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About
The BX-1 Bike is built for urban areas, offering an eco-friendly solution for short trips and daily commutes. With smartphone integration as a display, pedal-assist technology, and simulated gears, the bike ensures a smooth and intuitive riding experience.
Additionally, the bike serves as a promotional platform with wrap-based advertising for brands, generating extra revenue for rental operators.
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design purpose
The BX-1 Bike addresses key challenges of urban transportation by offering a solution that is sustainable, accessible, and efficient. It aims to:
Reduce traffic congestion and environmental impact through eco-friendly cycling.
Provide a seamless rental experience with smart integration via smartphone dashboards.
Make commuting less tiring with pedal-assist technology, encouraging more people to opt for cycling.
Offer a cost-effective platform for businesses to advertise through branded bike wraps, creating additional revenue streams for operators.
design goals
- User-Friendly and Seamless Experience
- Ergonomic and Practical Design
- Smart Control Panel on Handlebar
- Advertising Space
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Advertising Wraps
-Bikes can be wrapped with branded content to serve as mobile advertisements, creating extra revenue streams. And reducing ride charge to customer.
Smartphone Dashboard Integration
- The smartphone, connected via Bluetooth, displays ride stats like speed, distance, and maps.
- The app also allows easy control of rental settings.
- This also weather proofs the phone.
Handlebar Controls
- Power Switch: Quickly turn the bike on or off.
- Gear Shifter: Adjust pedaling resistance with smooth, simulated gears.
- Signal and Honk: Built-in safety features allow for easy control while riding
Pedal Assist
- The motor-assisted gear system enhances the pedalling experience by simulating gear ratios providing seamless support, enabling riders to maintain a consistent speed with minimal effort, making it perfect for urban commutes.
Charging Dock
- The bikes are parked on an elevated stage with charging docks. - Each dock has a charging cable that connects to the bike, ensuring the bike stays powered and locked while not in use.
- The system ensures that only after scanning the QR code can the user unplug the cable from the dock, unlocking the bike for use.
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UI For bx-1
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In-Ride Mode
Widgets
2022
Product design
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