New Inventions and Innovations

A protective bracelet for members of civil rights groups uses GPS technology and social media to track and protect activists from attacks.
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Take your solar power on the road with the Lotus Mobile solar power system, which is small enough to be transported by an ordinary car.
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Researchers in Switzerland are developing a way to detect diseases by analyzing a person’s specific ‘breathprint.’
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Created to address the increased rape and murder incidents in India, the SHE camisole is a sensor-laden undergarment capable of delivering 3,800 kilovolt shocks to potential attackers.
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An avatar psychologist able to detect depression from a person’s facial cues could be used to help clinicians recognize these micro-signs during interviews.
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Arriving just in time for summer outings, the Combine is a minimalistic and environmentally friendly way to transport picnic supplies.
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Researchers have developed a lithium-sulfur battery with a significantly increased lifespan—which could help make electric vehicles more attractive to consumers.
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A new method of using 3D technology to print thermoelectric generators could lead to walls that generate electricity through differences in temperature.
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The EWICON bladeless wind turbine contains no moving parts, instead using electrically charged water droplets to produce electricity.
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Implants able to hold bones together during healing and dissolve when not needed anymore could reduce the numbers of surgeries required to repair complicated breaks.
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The GDC Hook Knife from Gerber is an undercover pocket knife designed to fit on a key chain.
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The solar-powered waterpod, designed to provide clean water to desert communities, made a splash at Morocco’s ‘nomadic festival.’
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The NEXThaler was created to automate the dose and delivery of asthma medication simple and intuitive.
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A new snap-proof tether about half the diameter of a human hair could bring the space industry a step closer to making solar sails a reality.
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Researchers have developed a navigation system that guides the visually impaired with auditory cues, creating a sort of map of the area.
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