Forcite Alpine – Smart Helmet for Snow Sports
Forcite Helmet Systems Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia www.forcite.com.au
About Forcite Alpine
Forcite Alpine is the world's first smart helmet for snow sports. It fully integrates a 4K camera system, Bluetooth/wireless communication via mesh-networking, and automatic active emergency GPS. The helmet can send information to local authorities on where the user is located during and after accidents or emergencies, and provides useful local information to users through its onboard artificial intelligence system (Viki). All functions are available without needing to pair with a smart phone.The idea behind Forcite Alpine is that users should be able to enhance their outdoor adventure sport experience without having to attach bulky action cameras and other potentially dangerous and cumbersome devices onto a helmet. We at Forcite believe that everyone should be able to easily share their experiences without compromising their safety or the safety of others.
Statement of the Jury
Technology will continue to influence our products and our world. We cannot live without technology, yet sometimes we are caught in difficult situations, where technology is not easily accessible. This idea is a smart way of increasing safety consciousness by designing a product so attractive that young people will really want it. The Forcite Alpine helmet exemplifies intelligence with resonance – it’s smart, but only when the intelligence fits the purpose, and is the perfect vehicle for the amount of technology needed. The design team’s excellence is seen in the level of detail, not only in thinking what technology goes into the helmet, but also how to remove the technology in case of malfunction without discarding the whole product. This is an excellent solution that the jury hopes to see on the market soon.Designer
George Constantinos
Since 2014 Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) EngineerExpand vita
2008 - 2013 Studies at the University of New South Wales, Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronic Major;
Bachelor of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence Major, Sydney, Australia
2012 - 2013 Research Staff at ACSER (Australia Center for Space Engineering Research), Sydney, Australia
2013 Graduate Engineer at Thales Alenia Space, Avionics/Guidance, Navigation & Control Department, Cannes, France
2013 - 2014 Graduate Engineer
Since 2014 Head of Engineering at Forcite helmet systems, Hardware and software management (system integration and micro computing) Sydney, Australia
Since 2014 Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer
Alfred Boyadgis
Since 2013 Co-founder / Product development manager & CEO, Forcite Helmet systems, AustraliaExpand vita
2008-2013 Bachelor of industrial design with a minor in mechanical engineering (Hons First class) at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
2010 Student Exchange Product design with Panasonic, Gifu academy, Gifu and Shinjuku, Japan
2011 - 2012 Intern industrial designer, northandsouth, working in packaging and marketing, Sydney, Australia
2012 - 2013 Structural Engineer, Signcraft Group, working on pylon signage assemblies, Sydney, Australia
2013 Contractor wearable technology work, Ergonomics specialist, Aircraft and emergency based helmet systems researcher, Sydney, Australia
Since 2013 Co-founder / Product development manager & CEO, Forcite Helmet systems, Australia
Aaron Stathi
Since 2015 Project consultation, Nineslice GamesExpand vita
2009 Design Fundamentals, Nepean Arts Design Centre, Sydney
Since 2014 Advanced Diploma in Game Design and Computer Science, Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Sydney
Since 2014 First seed investor at Forcite, joining as an active investor and Director of Customer services
2015 Assistant Tutor Game Design, Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Sydney
2015 Quality Assurance, Nnooo Games
Since 2015 Project consultation, Nineslice Games
James Chen
Since 2013 Industrial Design Engineer at Forcite Helmet Systems Pty. Ltd. World's first smart helmet, Sydney, AustraliaExpand vita
2007 - 2008 Computer Science and robotics, San Francisco
2008 - 2009 Studied Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Linguistics
2009 - 2013 Studied at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia; Bachelor of Industrial Design (Hons)
2011 - 2013 Industrial Design Assistant at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
2012 - 2013 Head of Design at the University of New South Wale's, Sunswift solar racing team
Since 2013 Industrial Design Engineer at Forcite Helmet Systems Pty. Ltd. World's first smart helmet, Sydney, Australia
Julian Chow
Since 2014 Co-founder / Head of Design & UI/UX, Forcite Helmet Systems, Sydney, AustraliaExpand vita
2008 - 2013 Bachelor of industrial design with a minor in mechanical engineering at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
2012 Near field communication electronics Designer (Contractor) at Tapit Media, Sydney, Australia
2013 Mechanical Designer at Park Industrial, Sydney Australia
2013 - 2014 R&D product designer at I.D.SMRT, Hong Kong, SAR
2011 - 2013 Freelance designer / Illustrator
Since 2014 Co-founder / Head of Design & UI/UX, Forcite Helmet Systems, Sydney, Australia
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