Bike Signal Jacket

[foofighter]

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]
Bike Jacket

[DownHillPhil]

I'd hit it





...what?

[deusxq]

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

[Seat Sniffer]

Originally Posted by deusxq

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

[DownHillPhil]

SOMEONE HAD TO SAY IT OK!

[Seat Sniffer]

Combine that with an airbag jacket and you're all set

Originally Posted by DownHillPhil

SOMEONE HAD TO SAY IT OK!

okay. you get the token. this time.

[DownHillPhil]

Oh I'll get a token all right.. *puff puff*

J/K kids, don't do drugs!

(I've never abused illegal substances)

[station]

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.

bonus link: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/cat...hp?cPath=2_135

[DownHillPhil]

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.