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AI-designed helmet and 3D-printed saddle hit Tour de France
Tadej Pogačar is using an individually 3D-printed saddle and an AI-designed helmet in the Tour de France. The saddle is custom-fitted to his anatomy, while the helmet uses generative design to optimize aerodynamics and safety. This marks a notable real-world test of additive manufacturing and AI in elite sports equipment.
Meridian48 take
The tech is cool, but the performance edge is likely marginal—more a showcase for 3D printing and AI than a game-changer in cycling.
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Tadej Pogačar is riding for Tour de France glory on an individually-specced 3D-printed saddle — and an AI-designed helmet for good measure →
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