17-year Old Samuel Has Hand-Crafted a Wooden-Framed Motorbike
Francesca Mercurio — August 20, 2021 — Autos
References: designboom
A 17-year old Ghanaian boy name Samuel has handcrafted an electric, solar-powered motorbike.
Using a wooden frame, the bike is made primarily using reused bike parts and wooden pieces that have been hand-cut. Having no access to power tools, Samuel's design is innovative and extremely impressive. The bike is completed with a functional bell, a brake system, lights, and a speaker. Samuel built this impressive two-wheeler all on his own.
Samuel's invention was one day caught by a passerby who eventually shared this story on Instagram. Following such viral success, a Ghanaian newspaper picked it up, and finally, activist Efo Selasi shared the video on his YouTube channel - hoping it will inspire other young African entrepreneurs.
Image Credit: designboom, designboom
Using a wooden frame, the bike is made primarily using reused bike parts and wooden pieces that have been hand-cut. Having no access to power tools, Samuel's design is innovative and extremely impressive. The bike is completed with a functional bell, a brake system, lights, and a speaker. Samuel built this impressive two-wheeler all on his own.
Samuel's invention was one day caught by a passerby who eventually shared this story on Instagram. Following such viral success, a Ghanaian newspaper picked it up, and finally, activist Efo Selasi shared the video on his YouTube channel - hoping it will inspire other young African entrepreneurs.
Image Credit: designboom, designboom
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Transportation - Developing eco-friendly transportation solutions through innovations such as solar-powered motorbikes.
2. DIY and Upcycling - Encouraging creativity and self-sufficiency by promoting the use of recycled materials to create functional products.
3. Youth Innovation - Empowering young entrepreneurs to develop inventive solutions using limited resources and tools.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Opportunities for renewable energy companies to collaborate with innovators like Samuel to create sustainable transportation solutions.
2. Automotive - Collaborating with DIY innovators can lead to creative solutions like unique eco-friendly motorbikes.
3. Media and Entertainment - Creating platforms and content that highlights innovative solutions like Samuel's invention to inspire and empower future generations of inventors.
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