The Squeeze Bump

Eliana

Age 10Saint Clair Shores, US

This is to help squirrels or other small animals cross the road. It also makes cars slow down. The Squeeze Bump is a speed bump, but it is hollow on the inside. It is a tunnel that allows animals to crawl through to get to the other side of the street safely.

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Little Inventors team says

What a fantastic idea, Eliana! The Squeeze Bump is not only a clever way to help small animals safely cross the road, but it also encourages drivers to slow down. 🐿️ Have you thought about how big the tunnel should be to fit different types of animals? Maybe adding some signs to alert drivers of the crossing would be a great addition too! Keep up the amazing work – your creativity is making the world a better place for our furry friends. 🌍

This idea has been brought to life

STARBASE One

Selfridge ANG Base, Michigan, US

STARBASE One is a non-profit youth program that inspires 4th through 6th-grade students through hands-on STEM education. With over 30 years of experience, we are a team of dedicated and talented educators and support staff with many talents. We are always engaged in ways to support the educational community, and we look forward to the opportunity of helping bring the ideas and inventions of young minds to life!

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STARBASE One has been working on making this idea real.

Supplies and Feeder

Posted 4 weeks ago by STARBASE One

We received a shipment of supplies yesterday and 3D-printed the feeder.

Making Progress!

Posted 1 month ago by STARBASE One

After meeting with the inventor, we are well on our way to bringing it to life! We began by modeling it in CAD software. After a few prototypes, we are now in production, with our 3D printers running at full capacity.

Ready to get started!

Posted 2 months ago by STARBASE One

We are so excited to start building the Squeeze Bump! This special speed bump doesn’t just slow cars down. It also helps animals! Inside the bump is a small tunnel where squirrels and other little animals can safely cross the road without getting hurt. We think this is a fun and creative way to help people and animals share the world more safely. We can’t wait to start working on it!