Introduction of Bikejus
Bikejus(Eco design) 2007/07/12 12:53<Notice>
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1. Description
By hooking up a DC motor to a bicycle, we can generate and harvest human powered energy.
Hooking up the DC motor to an invertor allows us to generate an AC current and household appliances.
2. Personal statement
I was interested in efficient way of sustain the earth. Trying to eat healthy food only makes me think that restrain ourselves to make the world better can not last long enough. Looking at people's behavior gave me the idea of using energy that is wasted. The idea of riding a bike not only to be healthy and stay fit but also to harness energy for home environment is perfect for me to try implementing.
3. Implementation (Click the image for enlargement)
2) Process: Motor, Inverter
3) Behavior: Turning on electric devices, charging battery, etc.
4. Co-worker
Addie Wagenknecht
Marc Covitz
Felipe Ribeiro
Spring, 2007 (exhibited in ITP spring show '07)