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Genius Student Invents “Mobile Airbag” That Deploys When You Drop Your Phone, Tries It With His Phone
This gadget hasn’t hit the shelves yet but it’s already getting great reviews. Philip Frenzel, a student at Aalen University in Germany, designed ADCASE, a genius phone case that deploys an airbag as soon as you drop your device. The invention has already won Frenzel the top award from the German Society for Mechatronics, which considered projects from students all over the country.
“Three years ago, Philip dropped his brand new iPhone,” Peter, a spokesperson for ADCASE told Bored Panda. “The screen cracked thousand times. After that he bought a bunch of conventional phone cases to protect his new phone. But the protection didn’t satisfy him at all.”
At first, Frenzel created an activation mechanism with sensors that detect when the phone is in free fall. But what does it activate? He initially thought of designing an actual airbag on the phone, that and a foam-based alternative, however these designs didn’t prove to be practical. Eventually, instead of something soft, Frenzel settled on something firm. Springs.
In total, it Philip and his team took about two and a half years to create the device. They plan to make it compatible with the newest iPhones, starting from the iPhone 6. To fund the project, they are preparing a Kickstarter campaign that should begin in July.
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This engineering student, however, has created a device that will help you forget broken screens
He 3d-printed its parts
After carefully planning every little detail
When a phone is dropped, the device acts as an airbag, allowing it to safely reach the ground
Here’s how it looks once deployed
The case attaches to the back of the phone without compromising its aesthetic
Watch the full video to see how it works
Here’s what people had to say about the device
What do you think ?
Guacharaco 7 years ago
Where was the phone on the first picture dropped from? The Empire state building?
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
Only works if you drop it onto a flat surface. If it lands on a rock or any thing else it isn't going to be of any use.
Just a Purpler 7 years ago
I think the idea is fantastic. This is just the first version, so there's plenty of time to keep developing it. After all, the first iPhone can do nothing compared to its latest version. I'm betting this will be the same way.
Colleen Hennessy 7 years ago
Anyone else originally read the article title in a sarcastic tone?
diane a 7 years ago
I just want a case that will hang round my neck - the number of times my phone has fallen out of my clothing- and broken -or have changed clothes and left it in a pocket - or swapped handbags and put it in the wrong one. Not to mention the time wasted scouring the house for it
Laily F. Noor 7 years ago
I dropped my phone couple times on any kind of surfaces (marble, concrete, gravels, toilet sink). It's still badass, just little dents.
Full Name 7 years ago
I have a rubberized $2 iPhone cover from eBay that sticks up about 2mm around the edges, proud of my screen. I've dropped my phone dozens of times without a break. I don't get how so many people destroy every phone they have.
Daria B 7 years ago
My old LG survived a motorcycle accident without a scratch and with only one film as protection. I don't wanna try it with my current LG, though. My friend's Samsung, on the other hand, didn't survive falling from her bed. I'm not sure about iPhones, but I noticed Samsungs tend to have awsome technology, yet fragile screens. LGs, so far, are being pretty strong, but I'm also being extra careful by default.
Load More Replies... Guacharaco 7 years ago
Where was the phone on the first picture dropped from? The Empire state building?
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
Only works if you drop it onto a flat surface. If it lands on a rock or any thing else it isn't going to be of any use.
Just a Purpler 7 years ago
I think the idea is fantastic. This is just the first version, so there's plenty of time to keep developing it. After all, the first iPhone can do nothing compared to its latest version. I'm betting this will be the same way.
Colleen Hennessy 7 years ago
Anyone else originally read the article title in a sarcastic tone?
diane a 7 years ago
I just want a case that will hang round my neck - the number of times my phone has fallen out of my clothing- and broken -or have changed clothes and left it in a pocket - or swapped handbags and put it in the wrong one. Not to mention the time wasted scouring the house for it
Laily F. Noor 7 years ago
I dropped my phone couple times on any kind of surfaces (marble, concrete, gravels, toilet sink). It's still badass, just little dents.
Full Name 7 years ago
I have a rubberized $2 iPhone cover from eBay that sticks up about 2mm around the edges, proud of my screen. I've dropped my phone dozens of times without a break. I don't get how so many people destroy every phone they have.
Daria B 7 years ago
My old LG survived a motorcycle accident without a scratch and with only one film as protection. I don't wanna try it with my current LG, though. My friend's Samsung, on the other hand, didn't survive falling from her bed. I'm not sure about iPhones, but I noticed Samsungs tend to have awsome technology, yet fragile screens. LGs, so far, are being pretty strong, but I'm also being extra careful by default.
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