Montreal-based company Boreal Bikes is developing a smart bicycle handlebar system dubbed smrtGRiPS, that can be added to any existing flat handlebar and give the cyclist navigational help.
Each grip consists of a chunk of rubber paired with a waterproof cylindrical component that is inserted in the handlebar tube. Each unit includes a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth module and vibrating motor.
The smrtGRiPS communicate wirelessly with a companion app on the user's smartphone, with the left or right grips vibrating when the appropriate turn is required.
The smrtGRiPS also come of use when bikes are misplaced or stolen. Missing bikes can be detected by any users of the app within a 100 meter radius. Once detected, an alert is sent to the cyclist letting them know the approximate location of their bike.
What's Driving This Trend
- Smart Bicycle Technology
- The development of smart bicycle technology presents opportunities for companies to innovate with navigation, theft prevention, and safety features on bikes.
- Wireless Communication Systems
- The use of wireless communication systems in products like smrtGRiPS creates potential for innovation in industries that require remote communication and tracking capabilities.
- Internet of Things (iot) Devices
- The integration of IoT devices, like the smrtGRiPS, with companion apps and other products present opportunities for companies to expand the capabilities of these connected devices in new and innovative ways.
Who This Affects Most
- Bicycle Manufacturing
- Companies in the bicycle manufacturing industry could utilize smart handlebar technology to create new and innovative bicycle products.
- Smart Home Technology
- The use of wireless communication systems and IoT devices in smrtGRiPS presents opportunities for the smart home technology industry to create new products and features that extend beyond the home.
- Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology
- The navigational capabilities of smrtGRiPS present opportunities for companies in the GPS technology industry to develop new products that utilize similar technology for remote tracking and communication purposes.
