inflatable collar that can replace helmet

inflatable collar that can replace helmet 
LONDON: Now, an inflatable collar which can protect bikers and cyclists who have been crying out for alternative to the helmet. 



Before inflation, the collar's kind of stylin'.

Designers in Sweden have made the `Hvvding` helmet which is an airbag `collar` that springs into action within 0.1 seconds, covering the skull and neck of a rider in the event of an impact, the Daily Mail reported. Roughly translated into English as the "Chieftain" — the Hvvding was      designed over some six years by two industrial design students. 

After inflation: Well, looking a bit like an alien is a small price to pay to keep your head intact.

A small helium gas cylinder inflates the collar and it remains inflated for several seconds after impact. Designer Anna Haupt said the airbag will first cost around 260 pounds. She said the colour of the collar can even be changed to match whatever outfit the cyclist is wearing.

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