In search of that perfect spot to read, but worried a noisy field trip might ruin it? With a new crop of smart benches in the city, residents looking for a place to sit and relax can see noise level, weather conditions and more on the Internet before stepping outside.
"You want to know if you want to go to the Esplanade or the Greenway or the Boston Common to find a bench that is sunny, is quiet," said Sandra Richter, co-founder and CEO of Changing Environments, which is installing the benches in partnership with the mayor's office.
The benches have two charging ports for cellphones, but no cables. Richter said attached cables are often vandalized, and the company has found enough people travel with chargers.
"Your cell phone doesn't just make phone calls, why should our benches just be seats?" said Mayor Martin J. Walsh in a statement. "We are fortunate to have talented entrepreneurs and makers in Boston thinking creatively about sustainability and the next generation of amenities for our residents."
The benches send weather information, noise level data and whether the solar-powered charging ports are being used, all of which can be viewed online.
Changing Environments originated in the MIT Media Lab, and worked with the city's Office of New Urban Mechanics to pilot one of its benches last year.
Information from the benches can be seen at soofa.co.
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