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Written by: Wen Jiamin
2021-04-24 18:24
Last update date: 2021-04-24 18:32
There is a pedestrian traffic light on Wah Fu Road, Wah Fu Village, Hong Kong Island. The light-touch crossing light has a "earth cannon" device recently to help pedestrians avoid touching the beat button and reduce the chance of "touching around" to spread the virus.
The design of the device is very simple. The bottom is a jazz drum pedal, and the top is connected with a long stick and cardboard wrapped in tin foil. As long as the pedal is stepped on, the cardboard will hit the crossing button.
The installation was popular in many online discussion areas, and the public praised its simplicity and practicality. Wah Fu Southern District Councillor Lai Lin also pointed out that the neighbourhoods in the district are very supportive, but worried that the installation will "die by light" after it becomes the focus, and it will lead to extreme speed. Demolition, she hopes to find someone interested in the production as soon as possible, and consider assisting them in applying for formal installation in the area for research and use.
There is a traffic light crossing button in Huafu Village. An earthen cannon device has recently appeared. As long as pedestrians step on the pedals, they can avoid tapping the button with their hands and reduce the chance of contact with infectious bacteria through their hands.
(Photo by Hong Yeming)
Li Lin said that I saw this device appear last Friday (16th), and most of the neighborhood welcomed and appreciated the design, describing it as "good people and good things". I hope that there will be more similar touch-free devices and inspirations in the future. epidemic prevention.
Lai pointed out that he did not know who the producer was for the time being. He also left a message on the spot and hoped that the other party would reply, "Always the housing department is the area of the housing department. I have praised this device to the Housing Department. If it is a small test by a caring person, I hope that He completed it smoothly," and I hope that as more and more people become aware of this good thing, it can continue to be carried forward in other communities.
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However, community design is most afraid of "death by sight", that is, it will attract discussion and become the focus of rapid destruction or removal. Li said that the device has been circulated in various discussion boards and even WhatsApp groups. "There is no way to keep a low profile." Li himself I have used it personally. Although sometimes it is not very sensitive, "It is just an earthen cannon device, but I admire its thoughts and it's interesting like a small experiment, but the use still needs to be improved in design to make it more Operate stably and accurately."
The reporter went to the scene on Saturday (24th) and found that the device was still there, and the pedals were still active. Only after the cardboard was tapped to the crossing button, the button did not respond, and the waiting light turned on. It seemed that it was not very sensitive, and it was still necessary to pass by. Tap the keys with your hands.
Li Lin said that if a producer is found, they all hope to understand the original intention of the production. If it is a community experiment, they may provide assistance to explore the possibility of applying for a formal experiment permit from the Housing Department or the authorities.
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