Spoke Transforms Safety of Cyclists with C-V2X from Qualcomm

Spoke, a mobility platform for safety, connectivity and great experiences for bikers, has announced its plans to bring connected technology to vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists and scooter riders, using Vehicle- cellular solutions. to-Everything (C-V2X) from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

First of its kind, Spoke's hardware and software suite, featuring C-V2X solutions, is designed to be the industry's first reliable and robust connected system to deliver direct and safe communication for contextual awareness and warning signs between drivers and riders, improving safety for vulnerable road users.

Reinventing the form factor, previously designed for the automotive industry, Spoke's new hardware solution is designed to enable vehicles to identify vulnerable road users, using the same C-V2X technology used in vehicles.

The Spoke solution aims to provide direct communication between road users, vehicles and road infrastructure without the need for a cellular network, providing the level of reliable, real-time information essential for safety applications. This functionality provides an essential enhancement to other advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sensors, such as cameras, radar, light sensing and radar (LIDAR).

"This is revolutionary connectivity for both security and the mobility experience as a whole," said Jarrett Wendt , CEO of Spoke . " For the first time, Spoke will provide dedicated hardware and software, which we define as vulnerable road user-to-everything (VRU2X), to bring V2X communication to the most vulnerable road users. VRU2X enables precise location identification through communication. direct digital that anonymously connects all users to each other and to the infrastructure. "

C-V2X is uniquely designed to deliver highly reliable, low latency direct communications between vulnerable road users, vehicles and road infrastructure, in the 5.9 GHz ITS spectrum without having to rely on cellular networks. C-V2X is capable of delivering highly reliable, low latency transmissions to support use cases for advanced security and enhancing vehicle automation. C-V2X is also globally compatible with 5G networks and cloud-based APIs, enabling numerous AI / machine learning capabilities to enhance security features.

The direct communication of the C-V2X system is an essential technology for safety and mobility applications, which helps reduce the number of accidents and traffic jams due to accidents for a smoother flow of traffic.

Spoke is partnering with several stakeholders, including Qualcomm Technologies and vehicle, bicycle, scooter and motorcycle OEMs, to maximize impact on safety, application and user numbers. The Spoke range, which will also include communication systems via modem, will be launched together with the OEM partners of bicycles, motorcycles and scooters in 2022.

"Spoke was born out of a desire to reduce rider vulnerability, prevent accidents and save lives by using an innovative adaptation of currently available technology. There is a tremendous opportunity to offer a safer, richer and more dynamic travel experience," he added. Wendt. “We are confident that through our work with various stakeholders, including Qualcomm Technologies, we will be able to achieve our goal of placing the most vulnerable road users in the equation of the intelligent transportation ecosystem. Qualcomm Technologies' industry-leading C-V2X technologies enhance the safety and mobility features of the Spoke range, helping everyone get home safely. "