Project Summary
A mobile furniture unit conceived as a mobile storage module, designed for easy transport in a car trunk or boat, in response to the territorial and riverine conditions of the Peruvian Amazon. This unit allows for the safe transport and storage of mobile workshop and laboratory kits, functioning as a robust trunk resistant to humidity, rain, and continuous use in the field. When unfolded, it transforms into a foldable and extendable table, creating a functional workspace in communities where access to basic furniture is limited or nonexistent. It also incorporates an autonomous solar panel system, providing renewable energy for charging cell phones, lamps, and essential equipment, given the scarce or nonexistent electrical infrastructure present in much of the territory. This mobile FAB (Family-Based Learning Unit) promotes the development of educational, technological, and community activities, facilitating access to tools, clean energy, and learning spaces adapted to the Amazonian context.
Problem
Transporting the work kits to the communities often presents a significant challenge, as journeys are made by both cars and boats, involving long distances, humidity, rain, and constant movement. On several occasions, the equipment and materials have been damaged during these trips, impacting the workshops. Furthermore, many communities lack electricity, limiting the use of technological tools and hindering the continuity of activities. This reality highlights the need for mobile, durable, and self-sufficient solutions that protect the work kits and guarantee basic access to renewable energy.
Proposed Solution
A mobile and autonomous solution that allows the transport, protection and activation of technology in the territory, facilitating access to energy, tools and learning spaces, thus contributing to the development and democratization of technology in the native communities of the Peruvian Amazon.
Target User
The use will take place in native communities and in any territory where workshops are held, as it will allow the safe transport of work kits, provide functional furniture and autonomous energy, thus facilitating the development of educational and technological activities in diverse contexts.
Key Features
- Modular and detachable design, adaptable to different types of workshops and needs. 1
- Mobile format, suitable for transport by car or boat.
- Secure storage system to protect kits and equipment.
- Built-in solar panel with storage battery.
- Ports for charging cell phones, lamps, and basic equipment.
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Initial Plan
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Open Questions
- What type of portable solar panel is most efficient for humid and cloudy climates??
- What is the minimum power (W) needed to cover basic loads??
- Which solar charge controller is best suited to protect the battery??
- What sensors allow for monitoring the energy system??
- What materials are best suited to withstand humidity, rain, and the Amazonian heat??