At the Eurobike trade fair held in the German western city of Frankfurt, hopes are high that smart and AI-enabled bicycles might rekindle the momentum in the industry that has been dealing with years of flagging sales.
Artificial intelligence, long-used in cars and smartphones, is now entering the cycling world in areas ranging from electric motors to safety and services.
At the stand of Avinox, a manufacturer of motors for electric bicycles, the DNA of the parent company and Chinese drone specialist DJI has been transposed to cycling.
The motor on display features sensors that continuously monitor the cyclist's movements and terrain conditions, allowing AI to automatically adjust the motor's assistance to the pedal drive.
This makes the ride "easier and safer without having to think about it," Avinox developer Ferdinand Wolf said.
