Since Gopro bought the Australian Intelligent Motorcycle Helmet Company Forcite last year, the two -wheel world has been waiting to see what the giant of the action camera can do if it applied its technology to driver’s safety equipment.
Now, Gopro has announced that it will work with the Italian helmet manufacturer AGV in its debut line in the tapas enabled for the action camera, which are inclined to present their technology of constructed sensors and lenses that will allow drivers to capture POV images without the need to set up an additional camera and other accessories.
Forcite’s original objective was to provide a built -in board experience for motorcyclists, using a basic Sony sensor, but it is understood that Gopro’s influence will probably see the introduction of more advanced sensors, lenses and processor technology that could allow a film and high -definition footage to be captured and edited using the software of the US company of the company.
Currently, riders who wish to capture POV images have to trust the handlebar or chest supports, as well as accessories that are cut in the chin of a hull or motorcycle assembly on the top. But questions have been raised about the potential impact on the safety of the helmet in the unfortunate even an accident.
Designing a built -in solution would allow both Gopro and AGV to begin from scratch and create a specific motorcycle aerodynamic system that does not compromise safety, but can also offer a fantastic quality footage, together with the functionality of the accident detection board.
AGV is a solid partner for GoPro, as it has been, manufacturing helmets for races, the road and beyond 1947. In fact, its Giacomo Agostini free is one of the most recognized in the world of motorcycle races and maintained the MotoGP Rossi Legend Law throughout its career.
Currently, its carbon fiber lids high -end GP track can cost in the region of $ 1,924 / £ 1,370 / au $$ 2,200, although it offers much more affordable options in its most friendly k1 s range for the wallet.
There is no indication of what the Gopro link hull could eventually cost, but we would expect it to be expensive given the technology involved.
Analysis: technology moves faster than helmets
Thanks to the advent of social networks, many runners look for more and more ways to document their two -wheelers, or simply to record images that could be very useful if an insurance claim finally arises.
The Gopro and AgV association is undeniably exciting for those who want technology without problems with a high quality helmet, but in any way that cuts it, it will be expensive.
In addition, camera technology moves at that rate that GoPro sensors, lenses and processing chips integrated in the next lid could be second or obsolete after a couple of years.
When passengers invest a large sum of money in a new helmet, they generally expect that security team to last several years, if not decades, as long as it is not fallen or damaged.
It would be a pity that the Gopro solution cannot be updated, since it could end up being a bulky and heavy helmet that is only able to capture second speed images. Or worse, it is eventually not compatible with GoPro at all.
That said, AGV is a good partner for GoPro, since it manufactures some of the best motorcycle helmets, and a built -in camera remains a better solution than the cams mounted on the helmet, which can be dangerous, so I hope to see what the association offers.
