SkyLock Is A New Solar Powered Lock To Keep Your Bicycle Safe Against Theft
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Oct 12, 2024
Oct 12, 2024
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If you are a regular bicycle rider, you will be familiar to the fact that your bicycle never remains safe in the basement or any parking lot ever. Velo Labs founders - Jack Al-kahwati and Gerardo Barroeta have brought a new smart solar-powered bike lock called 'SkyLock' that is loaded with awesome features to make your bicycle commute more safe and secure. The developers claim that SkyLock is the most robust mechanical lock available in the 21st century. It might look like a age-old u-lock but it is designed on the simple idea of a connected device that is based on a proprietary dual locking design.
The SkyLock is equipped with a theft alert system that can send a message to the user's phone (connected via Bluetooth or WiFi) when a third person touches the lock for an extended period. Users have to pair the SkyLock device with their smartphones. The device is also capable of determining when a rider has been in an accident, thanks to its embedded accelerometer. Moreover, if it is a severe impact accident, Skylock will also send a push notification to see if the rider is ok. If they fail to acknowledge the notification within a set number of seconds, Skylock will automatically determine that the rider is seriously hurt and alert emergency responders so they can come to help the rider ASAP.
If you thought that's all, the Skylock concept has more to it with a dedicated app that can arrange to lend out the bike to anyone in the user's trusted network or the Skylock community while keeping track of it via the app. This facility can usher in a new era for the biker's community across various cities across the world. Bicycle owners can lend their bikes based on prices relative to demand and location.
Coming to the device's core, the Velo Labs feel proud to share that SkyLock is the first device to combine the power of solar panels and rechargeable battery system to virtually eliminate manual charging. The device's battery gets full charged in just one hour of sunlight and can last up to a month for average users. The solar panel is protected by a very strong UV-cured polycarbonate cover. The panel itself cannot be smashed per se. However, as long as the battery has some charge the lock will still work. You can still recharge it manually through USB.
Skylock is compatible with Android devices running Jelly Bean (4.3) or KitKat (4.4) versions and iPhone or iPad running iOS 7.0 or later. The company is taking preorders for the device at $159 and it will retail at $249. Check out a video explaining all the features hands-on -
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The SkyLock is equipped with a theft alert system that can send a message to the user's phone (connected via Bluetooth or WiFi) when a third person touches the lock for an extended period. Users have to pair the SkyLock device with their smartphones. The device is also capable of determining when a rider has been in an accident, thanks to its embedded accelerometer. Moreover, if it is a severe impact accident, Skylock will also send a push notification to see if the rider is ok. If they fail to acknowledge the notification within a set number of seconds, Skylock will automatically determine that the rider is seriously hurt and alert emergency responders so they can come to help the rider ASAP.
If you thought that's all, the Skylock concept has more to it with a dedicated app that can arrange to lend out the bike to anyone in the user's trusted network or the Skylock community while keeping track of it via the app. This facility can usher in a new era for the biker's community across various cities across the world. Bicycle owners can lend their bikes based on prices relative to demand and location.
Coming to the device's core, the Velo Labs feel proud to share that SkyLock is the first device to combine the power of solar panels and rechargeable battery system to virtually eliminate manual charging. The device's battery gets full charged in just one hour of sunlight and can last up to a month for average users. The solar panel is protected by a very strong UV-cured polycarbonate cover. The panel itself cannot be smashed per se. However, as long as the battery has some charge the lock will still work. You can still recharge it manually through USB.
Skylock is compatible with Android devices running Jelly Bean (4.3) or KitKat (4.4) versions and iPhone or iPad running iOS 7.0 or later. The company is taking preorders for the device at $159 and it will retail at $249. Check out a video explaining all the features hands-on -
