Bike Riders!!! Here is Good News for you … NO more Helmet and
Protective Pads.
BMW’s introducing the “ Motorrad Vision Next 100 “ motorcycle
balances on its own.
The motorcycle of the future
is so smart that it could eliminate the need for protective gear, according to
automaker BMW.
To mark its 100th birthday, BMW has unveiled
a number of concept vehicles that imagine the future of transportation.
Possibly its most daring revelation, the so-called Motorrad Vision Next 100
concept motorcycle is so advanced that BMW claims riders wouldn't need a
helmet.
The
Motorrad Vision Next 100 would have a self-balancing system that keeps the bike
upright both in motion and when still. BMW touted the motorbike's futuristic
features, saying it would allow for riders of all skill levels to "enjoy
the sensation of absolute freedom." According to the automaker, the
Motorrad wouldn't require protective gear such as helmets and padded suits.
Another traditional feature
was also missing from the concept: a control panel. Instead, helmetless riders
would wear a visor that acts as a smart display.
"Information is
exchanged between rider and bike largely via the smart visor," BMW said in
a statement. "This spans the rider's entire field of view and provides not
only wind protection but also relevant information, which it projects straight
into the line of sight as and when it is needed."
Such information would not
be needed all the time because drivers will be able to hand over active control
of the vehicle at points; the Motorrad and other Vision Next 100 vehicles would
be equipped with self-driving technology, according to BMW.
The futuristic motorcycle
and other concepts released during the centennial event were noted as
"zero emissions" vehicles
because BMW said it believes the future of transportation is electric.
Other concepts in the Next
100 Years series included a massive Rolls-Royce (measuring nearly 20 feet long)
that is referred to as "her" because of the vehicles' AI called
Eleanor. Eleanor is fully autonomous, with a couch instead of seats and no
steering wheel. BMW also unveiled a Mini concept that is partially transparent
and designed completely around car-sharing. No need to own this future Mini,
because BMW said the vehicle can be called to a location with an app, arriving
autonomously, and ready for use.
Ref : http://www.livescience.com/56500-bmw-self-balancing-futuristic-motorcycle.html
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