# Fall Detection Cyclist Helmets The 'FARO' Smart Helmet Enhances Security for Solo Riders By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faro-smart-helmet References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/smart-helmet-12-10-2020/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+geeky-gadgets+%28Geeky+Gadgets%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unit1/faro-a-sleek-visibility-first-smart-helmet) The 'FARO' smart helmet is an advanced piece of safety equipment for cyclists who are looking for a way to stay prepared when heading out on a ride. The [MIPS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-obex-connect-helmet)-designed helmet is focused on delivering effective safety and protection for wearers, while also helping them to enjoy better comfort during long-term wear. The helmet also features [fall detection technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1) that will continuously monitor for problems and automatically send out a call for help in the event that the user is unresponsive. The 'FARO' smart helmet has a completely customizable design thanks to connectivity with an accompanying app that will let users change up the lighting, track the distance they've traveled, measure their own environmental impact and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Safety Helmets:** Opportunity for innovation in further developing smart helmets for other individual outdoor activities. - **Fall Detection Technology:** Possible disruption of emergency response industry through the implementation of automatic emergency alerts. - **Personalized Wearable Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of customization features for wearable technology in various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling:** Opportunities for innovation in the development of smart helmets with enhanced safety features for solo riders. - **Emergency Response:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing automatic emergency response systems for unresponsive individuals. - **Wearable Technology:** Possibility for disruptive innovation in the field of personalized wearable technology for various individual outdoor activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet.md) - [Camera-Equipped Smart Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relee-m1-helmet.md) - [Camera-Equipped Smart Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-x-im-back-virtusx1.md) - [Smart Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smarthat.md) - [Camera-Equipped Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forcite-mk1s-smart-helmet.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [Connected Adventure Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sena-m1-m1-evo.md) - [Breakaway Panel Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet.md) - [Crash-Detecting Commuter Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-tone-commuter-helmet.md)