UGO Safety Brakes Put a Halt to Speeding Strollers
Andrew Robichaud — May 30, 2009 — Art & Design
References: student.designawards.au & gizmag
For all you mothers on the baby stroller NASCAR circuit, your days of high speeds are over.
The UGO Safety Brakes, which were designed by University of New South Wales student James Wansey, work based on a wireless connection between a remote sensor held by the parent and a brake system fitted to the wheel. Should the stroller get beyond a distance of 2 meters from the parent, the wheels will lock.
As we all know, taking care of your child is never a joke. Wansey’s reason for the design comes from his concern about the number of children treated each year for stroller-related injuries in Australia. He said, referring to the product, that “it is a solution to this problem by providing parents with a product that will decrease their child’s risk of injury.”
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The UGO Safety Brakes, which were designed by University of New South Wales student James Wansey, work based on a wireless connection between a remote sensor held by the parent and a brake system fitted to the wheel. Should the stroller get beyond a distance of 2 meters from the parent, the wheels will lock.
As we all know, taking care of your child is never a joke. Wansey’s reason for the design comes from his concern about the number of children treated each year for stroller-related injuries in Australia. He said, referring to the product, that “it is a solution to this problem by providing parents with a product that will decrease their child’s risk of injury.”
Kudos.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Safety Brakes - The development of wireless safety brake systems for various applications, such as strollers, introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve child safety.
2. Remote Sensor Technology - Advancements in remote sensor technology enable the creation of innovative safety devices that can remotely monitor and control various systems.
3. Child Safety Innovation - There is a growing trend in developing innovative products and solutions aimed at improving child safety and reducing the risk of accidents.
Industry Implications
1. Baby Product Industry - The baby product industry can capitalize on the demand for innovative safety features in their products, such as strollers, to appeal to safety-conscious parents.
2. Wireless Technology Industry - The wireless technology industry can explore the potential of remote sensor technology and create new applications in various sectors, including safety devices.
3. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry can incorporate child safety innovations, such as wireless safety brakes, into their facilities and services to enhance patient safety and prevent accidents.
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