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yesterday i stopped by the panasonic center in tokyo and i saw these graceful solar and wind-powered streetlights - so-called ’seagulls.’ they generate power during the day, storing it in a battery at the base of the light pole, and illuminate at night while continuing to generate wind power. although it seems unlikely that they have a fast energy payback these are add a dynamic design touch that makes them mesmerizing to watch and bring a little festivity into the city:
. Leo is a artist, inventor and all around practical person in the Tangible Media Group at the Media Lab. He has a background in sculpture, architecture and industrial design as well as an MS from the Media Lab spent working on the kitchen of the future. He is on a search for truth.
