Recently I have been reminded how deadly it is to ride a motorcycle. To prevent the lethal end it is often enough to have a cushion around main or all the body parts. Why don't we have it yet?
Researching for examples I found such projects:
Ducati airbag jackets
http://www.gizmag.com/ducati-motorcycle-airbag-jackets-d-air/31351/
http://www.gizmag.com/safety-sphere-motorcycle-airbag/21354/
http://www.gizmag.com/dainese-d-air-motorcycle-airbag/8710/
Hit-Air jackets
http://www.gizmag.com/go/4935/
Even for bicycles
So far so good. Here are my 2 cents:
The deadly stroke often occurs after the initial impact (to another vehicle, pole...). So to reduce the starting speed (and fly distance) some smart strapping could be used. Like we have in the contraction expansion harness (which will tear apart under calculated force).
or better - computer controlled soft/hard tension release of the strap (with all the available accelerometers, ultrasound distance detectors it is easy see were the rider fly and if not safe - use the bike inertia).
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