The Milan Polytechnic University
has announced the arrival of the smart bench, its patented
indoor-outdoor seating endowed with antibacterial and
anti-pollution properties, sources said Wednesday.
The bench is also self-cleaning and recyclable.
It has an electrical plug, WiFi, and an SOS alert system
that is active 24 hours a day. In addition, the bench has
sensors for detecting rain, vandalism and theft.
The thin, strong, light structure is made of composite
materials borrowed from the aeronautical industry: a sandwich of
PVC foam coated with unidirectional carbon fiber fabric,
impregnated with epoxy resin.
The surface is aluminized carbon fiber material. The
central body is made of pure carbon fiber, whereas its outline
is treated with a resin that absorbs sunlight and glows at
night, making the bench visible and easy to locate.
The bench's surfaces are treated with photo-reactive
titanium dioxide, which simplifies routine maintenance, as the
bench is self-cleaning, antibacterial and non-polluting.
In case of rain, the bench can shut down its electricity,
leaving only its emergency alert system active. The bench's
emergency system enables two-way voice communication with a
central operator.
The bench is unusually light, and can be easily installed
by just one worker. Thanks to its versatile design, it is
adapted for use in both indoor as well as outdoor environments,
such as airports, train stations and shopping malls.
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