With the popularity of electric bicycles around the world, safety performance has become the focus of the industry and consumers. The future safety technology of electric bicycles will
not only be limited to the traditional passive protection, but also integrate more intelligent elements to achieve active monitoring of the riding environment, risk warning and intervention
to ensure the safety of riders. This article will explore several future trends in e-bike safety technology, including intelligent obstacle avoidance, emergency braking systems, biometric and
intelligent locking technology, and intelligent safety lighting systems.
1. Intelligent obstacle avoidance system
Using advanced sensor technology such as radar, lidar, ultrasonic sensors, and high-definition cameras, future e-bikes will be able to monitor their surroundings in real time and identify
pedestrians, vehicles, and other obstacles. Through integrated algorithms, the system can alert the rider or automatically intervene before a potential collision occurs, adjust the driving
path or slow down, thereby avoiding an accident. The implementation of this technology will greatly improve the safety factor of urban cycling.
2. Emergency braking system
Drawing on advanced safety technologies from the automotive sector, e-bikes will be equipped with intelligent emergency braking systems. The system can automatically activate the
electric brake when it detects an emergency (such as a sudden obstacle in front of the rider or a sudden loss of balance), and quickly slow down until it stops, effectively reducing collision
injuries. Combined with the intelligent obstacle avoidance system, the emergency braking system will become an important part of the safety protection of electric bicycles.
3. Biometrics and intelligent locking technology
To prevent vehicle theft, future e-bikes will integrate higher-level biometrics, such as fingerprint recognition, facial recognition or vein recognition, ensuring that only authorized users can
unlock and start. The intelligent locking system is not only limited to physical locking, but also can be connected to the owner's smartphone through GPS positioning and mobile network
to achieve remote monitoring, location tracking and abnormal alarm, which greatly improves the security and anti-theft ability of the vehicle.
4. Intelligent safety lighting system
With the development of night vision and environmental awareness technology, the lighting system of electric bicycles will be more intelligent. It can not only automatically adjust the
brightness according to the ambient light, but also dynamically adjust the irradiation Angle and range according to the riding direction and speed to ensure the best road lighting. In
addition, a strip of LED lights integrated around the body can change color or flash patterns according to surrounding traffic conditions, improving visibility for riders and acting as a
warning to other road users to prevent collisions.
Conclusion
The future safety technology of electric bicycles will be the result of multi-technology integration and greatly improved intelligence level. Through the integrated application of intelligent
obstacle avoidance, emergency braking, biometrics and intelligent locking, as well as intelligent lighting systems, the safety performance of electric bicycles will reach an unprecedented
height, providing all-round protection for riders. The development and application of these technologies will greatly promote the popularity of electric bicycles as a safe, environmentally
friendly and efficient way to travel around the world, contributing to the construction of smart cities and the realization of the vision of green travel.