The Jaambaaro
Going Like Sixty — July 11, 2008 — Eco
References: ecofriend.org
The Jaambaaro is a pedal-powered ambulance designed by Benoit Angibaud for regions that barely have roads and certainly very little transportation.
"It features a canopy for keeping people out of the sun and a stretcher that the injured can be loaded on,' ecofriend says. "Then the driver hops in front, gets to pedaling, and off they go. While many might argue at what pace it might really work and if pedal power is fast enough to save lives one can safely say that something is better than nothing!"
Imagine this: The weekend whoopee assister (Viagra) overstays its welcome. You're in your fifth hour of a four hour ordeal (as advertised on tv) and you need assistance. You call an ambulance to take you to the hospital because you sure can't walk. Up rolls this little baby. Ha! You say? Not if you were in rural Africa and this was the only way to get to medical assistance.
"It features a canopy for keeping people out of the sun and a stretcher that the injured can be loaded on,' ecofriend says. "Then the driver hops in front, gets to pedaling, and off they go. While many might argue at what pace it might really work and if pedal power is fast enough to save lives one can safely say that something is better than nothing!"
Imagine this: The weekend whoopee assister (Viagra) overstays its welcome. You're in your fifth hour of a four hour ordeal (as advertised on tv) and you need assistance. You call an ambulance to take you to the hospital because you sure can't walk. Up rolls this little baby. Ha! You say? Not if you were in rural Africa and this was the only way to get to medical assistance.
Trend Themes
1. Pedal-powered Transportation - The trend of using pedal power for transportation in areas with limited road access creates opportunities for innovative solutions like the Jaambaaro bike-powered ambulance.
2. Mobile Healthcare Solutions - The trend of developing mobile healthcare solutions for remote areas leads to disruptive innovation opportunities like the Jaambaaro pedal-powered ambulance.
3. Sustainable Emergency Services - The trend of incorporating sustainable practices into emergency services drives the need for eco-friendly solutions like the Jaambaaro bike-powered ambulance.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore opportunities to develop and deploy innovative pedal-powered ambulances like the Jaambaaro to improve access to medical assistance in remote areas.
2. Transportation - The transportation industry can embrace the trend of pedal-powered vehicles and invest in technologies like the Jaambaaro bike-powered ambulance to provide sustainable transportation solutions for underserved regions.
3. Green Technology - The green technology industry can seize the opportunity to develop eco-friendly emergency services solutions like the Jaambaaro, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.
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