Like most Israelis, Rahamim Levi regularly hears about the thousands of people killed in traffic accidents in the country every year. But instead of just listening to news reports, Levi has decided to do something to combat the scourge: He has invented a safety device for motorcycle and motor scooter riders intended to make it easier for the cars behind them to see their turning signals and braking lights.Levi's startup, called My Backup, was one of 60 companies chosen to exhibit their ideas at Facing Tomorrow, a conference of world leaders spearheaded by President Shimon Peres that took place in Jerusalem in May.
The safety system, which is expected to cost in the region of $100, consists of a strip of three lights - a red brake light book-ended by yellow turning signals - and devices allowing riders to attach the lights to the back of their helmets or strap them onto the back of their jackets. The system uses wireless technology to synchronize the safety light with the brake and signal lights that come with the vehicle.
"This helps the rider be seen from a distance much better than before," Levi tells ISRAEL21c. Due to the way the vehicles' lights are currently set up, even when motorcycle or motor scooter riders put on their blinkers, "you barely see them," says the 55-year-old former wholesaler from Ramat Gan. "They drive fast, cut in from the right, from the left." Read the rest here.
Now this is a cool idea. I ain't gonna do it. But still you got to admit it is cool. However I might suggest another option for those whose only reason for not seeing you is because they ain't looking. Strap a damn mirror to your back so that they thinkin their fixing to head on somebody!Add to Technorati Favorites
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