# Inflated Head Gear (UPDATE) The 'Invisible Bike Helmet' Does the Impossible By Cody Turner | Published 2012-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-bike-helmet1 References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2012/08/14/the-invisible-bike-helmet-by-designers-anna-haupt-and-terese-alstin/) & [hovding](http://www.hovding.com/en/how) The [Invisible Bike Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet) is a new product that will surely revolutionalize the biking industry. A team of girls from Sweden named Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin have developed a helmet that you do not need to wear on your head. Instead, you wear it around your neck like a scarf. When faced with a collision or an accident, the invisible helmet will activate and [inflate like an airbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system), thus protecting you as it engulfs your head. The two girls started out working on this as an exam project for school, and it has since turned into seven years of research with $10 million of venture capital. The two of them were told it could not be done, that helmets were meant to be uncomfortable and bulky, but just wait until the end of the video to see just how possible the impossible really is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Invisible Bike Helmet:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lighter and more comfortable helmets that provide increased protection for cyclists. - **Airbag Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore applications of airbag technology beyond automotive safety, such as personal protective gear for sports and outdoor activities. - **Wearable Safety Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market wearable safety devices that are inconspicuous, comfortable, and provide effective protection in case of accidents or emergencies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative products that enhance the safety and comfort of cyclists, leading to increased adoption and market growth. - **Sporting Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine airbag technology with sports equipment to create safer products that minimize the risk of injuries during physical activities. - **Personal Protective Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative wearable safety gear for various industries, ensuring workers' safety while providing comfort and ease of use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherlight Inflatable Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflabi-bike-helmet.md) - [Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-bicycle-helmet.md) - [Inflatable Accordion-Style Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ventete-ah1.md) - [Foldable Air Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Flatpack Cyclist Safety Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmet-concept.md) - [Folding Smart Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmets.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Helmet-Secured Bike Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-board-helmet.md)