2022
The story of Brakee began in the summer of 2022. I (Michal Medonos) was still employed at a large corporate manufacturing company at the time. The idea for an electronic emergency brake came when a good friend told me about an accident involving his six-year-old daughter on a bike. After unsuccessfully searching for a solution to prevent such situations, the idea of developing Brakee came to my mind. With my own kids just learning to ride at the time, I also saw great value in bringing to market the first active safety feature for kids’ bikes.
2023
After finding and testing a working principle for the electronic brake, I decided in May 2023 to leave my job and fully dedicate myself to the Brakee project. I was strongly supported in this decision by my wife Veronika, who has stood by my side and has encouraged me from the very beginning. At first, I worked on the project alone, gradually refining the concept of the electronic emergency brake. During this time, the first functional prototypes were built, which I initially tested myself and later with my children. In December 2023, I founded the company Electronic Emergency Brake, s.r.o.
2024
The year 2024 was marked by further work on prototypes, with experienced developers Libor and Michal gradually joining to help. Thanks to their support, I was able to shift some of my focus from development to the business side of the project. This led to securing a state grant from the Technological Incubation program at the end of 2024.
2025
In addition to continuing brake development, 2025 represents a significant step forward in business activities, especially in marketing and building awareness of Brakee. More and more people and companies are joining and collaborating on the project, which I greatly appreciate. Their involvement plays a key role in achieving our goal: bringing Brakee to market in 2026.