Self-Balancing Electric Bike
Very Smart Motor
Innovation from the Netherlands' TU Delft
This is the first system in the world that can help a bicycle stay upright. It was designed by researchers at Delft University of Technology and bike manufacturer Koninklijke Gazelle in the Netherlands. They've designed a smart steering system that may reduce the number of accidents when cyclists loose balance and control of their bikes.
Smart Motor, Smart Sensor
The bike has a sensor that tracks the bike's movements and determines if it's in danger of tipping. If the system determines that a fall is about to happen, the electric motor in the steering tube activates and turns the handlebars to balance the bike and prevent a fall.
Tipping Point
The researchers say their bike smart steering system is a prototype. They want to do more research on it before making it available to consumers. Specifically, they want to maximize the comfort level for cyclists when using the system. The researchers had seniors in mind when designing the system to help them stay active. But it works for anyone. Electric bikes are involved in more falls as they are faster and heavier than regular bikes. If you're interested in the latest travel innovations, take a look at my two travel books "How to Travel in the Future" Vol. 1 & 2 at amazon.com/author/ekane . You can do a free sample read on Amazon and free borrow on Kindle at ASIN: B07MY8C3HG and ASIN: B07JCQ4J78
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Innovation from the Netherlands' TU Delft
This is the first system in the world that can help a bicycle stay upright. It was designed by researchers at Delft University of Technology and bike manufacturer Koninklijke Gazelle in the Netherlands. They've designed a smart steering system that may reduce the number of accidents when cyclists loose balance and control of their bikes.
Smart Motor, Smart Sensor
The bike has a sensor that tracks the bike's movements and determines if it's in danger of tipping. If the system determines that a fall is about to happen, the electric motor in the steering tube activates and turns the handlebars to balance the bike and prevent a fall.
Tipping Point
The researchers say their bike smart steering system is a prototype. They want to do more research on it before making it available to consumers. Specifically, they want to maximize the comfort level for cyclists when using the system. The researchers had seniors in mind when designing the system to help them stay active. But it works for anyone. Electric bikes are involved in more falls as they are faster and heavier than regular bikes. If you're interested in the latest travel innovations, take a look at my two travel books "How to Travel in the Future" Vol. 1 & 2 at amazon.com/author/ekane . You can do a free sample read on Amazon and free borrow on Kindle at ASIN: B07MY8C3HG and ASIN: B07JCQ4J78
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