ra1d ago

Škoda DuoBell: A bicycle bell that penetrates noise-cancelling headphones

https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/skoda-world/skoda-duobell-a-bicycle-bell-that-outsmarts-even-smart-headphones/

Škoda DuoBell: A bicycle bell that outsmarts even smart headphones - Škoda Storyboard

Pedestrians wearing headphones are exposed to an increased risk of accidents. In an effort to reduce collisions with cyclists, Škoda Auto, in collaboration with scientists, introduces an innovative bicycle bell whose sound can penetrate even active noise cancellation systems. In doing so, it helps prevent injuries to both pedestrians and cyclists.

Škoda Storyboard
Show threadOras

Over engineering in real life, solving lack of common sense by introducing a solution where the cyclist is paying.

I think the solution is nice for sure, but solving the wrong problem.

Apr 8 at 9:33amWeb
Show threadxvedejas1d ago
Over-engineering? It's a fully mechanical bike bell that's made slightly differently. It's a very established and straightforward technology.
Show threadrmoriz1d ago
The presentation looks like marketing overkill, their solution looks pretty simple. It‘s just two trills „Trillerwerk“ bells combined. It was the standard in Germany until the late 1990s https://youtu.be/-mW7dWHDivo
Aufbau und Funktionsweise einer Fahrradglocke

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Show threaderu1d ago
That guy should lead with the sound check. :)
Show threadRaed6671d ago
when the alternative is "everyone doing the right thing" this solution starts to look like the pragmatic approach
Show threadjofzar1d ago

I completely disagree, this is just another level of safety.

If everything went perfectly everytime we wouldn't need any safety equipment, but things aren't always perfect.

Show threadlxgr23h ago
What's your easy technical solution to improve common sense, then? Or is it the all time classic of "just improving society"? I'm all ears for your ideas.