This airbag protects the child even before touching the ground

The safety of children traveling as passengers on bicycles could see a significant leap in the coming months. The German company Helite, specialized in the development of airbag protection systems for various activities, has presented at Eurobike the new Kid’Guard, an innovative system designed specifically to protect children traveling in seats installed on bicycles.

Helite presents at Eurobike the first airbag for children's bicycle seats

The company, known for its airbags for motorcyclists, riders, and cyclists, is now transferring its expertise to a segment where we had not seen any similar solution until now. According to what has been confirmed at the fair, the system is fully developed and the brand itself has confirmed that it will be available for purchase soon through its website.

 

 

 

 

 

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An airbag that protects the entire child seat

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Unlike the body airbags that Helite markets for adults, the Kid’Guard is not placed over the child, but is integrated into the child seat itself.

The system is installed in a case located on the external back of the seat. Inside it houses the airbag, electronic sensors, and the CO₂ cartridge responsible for inflating it in case of an accident.

When the sensors detect a risk situation, such as a lateral fall of the bicycle or a front or rear impact, the system instantly activates the deployment of the airbag. In just a few moments, the airbag completely envelops the child seat, creating a cushioned structure around the child to absorb part of the impact energy.

The solution aims to protect both the head and the torso of the small occupant, creating a deformation zone that reduces the forces transmitted during the fall.

How the system works

The principle of operation is similar to that used by Helite in its airbag vests for motorcyclists and riders.

A sensor constantly monitors the position and movements of the bicycle. When the system detects an imminent fall or a sufficiently severe impact, it activates a CO₂ cartridge that automatically inflates the airbag.

Once used, the system can be reused. The airbag deflates by unscrewing the CO₂ cartridge used during activation, and then it is enough to install a new one to make the device ready to function again.

This solution significantly reduces maintenance costs compared to other single-use safety systems.

Although airbags have been used for years in motorcycles and other sports fields, the application of this technology to a child seat for bicycles represents a novelty within the cycling sector.

The concept is particularly interesting because it directly protects the space occupied by the child regardless of their age, size, or equipment, avoiding the need for the passenger to wear any additional element.

During Eurobike, Helite showcased the system as one of the most eye-catching products in its exhibition, even defining it as “the world's first airbag for children's bicycle seats.”