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Old 03-14-2008, 12:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ph.D student Leah Buechley has designed several items of electronic clothing, but her signal jacket for cyclists is, I reckon, something that should be picked up by clothing manufacturers at soon as possible. LEDs embedded in an arrow formation flash to indicate the cyclist is about to turn left or right, warning motorists, and so, hopefully, preventing any unnecessary squishing. The LEDs are powered by that cute flower-like thing in the center of the jacket. It's the LilyPad Arduino, a small, sewable computer chip that was designed by Leah herself. [Leah Buechley via DVICE]
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Old 03-14-2008, 12:44 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I'd hit it





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Old 03-14-2008, 12:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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dude... looks like a dude, weak. on topic though, thats a pretty cool jacket, but.. kinda unnecessary? well, i guess it could be cool for road bike guys, but, it looks kinda weird
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Old 03-14-2008, 12:52 PM   #4 (permalink)
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dude... looks like a dude, weak. on topic though, thats a pretty cool jacket, but.. kinda unnecessary? well, i guess it could be cool for road bike guys, but, it looks kinda weird
+1 on lookin like its dude. But Phil did say that he would have Bon Jovi's kids
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Old 03-14-2008, 12:56 PM   #5 (permalink)
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SOMEONE HAD TO SAY IT OK!
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Old 03-14-2008, 12:57 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Combine that with an airbag jacket and you're all set



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Old 03-14-2008, 12:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Oh I'll get a token all right.. *puff puff*

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Old 03-14-2008, 01:01 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I really like the idea of jackets / clothing with integrated lighting. I love riding at night but it's tough to be seen sometimes. This could be kinda cool.

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What is with all this on-topic posting?



Definitely agree on the integrated clothing thing. I need some sirens for when I wipe out and hurt myself every weekend.
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