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The Bikesphere, a high-tech laser safety ring, could be the future of biking — and save lives

Riding a bike is dangerous. The CDC says bicyclists are at greater risk of injury and death caused by a crash than those in cars.

In 2015, there were 467,000 bicycle-related injuries in the United States and over 1,000 fatalities.

Now, Michelin has greenlit an open source project that could change cyclist safety.  The concept, called Bikesphere, is simple:

A double laser spotlight cast on the ground guides both drivers and bicyclists on how to share the road.

The Bikesphere is a spherical device that sits between the handlebars.

The technology uses a light sensor and a proximity detecting sensor, which work together to evaluate a cyclist’s surroundings and emit a red halo of light. Read more (6/19/17)

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