Established in 2008, SPIRIT (HK) Sports Co., Ltd. is a specialized helmet manufacturer in China providing comprehensive OEM & ODM services. Our team offers over 18 years of experience serving international brands, backed by a factory with more than 20 years in sports equipment manufacturing.
We develop a wide range of safety helmets—including models for cycling, skiing, motorcycling, and climbing—all engineered to meet major international safety standards such as CE, CPSC, ASTM, and AS/NZS.
As an ISO9001 certified company, we are committed to integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction. We leverage our strong R&D capabilities and professional technical team to deliver the safest protection products to a global market, with primary exports to North America, Europe, Australia, and other regions.
Crash detection in a smart helmet is a valuable safety feature that has become increasingly reliable. The technology uses a built-in multi-axis accelerometer and gyroscope to constantly monitor for the violent, tumbling forces that are characteristic of a crash. When these forces exceed a certain threshold, the helmet's firmware triggers an alert through a connected smartphone app. The app will typically start a countdown, giving the rider a chance to cancel the alarm if they are okay. If it's not canceled, the app automatically sends a text message with the rider's GPS location to their pre-set emergency contacts. While no system is 100% foolproof, the algorithms have been refined to be highly accurate, making a smart helmet with this feature a powerful tool for getting help quickly, especially when riding alone.
A helmet with Bluetooth has a small, integrated module that contains a Bluetooth chip, an amplifier, and a battery. This module allows the smart helmet to wirelessly pair with your smartphone, just like a set of headphones or a wireless speaker. Once paired, audio from your phone is transmitted to small speakers embedded in the helmet's earpads or interior. A microphone, typically placed in the chin bar area to shield it from wind, captures your voice for phone calls or voice commands. Some advanced Bluetooth helmets also support intercom features, allowing riders to communicate with each other over short distances. This technology, when expertly integrated by a manufacturer like SPIRIT, turns your helmet into a hands-free communication and entertainment hub.
Creating the next generation of helmets requires a partner who is fluent in the languages of both safety and technology. SPIRIT is that partner. We are an expert OEM/ODM manufacturer specializing in the complex challenge of creating the modern smart helmet. Our integrated R&D teams, in-house testing labs, and nearly two decades of manufacturing experience provide a seamless solution for brands looking to innovate. We handle the entire process, from the complex engineering of integrating Bluetooth, sensors, and lighting, to the rigorous process of achieving global safety and electronics certifications. Partner with SPIRIT to build a smart helmet that will define the future of connected safety and set your brand apart as a leader in the market.
When choosing a manufacturer for a connected or smart helmet project, you need a partner with proven expertise that extends far beyond traditional manufacturing. Look for a company like SPIRIT that has a dedicated R&D team with both electronics and mechanical engineers. They must demonstrate a deep understanding of electronics integration, including battery safety, Bluetooth antenna placement, and firmware development. Ask about their quality control process for electronics and their experience with app integration and providing Software Development Kits (SDKs). Most importantly, the manufacturer must have a non-negotiable commitment to ensuring the helmet passes all required impact safety certifications with the electronics installed. This combination of tech savvy and safety expertise is the hallmark of a top-tier smart helmet manufacturer.
A smart helmet integrates electronic technology to enhance safety and convenience. Core features typically include a high-visibility LED lighting system (often with turn signals and automatic brake lights), Bluetooth connectivity for audio (music, podcasts, calls) and communication, and onboard sensors like an accelerometer to detect braking or a potential crash. Many also feature connectivity to a dedicated smartphone app.
Bluetooth connectivity pairs the smart helmet with a smartphone. This allows the rider to stream audio directly to built-in speakers, make and receive hands-free phone calls using an integrated microphone, and listen to turn-by-turn GPS navigation. Some advanced models also use Bluetooth for a helmet-to-helmet intercom system or to connect to a handlebar remote for controlling features like turn signals.
An accelerometer is a sensor that detects changes in motion and velocity. In a smart helmet, it serves two primary functions. First, it can sense when a rider is decelerating and automatically trigger a bright brake light to alert traffic behind them. Second, it can be programmed to detect the unique forces of a hard fall or crash. This "crash detection" feature can then trigger a connected smartphone app to send an emergency alert with the rider's location to pre-selected contacts.
It does not, provided the helmet is engineered by an expert manufacturer. A reputable partner like SPIRIT designs the smart helmet from the ground up, ensuring that the placement of batteries, circuit boards, and wiring does not interfere with the structural integrity of the shell or the energy-absorbing EPS foam liner. The helmet must still pass all the same rigorous impact safety standards (like CPSC or CE) as a non-smart helmet.
This is a highly collaborative process. It starts with defining the hardware features of the smart helmet and the desired functions of the mobile app. SPIRIT's engineering team then develops the helmet's hardware and the firmware (the onboard software) that controls it. We provide your software development team with an SDK (Software Development Kit) that allows your app to communicate with the helmet via Bluetooth. This partnership ensures that the hardware and software work together seamlessly to create a polished user experience.
Reliability is ensured through rigorous testing and high-quality components. At SPIRIT, we conduct extensive testing on all electronic components for durability, water resistance (IP rating), and performance in a range of temperatures. Battery life is a function of battery capacity (measured in mAh) and the efficiency of the electronics. We engineer our helmets with high-capacity Lithium-ion batteries and smart power management firmware to provide hours of use, and we utilize modern, convenient charging standards like USB-C.
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