Hammerhead LED bike navigator up for pre-order
The Hammerhead LED-based navigator for bicyclists, which was funded through a crowdfunding campaign late last year, is available for pre-order from the company's website. With the device comes the ability to navigate by bike without the hassle (and safety issue) of pulling out a smartphone or GPS unit.
During its campaign, the Hammerhead unit could be had for a $70 USD pledge, but now that the campaign is long over and the device is up for pre-order, the unit will run bicyclists $85 USD. For that rate, cyclists get a T-shaped unit that fixes to a bike's handlebars and uses LEDs to direct the user.
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The device works with an accompanying Android or iOS handset and applicable navigation app, syncing to the mobile for navigation information. Routes shared by friends can be selected, or a path can be discovered by searching via the app.
The LEDs direct the cyclists on where to turn by illuminating the lights on the relevant side of the T-shaped device. As the turn nears, the lights will begin to flash faster, with flashing intensity indicating the angle of the turn.
The device is slated for shipping in September, a second-generation version is tipped as in the works.
SOURCE: Business Insider