LOOK: Amphibious pedicab makes waves in Visayas science fair

An amphibious pedicab won runner-up honors at the Department of Science and Technology's regional invention contest and exhibit in Central Visayas.

Developed by students from the University of San Carlos—Jesse Pastor Magno, Hembrick Palmitos, and Kenn Edward Mirasol—the amphibious "trisikad" can be used on either land or water.

It has paddle wheels and a detachable floater, and can be used even during floods.

The amphibious trike and other winners and entries in the regional contest will be among the exhibits during the National Science and Technology Week that will from July 24 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center.

The exhibit will also feature the DOST’s initiatives on disaster preparedness.


-Bea Montenegro/NB, GMA News