Jaguar’s latest technology is a cyclist’s best friend

Content

Sometimes riding a bicycle in heavy city traffic can prove to be fatal. Sometimes it is the cyclist’s fault for ignoring the cars turn signals and sometimes a car driver accidentally bumps into the pedal-powered two-wheeler. But we may now have a solution, thanks to Jaguar.

Jaguar has showcased a technology called Bike Sense. This new technology has been developed to protect cyclists from four-wheelers. Still in the concept stage, Bike Sense uses a series of in-car alerts to warn the driver of an approaching cyclist or motorcyclist. Sensors on the outside of the car detect the biker's movement and when they get close, a bicycle bell or motorcycle horn blasts from the speaker closest to their location. Isn't this so cool? But there is more. When someone is coming up from behind, an air cushion inside the seat taps the driver on the shoulder on the appropriate side. There's also a collection of LED lights on the window sills that change from yellow to red when the bike approaches and their movement shows the path that person is going to take.

“Bike Sense takes us beyond the current technologies of hazard indicators and icons in wing mirrors, to optimising the location of light, sound and touch to enhance this intuition," said Wolfgang Epple, director, research and technology, Jaguar Land Rover.

Honestly, this has been one of the most coolest and useful inventions by a car manufacturer for two-wheeler users. While it is still in concept stage and will take years to make its way to production, it feels safe to know that there are still some manufacturers who want to protect cyclists.

PS: This news comes at a time, when I am buying myself a bicycle.