Pedaling through the Solar System to Scale

Ever wondered how vast our Solar System truly is? 

Pedaling Through the Solar System turns that question into a hands-on experience.
This project brings a physical twin to the digital model of the Solar System’s scale, letting you pedal your way across space.

Using a space rover prototype, you can travel from the Sun to Neptune by physically pedaling

 Every pixel on the accompanying website represents 1,000 km in real life, making this an immersive way to grasp the enormous distances between planets.

Experience the Solar System at Scale: 

Pedaling → Activates the spaceship engine—the faster you pedal, the faster you travel.
Switch → Change flight direction (toward the Sun or Neptune).
Brake Button → Slow down and stop at the spaceship.

Try the digital version here:
Solar to Scale
Or, step into the physical prototype and pedal your way across space!

First Sketches

First Prototype

Second Prototype

Final Project for the "Alt Control" Course at Bezalel

👨‍🚀 Created by (Me) Bar-ziv Rotstein & Reuven Frank 
Under the guidance of Course Lecturer: Hovav Oppenheim
Course Assistant: Nevo Himm