An embodiment of the invention provides a method and system including a sensor on a vehicle and a processor connected to the sensor. The processor determines a probability of falling based on input from the sensor, whether the probability of falling exceeds a threshold, and a state of an operator of the vehicle. An actuator connected to the processor receives a signal from the processor when the probability of falling exceeds the threshold and when the state of the operator includes an impaired state. Stabilizer wheels are connected to the actuator, where the signal includes a command to deploy the stabilizer wheels.

A method includes measuring, continually or iteratively, positions of an exercise apparatus along a circuit, wherein the exercise apparatus is configured for cyclic movement along the circuit. A plurality of muscles of a user coupled to the exercise apparatus can be stimulated based on the position of the exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus can be a cycling device or a rowing machine.

A vehicle including a system for transferring energy between on-board vehicle components and/or between on-board and external components. The vehicle is configured to heat various components through induction to provide comfort to the rider and/or to transfer energy for charging one or more vehicle components.

A control device for an electric bicycle includes a motor, a battery, a micro controller, an acceleration detector and a transmitter electrically connected to each other. A physical-condition monitor detects the rider's heart rate signal. A computer calculates an electric power consumption value from the micro controller, an acceleration value from the acceleration detector, and the heart rate signal to create a motor output adjustment signal which is created according to the practical conditions of the rider. The motor output adjustment signal is sent to the micro controller to adjust the output of the battery to the motor and the assistance force to the bicycle.

A method for actuating a bicycle electronic gearshift comprising the steps of: receiving a signal indicative of the heart rate of a cyclist using the bicycle; receiving a signal indicative of the power delivered by the cyclist; calculating a performance index as a function of the value of the signal indicative of the power and of the value of the signal indicative of the heart rate; obtaining a reference value for the performance index; comparing the calculated performance index with the reference value of the performance index; and, emitting a control signal as a function of the outcome of comparing step. A bicycle electronic system for practicing the disclosed method comprises an electronic gearshift, a heart rate monitor, a power sensor, and a controller configured to carry out each step of the method.

Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.

Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.

A monitoring system can include an electronic device operably coupled with a vehicle. One or more sensors operably can be operably coupled with the electronic device. A user interface can be operably coupled with the electronic device. A controller can be operably coupled with the electronic device. The controller can be configured to receive data from the one or more sensors and provide an instruction to the electronic device based on the data from the one or more sensors, wherein the instruction is related to mitigating an upcoming information of interest along a route.

A monitoring system can include an electronic device operably coupled with a vehicle. One or more sensors operably can be operably coupled with the electronic device. A user interface can be operably coupled with the electronic device. A controller can be operably coupled with the electronic device. The controller can be configured to receive data from the one or more sensors and provide an instruction to the electronic device based on the data from the one or more sensors, wherein the instruction is related to mitigating an upcoming information of interest along a route.

Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.