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05.17.08

Avoiding Pedestrians With the Help of Lasers

A concept for a safer crosswalk projects a virtual barrier to remind drivers where and when to stop

By Mike Spinelli Posted 04.28.2008 at 6:11 pm 14 Comments

Hanyoung Lee wants you to be seen. The South Korea-based product designer devised a prototypical warning device to prevent pedestrian strikes along roadway crosswalks. It's called the Virtual Wall, a visual barrier created from plasma laser beams.

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