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Tocsen is a safety tech brand based in Germany PEACE OF MIND
Tocsen is a safety brand that aims to reduce the impact of serious crashes. Co-founder Andreas Botsch talks BikeBiz through the crash-detection technology
What is the story behind Tocsen? The story of Tocsen originates from a tragic accident involving Tom, a good friend of us founders. While riding his mountain bike on a trail, he crashed and suffered a neck fracture, multiple instances of losing consciousness, and loss of memory. The accident could have had a much worse outcome if it wasn’t for the chance discovery by hikers who were able to provide assistance and get him the help he needed. Inspired by this experience, we, the founders of Tocsen,
who have backgrounds in sensor technology and software development, decided to develop a crash sensor that would detect if a person had an accident and call for help if needed. This way, people like Tom who enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking, wouldn’t have to rely on chance for help in case of an accident. We have utilized state-of-the-art sensor technology to develop
the Tocsen crash sensor, which can detect accidents and send out an alert to pre-designated emergency contacts. The device is small, lightweight, and can be easily attached to a helmet.
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The brand’s main product is a crash sensor, designed to improve rider safety
Our innovative solution has the potential to save lives and give peace of mind to those who enjoy outdoor activities. Tom’s accident was a wake-up call for us, the founders
of Tocsen, but through our determination and expertise in technology, we were able to turn a tragedy into a solution that could help prevent similar accidents from happening in the future.
What is the core market for Tocsen? As mountain bikers ourselves, we founded Tocsen with the initial focus on mountain biking as our target market. However, at the very beginning, we realised the potential for our solution to be used in a variety of outdoor sports and made the necessary adjustments to expand its capabilities to include race biking, horse riding, and winter sports. At Tocsen, we understand the importance of having access
to help as quickly as possible in case of an accident, especially for those who engage in outdoor activities alone. That’s why our crash sensor can alert designated emergency contacts
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