MIT researchers re-invent the wheel
The makers of the Copenhagen Wheel claim that the its new features mark the advent of “Biking 2.0,” a new era based on smarter bikes and easier rides. It includes sensors for detecting distance, speed and direction, all of which are beamed via Bluetooth to the rider’s iPhone. The wheel also includes a built-in lock that sends the rider a text if tampered with.
But the most notable feature of the Copenhagen Wheel is its KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), a mechanism by which energy from braking is stored up for later use, giving the rider a boost when going up a hill or speeding through traffic.
