The “20 ways F1 is Changing our World” museum exhibit in London, online.
“The trickle down effect.” “Technology for street cars.” As F1 fans, we are told the most expensive cars in the world have technologies that will eventually reach our measly road cars. Quick, think of five. Not so easy, the first thing that always comes to mind: the paddle shifter.
The Science Museum in South Kensington, London has a roundup of 20 technologies that they believe have spilled over not only to the automobile realm, but everyday items.
Sciencemuseum.org says:
“This temporary exhibition showcases 20 examples where F1™ technology is impacting on our lives, from changing the way we look after patients and design our sports equipment, to maintaining the heating systems in our homes.
The exhibition will feature unique items such as the Baby Pod II, Solar B Solar Probe and Ovei Wellbeing Capsule. The Ovei Capsule has been developed by McLaren Applied Technologies.”
The website has pictures and further details on each tech item. Oddly, the site says there are twenty items/themes that will be on display, but their website has 19:
1. A new F1-inspired training bike for serious athletes
2. Using F1 technology to keep us safe on the road
3. Using F1 materials to design a new seat for military vehicles
4. Using racetrack ideas to develop a lightweight leg brace
5. Monitoring patient health with the help of racetrack telemetry
6. A fishing line influenced by racing car tyre design
7. Making road cars ‘greener’ with the help of modern flywheel technology
8. A magnetic filter to trap rust in central heating systems
9. New diagnostic tool designed with the help of F1 engineers
10. Using motorsport technology to rapidly refuel military vehicles
11. Using F1 ideas to develop slip-resistant footwear
12. The world’s first commercially available ‘monocoque’ wheelchair
13. Transporting sick babies with the help of F1
14. Special ceramic coating to protect cars from heat damage
15. Searching for life on Mars with the help of F1 materials
16. Using hi-tech materials to monitor solar activity
17. Building the perfect table with the help of F1
18. A F1-inspired staircase
19. Using pit-stop expertise to transfer patients to intensive care units
20. ?
