New study highlights need for e-scooter helmet research ⚡️ M0veElectric investigates
The study found that even at lower speeds, the speed of impact between a riders’ heads and the ground in a fall was comparable to a similar incident for a bicycle rider. While reducing speed from 8.3 to 5.5mph led to a reduction in impact speed of 14% and impact force of 12%, falls at all speeds reached the threshold to potentially cause a skull fracture.
Noting that bike and motorbike helmets are extensively researched and regulated, Dr Ghajari said: “Unlike bicycle and motorbike helmets, we don’t yet have a gold standard for e-scooter helmets. Our research highlights the need for developing methods that are specifically designed to test helmets under impacts sustained by e-scooter riders, accounting for the angle of the head and likelihood of head and face injuries.
Imperial did highlight some limitations from the study, noting that its computational model did not account for measures taken by riders to protect themselves during a fall, for example by putting their arms out. Imperial said this highlighted the need for more research and real-world data to be gathered, both on the biomechanics of falls and the impact on the head and brain.
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