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**enfro** · 05-26-2011, 11:03 PM

I think such innovations can directly benefit the riders over the world in real more than all those high tech jagron stuff. Simple and innovative. Kudos!!!! Truly it is a "design something that solves a problem"

**pulsater** · 05-26-2011, 11:15 PM

for me, helmet's primary purpose should be to save life of the rider. Any such alteration or innovation in its basic fundamental design makes me unsure about the reliability and rigidity. I would be more happy to carry a full face basic helmet in my hands, may be just to show off my biker side rather than keeping it folded inside my bag and wonder about its functional capabilities in real scenario.

**tibby** · 05-26-2011, 11:41 PM

Nice idea, & product looks good.

Will be interesting to see crash-test results of the helmet. For all you know, it might not serve the purpose of a helmet.

**ronyrulezz** · 05-26-2011, 11:43 PM

its a very nice concept but whether it will serve its original purpose that we have to wait and watch

**lockhrt999** · 05-26-2011, 11:58 PM

When will we have tron like helmets?
Like this

**chicmagnet** · 05-27-2011, 12:34 AM

^^ when we have the tron like bikes

**lockhrt999** · 05-27-2011, 12:58 AM

^^prolly after having tron like fiber roads.

**abhijitkn** · 05-27-2011, 07:59 AM

Read this...

Originally posted by pulsater View Post

for me, helmet's primary purpose should be to save life of the rider. Any such alteration or innovation in its basic fundamental design makes me unsure about the reliability and rigidity. I would be more happy to carry a full face basic helmet in my hands, may be just to show off my biker side rather than keeping it folded inside my bag and wonder about its functional capabilities in real scenario.

Hi Pulsater,

Have you checked the link above? If not then read below, no one becomes the finalist for the design awards just like that (it is not just about the athestics).

Product Description and Principal Function(s)
The PROTEUS folding motorcycle helmet is a ground-breaking new design solution for optimising the portability of an essential road safety product. The PROTEUS helmet has a clever folding and locking system which ensures that the helmet is convenient to carry and easy to use, with consideration to Australian safety standards. Existing motorcycle helmets are bulky and awkward to carry, but urban commuters often have no choice, because if a helmet is left with the motorcycle, it may be weather damaged or stolen. Additionally, travellers who ride motorcycles overseas are frequently caught wearing sub-standard, damaged or no safety equipment at all.

There are three key layers of impact protection provided by the PROTEUS helmet. The first layer is the polycarbonate resin shell which protects against abrasion and puncture, embedded with strong high-torque friction hinges. The second layer is a standard impact-absorbing expanded polystyrene foam and the third layer, closest to the head, is made from a pliable yet impact absorbing material, which flexes in normal use, but then hardens instantly upon impact. Therefore, the PROTEUS is able to easily fold when not being worn, but when worn in the event of an accident, the molecules within the specified material lock together to effectively absorb and distribute shock.

If commercialised, the PROTEUS folding motorcycle helmet would be a market first, challenging all existing conceptions of what a motorcycle helmet should look like and how it should perform and function. The need is evident for such a product, because during the past 20 years, motorcycle use has increased exponentially around the world, motorcycle commuters are still lugging around their helmets awkwardly, and many more people have started travelling the globe than ever before, demanding portable products.

Recognising and addressing a need for motorcycle commuters and travellers, the PROTEUS portable motorcycle helmet embodies the Dyson spirit of innovation, with the intention of pushing the boundaries of product design into the future.

**aargee** · 05-27-2011, 08:40 AM

Abhijit - A friend of mine told me an accident that happened to his friend a few month ago. His friend was wearing a Studds Ninja (as you may be aware that it has a clip & lock mechanism that can be used as sun shade), probably a good one & in condition, met with an accident & the foldable part simply broke open & hit his face directly. So instead of protecting, it simply caused more damage.

Ever since I heard that, I'm very wary of such helmets. Call me old school, but, like Pulsater, I too believe in simple straight forward things.

To me, its an integral part & carrying helmet is PRIDE like this...

**abhijitkn** · 05-27-2011, 08:54 AM

Ok..

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Abhijit - A friend of mine told me an accident that happened to his friend a few month ago. His friend was wearing a Studds Ninja (as you may be aware that it has a clip & lock mechanism that can be used as sun shade), probably a good one & in condition, met with an accident & the foldable part simply broke open & hit his face directly. So instead of protecting, it simply caused more damage.

Ever since I heard that, I'm very wary of such helmets. Call me old school, but, like Pulsater, I too believe in simple straight forward things.

To me, its an integral part & carrying helmet is PRIDE like this...

Hi,

Yes, I agree. But no Helmet manufacturer gives any gurantee that any helmet will save you from potential damage. Be it full face or open and in the incident above, looks like the helmet has not been tested thoroughly or may be of bad quality.

Anyway, I'll not like to compare Studds Ninja with the Proteus helmet above. But I'm sure what you mentioned above has been taken care of in the Proteus because any design engineer will first think from that aspect & strenghten the weakest part (embedded with strong high-torque friction hinges & the PROTEUS is able to easily fold when not being worn, but when worn in the event of an accident, the molecules within the specified material lock together to effectively absorb and distribute shock). Also since it satisfies Australian standards I don't have doubt on it's feasibility. But personally I use full face helmets also don't suggest any one to use open ones. But if someday similar innovation happens for full face helmets I'll definitely love to try one.

**pulsater** · 05-27-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by abhijitkn View Post

Hi,

Yes, I agree. But no Helmet manufacturer gives any gurantee that any helmet will save you from potential damagae. Be it full face or open and in the incident above, looks like the helmet has not been tested thoroughly or may be of bad quality.

Anyway, I'll not like to compare Studds Ninja with the Proteus helmet above. But I'm sure what you mentioned above has been taken care of in the Proteus because any design engineer will first think from that aspect & strenghten the weakest part (embedded with strong high-torque friction hinges). Also since it satisfies Australian standards I don't have doubt on it's feasibility. But personally I use full face helmets also don't suggest any one to use open ones. But if someday similar innovation happens for full face helmets I'll definitely love to try one.

if the design has been nominated for an award, it surely must have achieved a path breaking concept to reality factor and I no way discourage such work but for me, its a full face conventional helmet always

**Samarth 619** · 05-27-2011, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by pulsater View Post

for me, helmet's primary purpose should be to save life of the rider. Any such alteration or innovation in its basic fundamental design makes me unsure about the reliability and rigidity. I would be more happy to carry a full face basic helmet in my hands, may be just to show off my biker side rather than keeping it folded inside my bag and wonder about its functional capabilities in real scenario.

I agree with you but from slightly different perspective.
The common commuter who never wears a helmet may benefit a lot from this, as he/she may be motivated to use & keep it due to this size factor. Keeping this helmet is better than keeping nothing on, right?

On the other hand, we the bikers are better off with our Vega's and Daijya's full face, or at the very worst, modular helmets. Nothing below that.

BTW, the helmet in the first post's diagram is NOT even a full face helmet. It's just a half face helmet of the girls, by a girl, for the girls.

**princesirohi** · 05-27-2011, 03:40 PM

well, whether or not the new proteus helmet protect our heads ---can only be verified by actually using it and crashing.............not a thing we would like to happen to anyone. but sometimes products which pass all mandatory standards and tests also fail in real world scenario......

i was using ninja helmet when i crashed head on at more than 100 kmph combined speed to a jeep. the helmet protected me well. i have read somewhere that front openable part is esigned in such a way to absorb the impact by breaking into pieces....just like crumple zone in cars.

**tibby** · 05-27-2011, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

well, whether or not the new proteus helmet protect our heads ---can only be verified by actually using it and crashing.............not a thing we would like to happen to anyone.

NO!! There is a crash helmet test test procedure, the result of which is SNELL, DOT etc. certifications. These tests are sufficient to gauge whether the helmet is good enough to protect a human head inside it, or not.
You do not need a living being inside to test it..

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