While companies such as Skully and Intelligent Cranium are introducing their smart helmets that come equipped with rear-view cameras and HUD displays, Honda is trying its own bit to improve motorcycle safety. The target here is to eliminate blind spots so that riders can safely switch lanes. According to a report by the folks at Motorcycle.com, the engineers at Honda are currently busy developing a safety system that will warn the rider of approaching vehicles in the blind spot and assist in safer direction changes on the road.
Honda has already filed a patent for this warning system and the Japanese two-wheeler maker has used its VFR1200F for the illustrations. This new system, which can be mounted on other models, would use multiple cameras along with millimeter wave radar to detect other objects and provide feedback to the rider.
The system scans the surrounding of the motorcycle for vehicles, pedestrians or any other obstacles that may be a potential threat. Moreover, the system also gets into action once rider activates a turn signal and adds resistance to the turn signal switch in case it detects an obstruction. A visual indicator will also be integrated into the safety system but it is still unclear where will it be mounted on the motorcycle.
Lastly, the system will also have an integrated vibration system which will notify the rider about obstructions that are hidden from his view.
How efficiently will this system work? We are going to have to wait for some time to check that out as there is no specific timeline to the project and thus we really cannot comment about when will we see the final product in action. What do you think of Honda’s new warning system? Share your views about Honda’s new safety system through the comments section below.
Source: Motorcycle.com
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