# Rear Helmet Signal Lights The 'Cosmo Connected' Helmet Accessory Improves Safety for Riders By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-accessory References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/cosmo-wireless-helmet-brake-light-27-04-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1215016782/cosmo-connected-the-first-connected-brake-light) Ensuring that other motorists know what you're doing on the road is essential to keeping you safe, so the 'Cosmo Connected' helmet accessory is a [smart brake light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-radar) that fits onto the rear section of your helmet. The 'Cosmo Connected' light works by shining brightly when users decelerate to ensure that users will be visible at all times on the road when they're riding. The 'Cosmo Connected' light connects to an accompanying [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryton-gardia-r300l) that enables riders to automatically call for help if they are involved in an accident where they require help. The 'Cosmo Connected' helmet accessory will send out an emergency signal with GPS coordinates and more to get paramedics to the site as soon as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Helmet Accessories:** Opportunity to create innovative helmet accessories that enhance safety and connectivity for riders. - **Connected Wearable Technology:** Potential for developing wearable devices that seamlessly connect with smartphones for emergency situations. - **Enhanced Visibility Solutions:** Disruptive potential in developing products that improve visibility and communication between riders and motorists. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Accessories:** Opportunity for manufacturers to design and produce helmet accessories for the automotive industry. - **Smartphone Connectivity:** Potential for smartphone manufacturers to create seamless connectivity with wearable devices for advanced safety features. - **Safety Equipment:** Disruptive innovation possibility in the safety equipment industry to develop solutions that enhance visibility and emergency response. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lever-Triggered Bike Brake Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-brake-lights.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [AI-Powered Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet.md) - [Connected Cyclist Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-1-faro-smart-helmet.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Connected Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-opticson-smart-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [Aftermarket Helmet HUD Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulrs-headsup-display.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md)