1. A Sleeker, Safer Helmet.
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Brooke, Eliza, Dickstein, Leslie, Espada, Mariah, Maddux, Barbara, Shah, Simmone, and Zorthian, Julia
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HELMETS , *HONEYCOMB structures - Abstract
Best Inventions 2022 Outdoors This sleek helmet makes an argument that safety and custom-fit comfort can go hand in hand. Each helmet is custom-3D-printed - the $320 price tag includes a "fit kit" and a virtual fit session - with a carbon-fiber composite, a low-profile "antimushroom" silhouette, and an impact-efficient honeycomb structure inspired by aerospace engineering. In April, the Silicon Valley - based brand KAV Sports launched its Portola helmet, boasting that it exceeds U.S. helmet protection standards by 25%. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022