Smart motorcyle helmet cushions you from concussion

(Credit: 6D Helmets)

Styrofoam, a plastic shell, and your own head are the only things separating your brain from the curb if you have an accident. It’s a standard setup that most helmet designers use, but that arguably doesn’t go far enough, as concussions are still one of the most common injuries bikers suffer in an accident.

What differentiates 6D Helmets‘ new products are the dual layers designed to protect a rider’s head from a broader range of impact than standard helmets — in particular, low-threshold energy impacts. A standard helmet is certainly useful in high-speed collisions, but 6D’s “Omni-Directional Suspension System,” or ODS, aims to keep motocross bikers safer in accidents involving less than 10mph of force.

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In other words, the design aims to combat slow-speed knocks that can leave riders dizzy and impact their performance, rather than simply foc… [Read more]

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