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Roll.Charge.Light.Protect Wheelchair Glows Brightly During The Night

TheFuture — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:47:29 +0000

Wheelchairs would be dangerous for open ride especially when users go out during dark night. “Roll Charge Light Protect” Project demonstrates a concept wheelchair that has lights for other people to notice the wheelchair, offering a remarkable safety system. This lights get power from movements of the wheels, thus, it is a good way to save energy. There are a set of LEDs under the wheel cover that glows brightly during the night. A magnet is helping generating electricity by rotating and the generated electricity is conveyed by the Coil to the LEDs. The wheel and the magnet are bridged with a Gear, protected by a Small Cover. The LCD panel shows readings about remaining amount of electricity and how long the user will be able to use it.

Designer : Mingoo Kim, Yunjin Chang, and Sueun Park

Step Up : Rehabilitation Aid and A Game

TheFuture — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:24:55 +0000

Step Up is a brilliant catalyst for exploring creativity and building physical strength by functioning as a physical rehabilitation as well as a game. Set Up is designed to be used easily at home which incorporates an inflatable rug and a belt to wear for the players and includes various play methods, games and rehabilitation programs. Players can communicate with the main system through the adjustable rubber-line belt gadget for various body sizes.

When the players make some movements on the mat, the belt converts the movements into light and vibration. With a rehabilitation specialist’s prescribed program, this product will allow patients to keep up with their conditions easily. As a game, Step Up works as a catalyst for children’s creative activities, and can target both educational and active games.

Designer : Lee Chanhee, Lee Jaewon, Lee Changho ,Lee Youngmin and Kim Eunhyea

Vibering Sensor to Help Detect Noises for Hearing-Impaired

TheFuture — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:19:36 +0000

This stylish ring is actually a gadget to help deaf people to sense noises around them. Vibering sensor helps them to notice vehicle’s horn or someone’s call at the back which often results in an unforeseen emergencies. Consist of two rings and a wristwatch, the ring can vibrate to alarm the bearer about specific noise and identify the information from the wristwatch window at the same time.

Vibering sensor not just an alarm unit for hearing-impaired, but also can be stylish fashion items with its stylish design of rings and wristwatch.

Designer : Jeong Kwang-seok, Kim Min-hee, Kim Hyun-joong