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We have already heard about big motorcycle manufacturers working on incorporating artificial intelligence in their motorcycles. The sole intent of doing so is to make riding a motorcycle safer. Another player in the game is Damon, originating from Canada. They are claiming that their Damon X sports bike, which is based on the ballistic Yamaha R1M will be the safest bike in the world.
They are working in association with Yamaha to develop phone apps and sensor technology which will assist in alerting the riders regarding the hazards on the road. Uncertainty still surrounds the launch of the system though, that when will it finally hit the markets, whether it will be available for other motorcycles as well, apart from the R1M.
What is Damon System?
It uses 360-degree sensors and cameras which work in unison to detect the hazards found on the road while riding. Once the hazard is detected, it will alert the rider by sending signals through the rear view mirrors and “haptic” pads which will be placed in the seat and on the handlebar. Moreover, this system can also sense the changing road conditions, courtesy temperature and moisture sensors.
They are going a step beyond and mention that they will place “force input sensors” on the handlebars and in the seat. This system might intervene in case of any hazardous situation and if the rider isn’t taking any action.
It’s high time that these kind of systems and rider aids make it to the production motorcycles because if we take a closer look, motorcycles are a lot behind than the cars when it comes to safety systems and aids. With companies like Damon coming up with such intelligent systems and big giants like Yamaha backing them up, we are certainly headed in the right direction! We have also seen other manufacturers like BMW, Ducati and KTM coming up with similar concepts.
To up the safety game, helmet manufacturers have also stepped in. Many of us have already heard about the infusion of “Heads-up” display in motorcycle helmets. The coming few years are going to be very very interesting for us motorcyclists… and safer as well!
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They are working in association with Yamaha to develop phone apps and sensor technology which will assist in alerting the riders regarding the hazards on the road. Uncertainty still surrounds the launch of the system though, that when will it finally hit the markets, whether it will be available for other motorcycles as well, apart from the R1M.
What is Damon System?
It uses 360-degree sensors and cameras which work in unison to detect the hazards found on the road while riding. Once the hazard is detected, it will alert the rider by sending signals through the rear view mirrors and “haptic” pads which will be placed in the seat and on the handlebar. Moreover, this system can also sense the changing road conditions, courtesy temperature and moisture sensors.
They are going a step beyond and mention that they will place “force input sensors” on the handlebars and in the seat. This system might intervene in case of any hazardous situation and if the rider isn’t taking any action.
It’s high time that these kind of systems and rider aids make it to the production motorcycles because if we take a closer look, motorcycles are a lot behind than the cars when it comes to safety systems and aids. With companies like Damon coming up with such intelligent systems and big giants like Yamaha backing them up, we are certainly headed in the right direction! We have also seen other manufacturers like BMW, Ducati and KTM coming up with similar concepts.
To up the safety game, helmet manufacturers have also stepped in. Many of us have already heard about the infusion of “Heads-up” display in motorcycle helmets. The coming few years are going to be very very interesting for us motorcyclists… and safer as well!
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