Advanced, autonomous airbag system with AI-controlled crash detection. Provides maximum protection without external sensors.
The Alpinestars Tech-Air® 3 Canvas Airbag System is a fully autonomous, active airbag system designed to provide advanced protection for motorcyclists. Whether worn over or under a motorcycle jacket, it offers reliable safety for V-Twin riders, touring enthusiasts, urban commuters, and weekend warriors. Unlike traditional airbag systems, the Tech-Air® 3 does not require any external connections or sensors on the motorcycle, allowing it to operate independently for seamless protection.
Equipped with six integrated sensors, including three accelerometers (one triaxial) and three gyroscopes (one triaxial), the Tech-Air® 3 Canvas delivers top-tier crash monitoring in various riding conditions, even when stopped. The system’s AI-driven crash detection algorithm continuously analyzes riding dynamics and deploys the airbag in milliseconds when a crash is detected, reducing up to 95% of impact energy across the chest and back. In the event of a direct impact with another vehicle or obstacle, the airbag system activates before impact, ensuring the rider is protected at the most critical moment. Activation is automatic via the magnetic zip closure, simplifying engagement before every ride.
Designed with a stretch nylon canvas chassis, the Tech-Air® 3 Canvas System is lightweight, compact, and packable, making it easy to store in a backpack, saddlebag, top case, or pannier when not in use. The vest includes multiple storage options, such as two zippered hand pockets, two zippered chest pockets, and an inner pocket for added convenience. A built-in sunglasses pocket on the right chest and a waist loop. Elasticated side panels provide expansion volume to accommodate airbag inflation, while a fold-and-button feature allows the airbag bladder to be neatly stored when not deployed.
An LED display, discreetly positioned inside the left chest pocket, shows the airbag’s operational status. The pocket’s reflective inner backing enhances LED visibility, and the system provides haptic feedback through vibrations to confirm activation and alert the rider when the battery is running low. The vest also includes an integrated back protector pocket for additional passive protection. The Alpinestars Pro Second Generation compact Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is securely housed in the upper back pocket of the vest.
Powered by an integrated, certified lithium-ion battery, the Tech-Air® 3 system provides 40 hours of active ride time on a full charge. A low battery recharges fully in about four hours, while just one hour of charging delivers eight to ten hours of riding time. The gas inflator, responsible for deploying the airbag, is located in the inflator housing on the left side of the lower back.
Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 (BLE 5.0) connectivity allows riders to connect to the Tech-Air® App, where they can monitor system and battery status, track rides via MyRide, and access software updates to keep the system up to date.
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