Ultrabar Assistance System

Project Ultrabar was initiated to develop tools that enables direct communication between cyclists and car drivers to catch the driver’s attention in potentially dangerous situations. The Ultrabar System is integrated into the handlebar and fitted with ultrasonic transmitters that are capable of tricking a modern car’s parking-sensor-system into triggering auditive warnings to the driver. Additionally it uses led arrays to achieve the functions of headlights and flash known from automobiles and is activated by pressure sensitive grips on the handlebar, either on purpose or when breaking forcefully.