Everyone’s going to say this is common sense. Except they didn’t make it happen. These two ladies did.
The most remarkable inventions tend to appear that way in hindsight :).
Thats one of the hallmarks of creativity. When you create an idea that is just so useful and so logical, it makes you say “of course! Why didn’t I think of that”
Hence all the trolls who say “you can’t patent rounded rectangles or gestures.” People like that don’t really get it. The best inventions are always right beneath our eyes just waiting to be discovered, it just takes someone with clear vision to see it.
Fantastic
What a brilliant video.
Really didn’t like the video. Last 10 seconds was where it showed you what the product was and how it worked. And even then had very few details.
But I like the product. I would have thought it would be too hard to make something that didn’t expand into the users head. Very impressive.
Saw this on first episode of Stephen Fry’s Gadgetman show. Around £400, and one time use. 🙁
Real creativity at work. Not to mention innovation…
Regular bike helmets, while much cheaper, are also one time use. I suspect the price will come down on these if and when they begin selling more and more.
Another reason to get one: The inflatable helmet contains a “black box” that keeps the last 10 seconds of information, so it will be easy to tell direction and timing of an accident. Next time someone claims you just whipped in front of them rather than them sideswiping you while they fiddled with their cellphone, you’ll have something to help your case.
I’ll venture a guess that they didn’t want to divulge too many details about something that might still be seeking patent protection.
Also, I really didn’t like your comment. Last two words was where you showed us what you thought of the idea. 😉
Amazing invention!!! however, I agree with the high cost for one time use. Sometimes you fall off your bike and not necessarily hurt your head, so the helmet would have been inflated with no need. There went your £400. Maybe in a few years it will be cheaper
As featured in Neal Stephenson’s phenomenal ‘Snow Crash’ in 2002
this is near exactly what he wrote as worn by the skateboard courier. Really nice to see it made.
Not to mention that the black box may be useful in the ER to help determine the severity of injuries. I’m a first responder, it’s standard practice to send bicycle and motorcycle helmets along with the accident patient in the ambulance. The ER docs can use it to help in the treatment.
Everyone’s going to say this is common sense. Except they didn’t make it happen. These two ladies did.
The most remarkable inventions tend to appear that way in hindsight :).
Thats one of the hallmarks of creativity. When you create an idea that is just so useful and so logical, it makes you say “of course! Why didn’t I think of that”
Hence all the trolls who say “you can’t patent rounded rectangles or gestures.” People like that don’t really get it. The best inventions are always right beneath our eyes just waiting to be discovered, it just takes someone with clear vision to see it.
Fantastic
What a brilliant video.
Really didn’t like the video. Last 10 seconds was where it showed you what the product was and how it worked. And even then had very few details.
But I like the product. I would have thought it would be too hard to make something that didn’t expand into the users head. Very impressive.
Saw this on first episode of Stephen Fry’s Gadgetman show. Around £400, and one time use. 🙁
Real creativity at work. Not to mention innovation…
Regular bike helmets, while much cheaper, are also one time use. I suspect the price will come down on these if and when they begin selling more and more.
Another reason to get one: The inflatable helmet contains a “black box” that keeps the last 10 seconds of information, so it will be easy to tell direction and timing of an accident. Next time someone claims you just whipped in front of them rather than them sideswiping you while they fiddled with their cellphone, you’ll have something to help your case.
I’ll venture a guess that they didn’t want to divulge too many details about something that might still be seeking patent protection.
Also, I really didn’t like your comment. Last two words was where you showed us what you thought of the idea. 😉
Amazing invention!!! however, I agree with the high cost for one time use. Sometimes you fall off your bike and not necessarily hurt your head, so the helmet would have been inflated with no need. There went your £400. Maybe in a few years it will be cheaper
As featured in Neal Stephenson’s phenomenal ‘Snow Crash’ in 2002
this is near exactly what he wrote as worn by the skateboard courier. Really nice to see it made.
Not to mention that the black box may be useful in the ER to help determine the severity of injuries. I’m a first responder, it’s standard practice to send bicycle and motorcycle helmets along with the accident patient in the ambulance. The ER docs can use it to help in the treatment.