onto BMW Motorrad Jackets
Trend Themes
1. Airbag Safety Clothing - Expanding use of airbag technology for safety clothing in high-risk industries such as motorsports could create new product lines and partnerships.
2. Smart Algorithms for Safety - Developing smarter algorithms for detecting danger in high-risk situations, like the Tech-Air airbag technology, could have applications in multiple industries, such as mining or construction.
3. Collaboration Towards Safety Innovation - Increasing partnership between brands and companies with expertise in different fields, such as BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars, could lead to more creative and effective safety solutions in diverse industries.
Industry Implications
1. Motorsports Industry - Expanding the use of airbag waistcoats and other safety clothing for riders in motorsports could be essential in keeping competitive racing safe.
2. Construction Industry - Investing in smart algorithm-based safety technology could become a vital investment in the equipment used in the construction industry for reducing workplace accidents.
3. Mining Industry - Adapting Tech-Air and similar algorithms to detect dangerous situations in mining, such as cave-ins or toxic fumes, could significantly improve worker safety.