When riding a bicycle, the only way we warn others seems to be to ring the bell. For emergencies behind us, we can only change lanes quickly or wave our hands in a panic. But this is not enough to avoid dangerous situations on the road for cyclists.
So Ford figured out a way for cyclists to have a conspicuous "taillight".
Ford collaborated with industrial design company Designworks to develop a new electronic jacket. This jacket has an LED mesh panel on the back, which can display a variety of patterns brightly, the direct purpose is to reduce accidents.
When you are riding a bicycle, the Emoji panel on your back is already connected to the wireless remote control on the handlebar. So you do n't even need to remove your hand, you can easily press the command while cycling, and the corresponding pattern will be displayed on the back of the clothes.
Optional arrow signs tell the rear that they are about to turn left or right; there is a warning sign that allows the rear to pay attention to your next move and possible dangers ahead; there are three emojis, including smile, suffering Face and neutral expression.
Now emojis are an essential part of communication in our daily lives.
Whether it is used to convey facial expressions, humor or ridicule, it has become our fastest, direct and human expression.
Emoji and language expert Dr Neil Cohn said the rise of emojis as a modern language made it ideal for use in such a way.
"Emojis have become a fundamental part of how we use language. Whether used to convey facial expressions, humour, or sarcasm, they have become integral to our ability to express ourselves and quickly.
"This jacket created in partnership with Ford Share the Road allows riders to express their feelings and creates an important emotional link between them and other road users," he said according to Salisbury Journal.
As cities become more crowded and roads become more and more polluted, people are slowly turning to more environmentally friendly and safer ways of travel, and bicycles are an integral part of it.
As a means of transportation, bicycles are also increasingly popular in cities. Bike sharing is now a service used by millions in Europe. Last year, Oslo, Norway, banned cars on its streets directly to "return the streets to people."
This time Ford also plans to encourage more people to use cycling as a means of protecting the environment on short trips.
