Airbag helmets may reduce impact of a crash by six fold compared to traditional bike helmets, drop tests from a height of two meters have shown.
Accidents while driving 2-wheeler vehicles have increased a lot due to the negligence of safety while driving. Helmets worn at the time of riding are safe but not full proof. Even after wearing helmets people get severe injuries. Therefore, airbag helmets are soon going to be introduced.
Drop tests from a height of 2 metres have shown that airbag helmets may reduce the impact of a crash by six fold compared to traditional bike helmets. Foam helmets can and have been proven to reduce the possibility of skull fracture and severe brain injury. Many believe that a bike helmet is there to protect against a jolt. The new type of helmet comes in a soft pocket worn around the neck. It pops up like an airbag, around a person’s head when it senses a potential crash.
The large size of the airbag helmet, compared to foam bike helmets, is the benefit of it. Being larger, it is also softer, allowing for a more cushioned fall. During the testing, the airbag helmet was pre-inflated and the researchers maximised the pressure of the air inside the helmet before each drop in order to get these results.
Airbag Helmets For Bikers
– Drop tests from a height of 2 metres were done on the helmet
– The airbag helmet will reduce the possibility of skull fracture or severe brain injury
– The new helmet comes in a soft pocket worn around the neck
