Orbic is also treating its electric bike as an outdoor streaming machine. To that end, the company has armed its two-wheeler ride with a 64-megapixel camera at the front that will assist with live-streaming one’s journey. There’s another 2-megapixel camera atop the heads-up display that also serves as an infotainment unit.
As mentioned above, Orbic is pushing the e-bike as more of a connected device than just an electric ride. Orbic’s official website also highlights support for 5G provided by Verizon and support for the Android operating system. The display showcases details like navigation information, route tracking, battery details, and other information.
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Thanks to 5G support, the Orbic bike also acts as a standalone internet hotspot on outdoor journeys. Another cool perk is bike-to-bike connectivity, which creates a shared experience for riders in the group and enhances safety with features like real-time tracking. Regarding safety, there’s also a neat helmet detection system that only starts the bike when the rider puts on the helmet.
On the performance side of things, the e-bike peaks at 45 kilometers per hour, but the company warns that local speed restrictions might lead to some changes in the top speed figures. Currently, the company hasn’t revealed how much its 5G-ready e-bike will cost and when it will go on sale.
