Looking to both solve the problem of children quickly
outgrowing their rides and give parent and child a fun project to create
together, two Dutch inventors dreamed up Infento. The name, inspired by
the Latin for "infinite makes," is a collection of creative ride-ons
for ages 0-13. With just a hex key and a couple of hours, an adult and
child can make a sledge, a recumbent bike, a trike with a cargo box, and
more.
Previously we have seen designers take a variety of different approaches to allow a child's ride to grow with them, such as the Leg&Go, Wishbone Bike, Audi's Mini Runner and the Grow bikes.
But these options pale in comparison to the extensive array of models
offered by Infento. The different collections are simply arranged by
age, with each larger kit including the previous parts and adding rides
for older kids (up to age 13) and slightly fancier builds.
The Junior Kit starts with models appropriate for toddlers
and up, such as a balance bike and a tricycle meant to carry "cargo."
The Creator Kit adds rides for slightly older kids, adding a hand brake
and shock absorbers for heavier duty rides. Finally, the Master Creator
Kit targets kids from 8-13 and includes a three-wheeler and a recumbent
bike.
None of the vehicles for older ages resemble a traditional
"bicycle," but there should still be something for everyone. And that's
the point, because as soon as a child grows bored with (or grows out of)
a model, it can be dismantled and drafted into a new design. However,
the fancier builds clock in at six hours construction time, so this
isn't something a child could do on their own, Transformer-style.
Given the inventors' northerly location, extra ski kits add
winter fun and result in sleighs, choppers, glides, and a ride inspired
by the Swiss skibock, a hands-free, foot-free seat on a ski that is
steered and balanced by leaning and touching the ground. Even adults can
use contraptions assembled with the Big Snow addon. Close inspection of
Infento construction reveals an impressive attention to detail, yet all
the rides can be assembled with just a hex key.
Infento is offering its transformation transportation to supporters through Kickstarter,
where pledges can be made for the three different kits sorted by age
and number of models, along with two kits to add winter mobility to an
Infento ride.
The Junior Kit with six models is offered as a reward for
pledges of US$299, with the other bigger kits going for $499 and $599
respectively. Shipping is anticipated to begin in January 2016 if all
goes to plan.
The videos below show the range of Infento models.
Sources: Infento
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Heidi measures her life with the motley things she's done
in the name of scientific exploration. While formally educated in
biology and chemistry, informally she learns from adventures and hobbies
with her family. Her simple pleasures in life are finding turtles while
jogging and obsessively winnowing through her genetic data.
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