Thermoelectric cycle helmets heat up or cool down on demand
January 5, 2011
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Clothing that can regulate temperature to protect its wearer from extreme conditions has long been used by astronauts and deep sea divers, but thanks to a new product called Climaware, cyclists could soon have access to climate-controlled vests, shoes and even helmets.
Climaware clothing places small metal discs close to the skin and then passes a small electrical charge through them to alter their temperature to between 17 degrees and 35 degrees Celsius for up to three hours on a single battery charge.
Cycling climate control
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Climaware is designed to be integrated with existing helmets or be sold as a heating/cooling cap or headband.
The device weighs around 80 grams and uses a rechargeable battery.
A spokesperson for the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) said: “For cyclists who choose to wear a helmet, climate-controlled designs could make the experience far more civilised.”
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