*Proceeding Paper* **A Novel Low-Cost Machine for Evaluating Helmet Performance in Bike Accident Scenarios †**

**Syed Mujahid Abbas 1, Haider Ali 2,\*, Syed Aqib Ali Naqvi 2, Mohsin Iqbal 2, Hafiz Hamza Jabbar 2, Muhammad Azeem <sup>2</sup> and Manzar Masud <sup>3</sup>**


**Abstract:** The increasing mortality rate in bike-related road accidents due to head injuries necessitates stronger helmets. This paper presents a cost-effective machine setup to evaluate helmet behavior during impacts. By employing unique methods to measure impact duration and post-impact energy absorption, this project eliminates the need for high-speed cameras. The results indicate that the developed machine enables scenario-based impact tests directly on helmets, providing valuable insights into collision effects. Validation confirms its effectiveness. The low-cost impact testing machine offers a practical solution for studying helmet performance and addressing the rising concerns surrounding bike accidents.

**Keywords:** pendulum-based impact testing; cost-effective; impact time; bike helmets; impact test
