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VeliSo Mirage aims to be the worlds safest bicycle with automotive technologies like collision avoidance anti-lock braking and tire pressure monitors
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The VeliSo Mirage smart bike has some lofty goals, turning the simple bicycle into a sophisticated safety system using AI and machine learning to keep the rider safe from collision, skidding and other common dangers. While the sleek concept above shows what it could look like if they reach their lofty crowdfunding goal of $500,000, the prototype shows all the wires needed to develop proof of concept:

VeliSo Mirage aims to be the worlds safest bicycle with automotive technologies like collision avoidance anti-lock braking and tire pressure monitors

As far fetched (and perhaps unnecessary) some of this seems, there are some potentially game changing applications if they can get the parts small and light enough. Imagine a 360º proximity sensor that showed a higher definition look at what’s around you than the Garmin Varia radar system. For pro racers, knowing someone’s in your draft and which side they’re likely to attack on might be the difference between first, and first loser. For commuters, anti-lock braking systems are a no-brainer and an electronic system could end up smaller than the options we saw at Eurobike this year. Fat bikers and gravel racers could certainly benefit from automatic tire pressure management that maximized the traction based on terrain sensors.

aftermarket collision avoidance and anti-lock brake system for bicycles from veliSo

In addition to the complete bicycle concept with integrated body panels, they’re looking to provide some or all of the parts as add-on aftermarket units that can bolt to your existing commuter bike.

aftermarket collision avoidance and anti-lock brake system for bicycles from veliSo

If funded, the form factor would look much more elegant than the Frankenstein’s monster of a prototype in the video. The complete concept bike would likely come as an e-bike, which might be a welcome assist for carrying the additional weight.

VeliSo Mirage aims to be the worlds safest bicycle with automotive technologies like collision avoidance anti-lock braking and tire pressure monitors

VeliSo Mirage aims to be the worlds safest bicycle with automotive technologies like collision avoidance anti-lock braking and tire pressure monitors

The company plans on using existing technology in most cases, borrowing heavily from the automotive industry. The lowest priced backer rewards are the ETPM (electronic tire pressure monitor) shown in yellow and the electronic disc brake system shown in red, for $275 and $475, respectively. Get the whole add-on package including sensor array for $1,175, or just go for the complete bike for a pledge of $6,675. Final retail is set at $8,775 with delivery expected in October 2018 if goals are met. Check out the campaign page here for a whole lot more tech talk.

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JBikes
JBikes
6 years ago

pay yourself an outrageous salary, do nothing, then claim eventual bankruptcy.

Larry
Larry
6 years ago

Meh. Add a couple wheels and a motor and maybe I’m in. Meanwhile, I’ll stick with my regular bike, which doesn’t need these particular solutions to these nonexistent problems.

ss
ss
6 years ago

So, let me get this straight…cyclists are primarily to blame for their own accidents and fatalities? So, will this keep me from getting railed by an SUV from behind? Will I be able to magically jump off my bike thanks to this early warning system? (deleted).

terp
terp
6 years ago

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JD
JD
6 years ago

Stop reporting this kind of nonsense please, BR

Eggs Benedict a.k.a Darth Baller
Eggs Benedict a.k.a Darth Baller
6 years ago

What a pile! If you are that inept and devoid of situational awareness, just take a bus. Because no amount of electronic incoming projectile / collision avoidance nanny sensors are going to save you.

feldy
feldy
6 years ago

This bike would eliminate the awesomeness of the Casey Neistat video from BITD. Therefore I am against it.

S
S
6 years ago

It really looks horrible. In bicycle safety, the bicycle itself is the least important thing, try to fix the context first

Mortimer
Mortimer
6 years ago

World’s safest “Motorcycle”?

TheKaiser
6 years ago

“with delivery expected in October 2018 if goals are met” LOL!

This article makes me feel like I am reading Popular Science/Mechanics. And that is not a compliment.

Bmx
Bmx
6 years ago

(deleted) Otherwise ill stick with my Raliegh Vector

Bmx
Bmx
6 years ago

Also 90% of rider injuries and fatalities caused by rider error . That stat is 100% bull sh1t.

Joel Wilson
6 years ago
Reply to  Bmx

BMX: Vektar?! Never seen that one. What a piece. Was it for real, farce, April 1?
Regarding your criticism of BS statistics, I disagree. Few things can be labeled 100%.
I can say with pride that every time I’ve gone ass over teakettle it was due to my own misjudgment.
Equipment failure happens. So we take care of our whip.
Ride as hard as you want but don’t assume that you have the “right of way”. Assume that we are not seen. We navigate through a kinda sick world on a proper simple machine.

Bob
Bob
6 years ago

obvious pump and dump. this type of fundraising should be illegal. although anyone who invests probably deserves to lose there money.

Dustytires
6 years ago

Is it April yet?!

Joel Wilson
6 years ago

Brilliant BikeHumor!

ELEVEN_g
6 years ago

If I take that rendering at face value, then that’s a moped, not a bicycle….

Joenomad
Joenomad
6 years ago

I got spam email from these jokers today. What a ponzi scheme. Lofty goal of 500,000 my backside.

Fred
Fred
6 years ago

For when learning to be a better rider and being aware of your environment is too much work. Thank you for allowing the gene pool to degenerate…

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