
2005
Aimulet LA
素材: Sphelarソーラーセル、セラミックスピーカー、竹
寸法: 86 x 56 x 7mm
プロジェクト完了: 2005年3月
デザイン: 山中俊治
開発: 国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所(AIST)情報技術研究部門
Aimulet LA is a batteryless, card-sized compact and light-activated handheld audio communication device. It was used in the Laurie Anderson’s Walk project as a part of her artistic installation in a Japanese Garden of the Aichi EXPO 2005. The terminal of Aimulet LA is composed of twelve Sphelar solar cells and a ceramic speaker, and a shunt resistor. From the LED emitters positioned on the ground, infrared laser light carrying audio signals is emitted. This terminal receives the light through solar cells and converts it into sound. Outer shell of the Aimulet LA is made of molded bamboo sheet instead of plastic polymer for ease of recycling. This terminal is manufactured as a give-away souvenir for the visitors of the Aichi EXPO 2005.
Good Design Ecology Design Prize (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award), 2006
MATERIAL: Sphelar solar cells, Ceramic speaker, Bamboo
DIMENSION: 86 x 56 x 7mm
PROJECT COMPLETED: March 2005
DESIGNER: Shunji Yamanaka
DEVELOPMENT: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)