| Description | Category:Transport |
A unique attachment retrofitted to a conventional bi-cycle to make it amphibious. It is an ergonomically designed, low cost, manually operated transport vehicle with capacity to transport one person (rider). The bicycle has capabilities of having front and backward movement in water.The project has been supported under MVIF and has also been featured in leading National as well as International Channels like Discovery, BBC etc.
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Feature:
 | Performance parameters | Easy to use mode of transport, on ground and water as well. Capacity - 1 (one) person.
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| Functionality | Simple pedal operation
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| Bench marking (technical and market) | Low cost, rugged, environmentally friendly and versatile transport vehicle.
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| Technical Specifications |
| Materials Used | Steel, rubber and plastic.
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| Opportunities | The innovation has multiple applications in:-
- Amusement / Entertainment / Children Park as a water bi-cycle
- Commuting on lake, small rivers, back water and flooded area
- Relief, Plankton monitoring, towing barges on water bodies
- Low Cost ferrying in water bodies
- Cycle Vending
The innovation has wide range of applications particularly in flood prone areas in current form.
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| Utility | An amphibious bicycle based transport platform.
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| Technology Status | Idea / Prototype Development |
| Man Power Required | 1 person.
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| Capacity | Upto 100 Kgs(inclusive of the rider).
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For business enquiries please contact: National Coordinator - Business Development,National Innovation Foundation
Bungalow No.1, Satellite Complex, Jodhpur Tekra, Premchand Nagar Road, Ahmedabad- 380015
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