From computers to electric bicycles, sometimes there is only one wheel rotation. For example, computer manufacturer Acer has just introduced the Acer ebii, an electrically assisted bicycle covered in sensors and animated by AI.
Acer is known as a hardware manufacturer, but much less as an e-bike designer. The brand has just unveiled its Acer ebii, a lightweight e-bike that’s pretty unique in terms of features. With its 16 kilos, the bicycle bike remains light considering the technologies it contains. Below that is not only to note the GPS position of the bike and the number of kilometers traveled, but also anti-collision systems, which we are more used to from cars equipped with options. It’s fairly new, but most importantly, Acer is introducing an IAIA that would help handlebar hold and pedaling optimization, respectively. Through machine learning, this AI could learn more about the cyclist’s pedaling style to improve support and predictively adjust the gearing automatically and precisely. The bike also has other little extras that work hand-in-hand with an app on a smartphone. This allows the ebii to be unlocked automatically when you are nearby with your phone in your pocket.
Very high end
Always with safety in mind, the integrated GPS allows you to locate and find it easily. Light, but maybe not quite, which might be an issue for some fairly standard but rather high-end components. Because in this point the manufacturer has not skimped on quality. There’s a belt drive instead of a chain, 160mm hydraulic disc brakes, and wide-angle LED lighting. No risk of punctures for the tires because they are “full”, i.e. without air. The battery has an output of 460 Wh. With its USB-CUSB-C sockets, it can be used as a backup battery, for example to power mobile devices and a laptop. According to Acer, the 250 W motor placed in the rear wheel hub could run 110 kilometers with the support. During all those kilometers you have to pedal as there is no hand throttle like on certain models.
The maximum speed is limited to 25 km/h according to European regulations. Small originality to argue about: to make the bike lighter and maybe reduce its cost, the fork has only one stand. It remains to be seen how this fork will perform under heavy braking or after several years of use. At the moment it is just a presentation and some details are still missing. It is not known if the bike will have an integrated screen, for example, or if the smartphone will be the main interface for the user. Also, we don’t know the release date, nor the price, which should be quite high considering the level of features and innovations on board.