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sounds_sound · 4631 days ago · link ·
In the video they used an image of an open road, but I think we would more realistically start seeing this in cities first. The led lighting would make a great cross walk. I just watched a lecture about the future of roads and this same startup was highlighted in the presentation. The lecture is by Bjarke Ingels and this time he collaborated with Audi....
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briandmyers · 4631 days ago · link ·
There are ways to make glass non-slippery - but all increase costs, and most would reduce light transfer, too. There are lots of things wrong with this idea, I admit. I still like the fact that they are thinking big.
Piezoelectrics would be an interesting way of generating more power from smart roads, too.