solar-powered skylock bike lock features intelligent keyless entry
all images courtesy velo labs

 

 

 

two ex-boeing and jawbone engineers have announced skylock, the first intelligently connected bicycle lock to combine crash alerts, a bike-sharing platform, a solar-powered rechargeable battery and keyless entry on kickstarter.

 

 

video courtesy skylock

 

 

based on a proprietary dual-locking design – making it twice as safe as a traditional U-lock – the system incorporates an anti-theft alert system, sending a message to your phone when someone engages with the lock for an extended period of time. skylock also utilizes a combined solar panel and rechargeable battery system to eliminate manual charging. just one hour of sunlight provides enough power for a week and a fully charged battery lasts up to a month for average users.

solar-powered skylock bike lock features intelligent keyless entry

 

 

using bluetooth low-energy, WI-FI, and an accelerometer, skylock pairs itself with a smartphone to be contextually aware of crashes, determining when a rider has been in an accident. with the skylock app, users can arrange to lend out their bike to anyone in their trusted network or the skylock bike-sharing community. essentially, bike owners can lend their bikes based on prices relative to demand and location.