Bloom : peddling green

The Bloom device is meant to be a subversive and inspirational tool for our concrete jungles. Similar to the tuft of a dandelion as the wind carries the seedling, we propose a way of dispersing seedlings with bubbles and bicycling. Seeds are co-mingled with a bubble mixture and upon pedaling to your destination , you release the floating seeds which land in cracks and crevices throughout the city streets. Over time, the seeds grow into flowers and plants to create a green "fringe" to our sidewalks and streets. Using natural ingredients; vegetable based soap and seeds, combine together to make a dissolving "nugget". The resulting mixture resides in a reservoir inside Blooms aluminum housing. The housing is attached to the lower frame near the rear tire, similar to a exhaust pipe. Upon pedalling, air enters the front of Bloom and spins a pinwheel inside which picks up a small drop of the seed/bubble mixture and blows a bubble carrying a seed out the back as "exhaust". Our inspiration comes from the tale of Johnny Appleseed, where he would spread seeds everywhere he went planting apple trees for future generations.

資料來源:http://www.design21sdn.com/competitions/11/entries/3147/gallery/18793

The Sound Of Music

The Sound From Wind is hands down the most innovative if not frivolous bicycle accessory to date. What you get are a pair of flutes that attach to either sides of the handle bar. As you ride you bike, air rushes thru chambers producing sounds similar to an ocarina. You manipulate those sounds by pressing keys on both flutes and if you want a fuller, richer sound - ride faster! This is brilliant for two reasons. One, I’ve always loved the sound of a flute or ocarina. Two, I’ve always wanted to move with my own soundtrack. This somewhat brings me closer to my dreams of living out my musical fantasies. And while I’m at it, might as well add beads to the spokes, neon blinkers front and rear, and a bell to complete the fully pimped out look. Designer: Joseph Kim

資料來源:http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/05/28/the-sound-of-music/

Turn signal bike jacket

Just a really great idea for bikers, to let the cars behind you know where you are going. Leah Buechley used her LilyPad Arduino to make this soft circuit turn signal bicycle jacket, great for spring.

資料來源:http://nickpapageorgia.blogspot.com/2008/03/turn-signal-bike-jacket.html

讓不會飛的飛天腳特車帶您踏遍天下！ - Engadget 癮科技

Mike's Flying Bike for Google Earth Ok, I have to say this is the craziest way to control Google Earth I've seen yet (even crazier than the ping pong ball interface). This guy Mike has used a SunSPOT (a 3D sensor device that has a Java software interface) to enable his bicycle to serve as a flight control joystick for Google Earth's flight simulator. He claims the pedals serve as the power control, and has built a couple other lever controls for what looks like aerolon (banking) controls. Anyway, check out Mike's Flying Bike YouTube video: 想用鐵馬踏遍世界，卻苦無時間、精神、金錢、贊助商...嗎？沒關係，由 Mike 這位朋友打造的 Flying Bike，想必能夠幫您一圓這個美夢。 他老兄利用昇陽 (Sun) 的 SunSPOT (Sun Small Programmable Object Technology) 感應器跟其他稀奇古怪的各種感應裝置結合，打造了這個跟腳踏車融為一體的 Google Earth 操作系統。有了他，使用者就可以像電影 ET 裡頭的場景一般，騎著那美美的登山車，向世界的各個角落前進；它最大的好處就是不用出門曬太陽，還兼有瘦身的效果。 [出自 Google Earth Blog, thanks Roger]

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