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Honda plans ‘Blind Spot Detection’ for two-wheelers

Written by Tejen Dhankhar

With more and more use of technology, two-wheelers are only getting safer to ride. Now, Honda has filed a patent for ‘Blind Spot Detection’ for two-wheelers.

The patents for the technology have gone viral over the internet and shows a VFR1200 motorcycle being used for as the initial subject for testing.

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The technology works in quite an unique way. There are various sensors that have been deployed all around the motorcycle which keeps an eye around a particular ‘Comfort Zone’ around the motorcycle. Whenever a vehicle enters this zone, rider gets immediate visual signs onboard while some physical vibrations will be felt through handle grips, tank pad and foot pegs – depending upon the proximity.

If the technology checks the right boxes, soon many a two-wheelers will be using this feature increasing the safety of rider as well as other commuters.