Industry

Electronic bike brake design removes levers, stops when you grip the handlebar

An electronic bicycle brake system has been proposed that brakes without levers, activating when riders grip the handlebar. Dutch inventor Maas van Beek (마스 반 베이크) unveiled a design using pressure sensors inside the grips and a central control module to trigger braking. The system integrates braking into the handlebar and includes a motor to assist braking force, along with a mechanical backup for electronic failures. The concept has been patented, but no working prototype exists yet.

Finance

KOSPI tries to settle above 6,600, hits fresh 52-week intraday high

South Korea\'s KOSPI extended gains early on Tuesday after breaking above the 6,600 level for the first time, and set a fresh 52-week intraday high. The index rose 0.51 percent to 6,648.90 as of 9:21 a.m. It opened higher and climbed to as much as 6,672.32. Retail investors were net buyers, while foreigners sold. The won fell slightly against the dollar.