There are therefore two big companies in the segment behind this project, Airoh, which over the years has presented numerous and popular motorcycle helmets, and Autoliv, which has carved out a prominent place in car safety systems. The original idea was developed by Roberta Descrovi and the first contact with Airoh and Autoliv took place in 2020: two years later a helmet concept was prepared with an integrated airbag that is activated electronically in the event of an accident to add a higher level. head protection. Preliminary tests have shown how the combination of the energy-absorbing action of the helmet and the airbag can significantly reduce the linear acceleration of the head and therefore the potential and dangerous injuries. The airbag is inflated by a system that uses technology similar to that of automotive airbags: all components are integrated into the helmet and protected by shields for rapid ejection when the system detects a collision or impact.
Rear view of the prototype helmet
"Roberta's studies and research are absolutely innovative and the subsequent meeting with Autoliv convinced us of the feasibility of an ambitious concept capable of revolutionizing the safety of millions of people on motorcycles", commented Antonio Locatelli, CEO and founder of Airoh. The two companies are among the exhibitors of Eicma 2022, as mentioned, and the concept of the helmet with airbag will be exhibited at their respective stands.