Ather Energy to introduce 'Halo' smart helmet on April 6
What's the story
Ather Energy, an electric two-wheeler start-up, has teased its upcoming smart helmet, dubbed "Halo," in a mysterious video clip.
The sleek silver helmet showcases the Halo branding on the back.
Ather Energy CEO and co-founder Tarun Mehta described the helmet as a "top-secret accessory" and announced its unveiling at the Community Day event on April 6 in Bengaluru.
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Take a look at the teaser
New product teaser!
— Tarun Mehta (@tarunsmehta) March 11, 2024
Say Halo👋 to this top secret accessory on April 6 at #AtherCommunityDay2024!
P.S. If you are joining us on the ground at Community Day, you may stand a chance to win one.#AtherCommunity #NewLaunch #Teaser pic.twitter.com/wvI7aeA6PZ
Specs
What about its features?
The Halo smart helmet is anticipated to boast various smart features, such as a built-in head-up display as well as Bluetooth connectivity.
Although it's unclear whether the helmet will be available for purchase immediately, it's expected to be Ather's priciest accessory yet.
Mehta mentioned on X, that attendees at the Community Day event could win a Halo helmet.
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Ather Rizta launch and OTA update
The Community Day event will also mark the debut of Ather's family scooter, the Rizta, which will rival TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, and Ola's S1 Air and X models.
The Rizta's prices, specifications, and features will be disclosed at the event, with deliveries slated to start in June.
Additionally, Ather will roll out its most comprehensive over-the-air (OTA) software update, Atherstack 6, featuring "Ather Messaging on Dashboard" and a new mobile app for seamless scooter functionality integration.