The prototype laboratory of the Science Park of the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) in Elche designed helmets “down to the millimeter to measure” for the various riders in the Motorcycle World Championship through a process of 3D scanning of their head where the vibrations due to high speed and braking, and the safety of the pilots are increased.
The university center explained in a statement that members of the UMH prototyping laboratory traveled to the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste a few weeks ago with the necessary technology to carry out the 3D scanning of the heads of the three pilots through a system of structured white light.
The advantages of applying this 3D scanning technology Diogo Moreira, Moto 3 rider to the personalized design of motorcycle helmets are many. “By adapting the exact geometry of their heads, we were able to reduce the vibrations suffered by the helmets due to high speeds and strong braking”, said the head of the PCUMH Prototyping Laboratory, Álvaro Alhama. And he added: “This improvement in ergonomics not only means gaining comfort, but also helps runners to be safer and to be more precise in their driving.”
Using the obtained data, the person in charge of the PCUMH Prototyping Laboratory can begin a process of polishing and cleaning the result of the scan so that the 3D model is a faithful reproduction of the dimensions and physiognomy of the heads of the runners. The company MT Helmets will eventually use this material to create a special series of helmets made to measure for each pilot who participated in this project.
The laboratory works with the helmet firm MT Riders, which will use this material to create a special series of custom-made helmets for Moto 2 riders Pedro Acosta and Sergio García, and Moto 3 Diogo Moreira who participated in the project this.
The company hopes to launch in 2023 this special and customized edition of its 100% KRE+ sports helmet, made of carbon fiber and with FIM approval, allowing it to compete in any international competition.
3D scanner technology can be applied to an infinite number of sectors, even the most traditional sectors such as archaeology: an example is the collaboration project between the prototyping laboratory and the Dama de Elche Chair of the UMH, where it was possible to extrapolate and digitally manufacture complete pieces of jewelry carried by the Iberian bust.
In addition, it allows scanning large sculptures to study and investigate them or make replicas in different scales, create custom splints and prostheses for different medical fields or study the set of parts of a machine “to improve its operation or adapt it to other uses, is insured in Alhama.
Source: La Verdad
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