World's first helmet with laser projection launches

Edsonytic wrote:

RobD wrote:

I like the idea of being able to project a lane type light at the side of the bike (wouldn't want it on a helmet though) it might help as a suggestion to car drivers as to what the minimum distance should be.

Edgeley wrote:

I rather like the idea of painting a line on the road to encourage drivers to stay on the outside of it.   But shouldn't the laser be mounted on the bike rather than a helmet unless you are encouraged not to move your head?

I used a laser-equiped back light for some time (https://www.amazon.com.mx/gp/product/B071NDZHY4/).
Unfortunately the lasers on it are projected just a few cm wider than the bike itself. It meant that even though most drivers did leave more space, some others passed me just by the edge of the light and thus very close to hitting me.
That's a similar experince to what some report on narrow paint-only cycle lanes.

This helmet does seem to provide a greater buffer area around the cyclist but I agree it would probably have issues with any head movement.

To address your concern, the laser is only turned on when you speed is above a certain threshold. when cycling at high speed, head movement is both rare and quick, and therefore laser distraction is very low. 

Peowpeowpeowlasers wrote:

I have this vision of the cyclist wearing this being chased by a load of cats going mental trying to get the green dots.

Bwahahaha, post of the week  .

Peowpeowpeowlasers wrote:

I have this vision of the cyclist wearing this being chased by a load of cats going mental trying to get the green dots.

Could be even more Benny Hill if the dogs chased the cats ...

Grahamd wrote:

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Could be even more Benny Hill if the dogs chased the cats ...

 

wearing little frilly knickers and mini skirts, followed by a small bald bloke.  We've all been there....

RobD wrote:

I like the idea of being able to project a lane type light at the side of the bike (wouldn't want it on a helmet though) it might help as a suggestion to car drivers as to what the minimum distance should be.

I don't really see how this is going to work that well though, turn your head to check over your shoulder and you're shining a laser all over the place no?

Hi Rob, 

 Your concern is dressed :  the laser is only turned on when you speed is above a certain threshold (set at phone app). when cycling at high speed, head movement is both rare and quick, and therefore laser distraction is very low. 

BeaconHelmet wrote:

 Your concern is dressed :  the laser is only turned on when you speed is above a certain threshold (set at phone app).

I don't have a smart phone (often don't even have a 'dumb phone' with me). Even if I did I wouldn't want to have to mess around running a special app every time I went anywhere.

This is just an overcomplicated non-solution that doesn't even pretend to address the real issue.

Also, helmets are supposed to be replaced if they take a significant knock, are they not? At £250 a time?

FluffyKittenofTindalos wrote:

This is far too funny to get annoyed about. Does it mean though, that every time you turn your head towards a driver or pedestrian you are likely to zap them in the retina with a laser? ('cos if so, maybe I want one after all)

If you watch the video carefully, the laser is only turned on when you speed is above a certain threshold. when cycling at high speed, head movement is both rare and quick, and therefore laser distraction is very low. 

FluffyKittenofTindalos wrote:

This is far too funny to get annoyed about. Does it mean though, that every time you turn your head towards a driver or pedestrian you are likely to zap them in the retina with a laser? ('cos if so, maybe I want one after all)

Also the lasers are certified to be safe and won't burn anything. Look at all the London public bike, they are all installed with a similar laser light. 

BeaconHelmet wrote:

FluffyKittenofTindalos wrote:

This is far too funny to get annoyed about. Does it mean though, that every time you turn your head towards a driver or pedestrian you are likely to zap them in the retina with a laser? ('cos if so, maybe I want one after all)

 

Also the lasers are certified to be safe and won't burn anything. Look at all the London public bike, they are all installed with a similar laser light. 

Shame.  I'd consider buying one if it had a "kill" setting, or at least a "burn a mark in your car" setting.