Many people have experienced bouts of intense rainfall during which water levels rise at a rate much greater than what storm sewers can manage. Motorists in areas that are struck by this sort of weather would greatly benefit from the installation of Safety Lights.
Conceived by Wu Yu-Ning, Lin Chyun-Chau, Luo Yih-Wenn and Hsu Hsiang-Han, this concept comprises tire-safe cat eye road studs, integrated LED lights and H2O batteries. The individual lamps would be embedded in the asphalt of urban, suburban and even rural roads, lined up along the boundaries of the lanes and the shoulders of the streets.
As the water level begins to rise, the fuel cells of the Safety Lights commence energy conversion. They then begin to glow with such intensity that their beams are visible from a foot below, guiding stranded drivers out of danger.
Illuminating Lane Lines
Safety Light is Ideal for Flood-Prone Areas to Facilitate Cautious Driving
Trend Themes
1. Smart Road Infrastructure - Opportunity for implementing embedded LED lights and smart road studs for improved road safety in flood-prone areas.
2. Renewable Energy Integration - Embracing H2O batteries as a sustainable power source for illuminating road lights during extreme weather conditions.
3. Intelligent Emergency Response Systems - Development of sensor-based systems to detect rising water levels and provide real-time guidance to stranded drivers for enhanced safety.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Application of Safety Lights in urban, suburban, and rural road infrastructure to facilitate cautious driving in flood-affected areas.
2. Renewable Energy - Integration of H2O batteries with road lighting systems presents an opportunity to harness renewable energy for public infrastructure.
3. Smart City Solutions - Implementation of embedded LED lights and smart road studs as part of a comprehensive smart city infrastructure for improved safety and urban planning.