IdeaConnection: Discover new inventions, innovations and products.

Woven Carbon Fiber Frame for Very Light Rail

May-22-19
An impressively lightweight Very Light Rail (VLR) vehicle frame woven from carbon fiber can be easily assembled, repaired, and recycled.

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Masimo Radius PPG Monitors Vitals on the Move

May-21-19
The Masimo Radius PPG wireless sensor monitors pulse and oxygen while allowing the patient more freedom to move about.

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Shaping Lenses with Liquid and Magnets

May-21-19
An innovative lens-shaping technique relies on movable magnets to create custom lenses.

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Spider Hairs Help Drones Fly Safer

May-21-19
Sensors inspired by spider hair could help autonomous drones better detect and avoid obstacles.

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Electro-Bandage Breaks up Biofilms

May-20-19
An innovative bandage that fights biofilms with electricity could help reduce infection in wounds.

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Hank Robot Has the Human Touch

May-20-19
The impressively dexterous Hank robot can mimic the ability of the human hand to pick up small and delicate objects.

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Wearble Personal Thermostat Patch

May-20-19
A wearable patch that provides temperature regulation could save energy by functioning as a personal thermostat.

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Hyperelastic Bone Aids in Skull Reconstruction

May-19-19
A readily available 3D-printed hyperelastic bone could have important applications in reconstructive skull surgeries.

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Surface Treatment Rolls the Heat Away

May-19-19
An innovative surface treatment that encourages water droplets could improve refrigeration technology and reduce energy use.

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Microchip Separates CTCs with Magnetic Beads

May-19-19
An innovative microfluidic chip relies on magnetic beads to isolate almost all of the circulating tumor cells in a blood sample.

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Wootzkin Electronic Skin

May-18-19
The Wootzkin electronic skin from Wootzano gives robots a sense touch suitable for delicate tasks.

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Laser Microscope Performs Cut-Free Surgery

May-18-19
An innovative laser microscope able to perform surgery without cutting could offer a revolutionary treatment for diseases like skin cancer.

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Google's Translatotron Preserves Tone

May-18-19
Google's Translatotron aims to improve communication by translating tone and cadence as well as words.

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Smart Cartons Reduce Food Waste

May-17-19
A smart milk carton helps prevent food waste by offering consumers and retailers a more precise expiration date.

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Washable Batteries for Wearable Electronics

May-17-19
Ink-based, washable batteries could be woven into clothing to provide a safe and comfortable way to power wearable electronics.

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Brain-Controlled Hearing Aid Knows What to Listen To

May-17-19
An experimental brain-controlled hearing aid identifies and amplifies only what the wearer wants to hear.

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App and Paper Funnel Diagnose Ear Infections

May-16-19
A smartphone app listens for ear infections with the help of a paper cone.

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Biohybrid Robot Responds to Light to Deliver Drugs

May-16-19
A shape-shifting, biohybrid robot inspired by whales will swim through the bloodstream to deliver targeted medication with impressive maneuverability.

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UrgoNight Headset Trains the Brain for Better Sleep

May-16-19
The head-worn UrgoNight invention promises a good night’s sleep by training the wearer’s brain during the day.

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Rachio Wireless Flow Meter Stops Leaks

May-15-19
The Rachio Wireless Flow Meter works with the company’s smart sprinkler system to detect leaks and shut off the water flow.

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Tineco Smart PURE ONE S12 Self-Cleans and Adjusts Suction

May-15-19
The PURE ONE S12 smart vacuum from Tineco boasts an array of AI-powered features to offer a better—and quieter—clean.

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Multi-Purpose Wearable Sensor Monitors Blood and Sweat

May-15-19
Multi-purpose sensors able to take both blood and sweat measurements would offer a broad-spectrum overview of the wearer’s health.

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Nike Fit System Uses AI to Find Your Size

May-14-19
The AI-powered Nike Fit system relies on a smartphone to help ensure the perfect fit.

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Xenco Medical Vending Machine

May-14-19
The Xenco Medical vending machine will dispense disposable spinal tools and implants via a touchscreen interface.

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Plant-Based Foam Outperforms Styrofoam

May-14-19
A new plant-based foam material offers a bio-degradable—and more effective—alternative to traditional Styrofoam.

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AliveCor’s KardiaMobile 6L 6-Lead Consumer ECG

May-13-19
AliveCor’s new KardiaMobile 6L 6-lead consumer ECG delivers accurate readings without wires.

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Lubricated Fingertips Let Robots Get a Grip

May-13-19
An innovative, lubricant-based friction reduction system improves robotic dexterity in both wet and dry conditions.

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Hummingbird-Inspired Drone Hovers and Turns

May-13-19
A hummingbird-inspired drone able to hover and made quick turns in mid-air can travel deftly through rubble and crowded areas.

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AirZen Personal Climate Control

May-12-19
The AirZen personal climate control device optimizes personal airspace in five different ways.

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Leech Robot Climbs Walls

May-12-19
The nature-inspired LEeCH robot can climb walls and other vertical surfaces by elongating its body like a leech.

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Backmate Massager Relieves Back Pain

May-12-19
The Backmate self-massager opens the door to fast relief from back pain, neck pain and sore muscles.

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Compacy Morus Zero Dries with Vacuum Technology

May-11-19
The Morus Zero countertop dryer invention uses Vacuum+ technology to clean clothes quickly and with less energy.

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Diet DASH Game Promotes Healthy Eating

May-11-19
The Diet DASH video game helps people conquer sugar cravings by targeting the impulse area of the brain.

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Future-Proof RFA Ebike

May-11-19
The future-proof RFA ebike from Xtracycle boasts a modular design that allows it to shift to changing needs.

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Ford Survival Robot Learns the Way Around Factories

May-10-19
Ford’s Survival robot assists in factory settings by learning the layout as it travels, eliminating the need for any special set up.

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Skiin Health-Monitoring Underwear

May-10-19
The comfortably smart underwear from Skiin takes a bottoms-up approach to health monitoring.

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GoSun Chill Solar-Powered Cooler

May-10-19
The GoSun Chill solar-powered cooler dumps the ice for the cooling power of the sun.

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Multi-Tool EST Shovel

May-09-19
The multi-tool EST Shovel packs eighteen different tools into its lightweight frame.

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Sound Spotlights from Metamaterials

May-09-19
A careful deployment of acoustic metamaterials can create a sound spotlight targeted to specific areas.

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Waterproof Coating Could Lead to Solar-Produced Fuels

May-09-19
A waterproof coating for perovskite solar cells could make the panels suitable for rooftops as well as hydrogen fuel production.

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Confirm Rx Implantable Cardiac Monitor Pairs with a Smartphone

May-08-19
The implantable Confirm Rx cardiac monitor from Abbot communicates its findings with a paired smartphone.

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Tammock Bring Tent Hammocks Down to Earth

May-08-19
The freestanding Tammock hammock-tent invention from LIT Outdoors brings the comfort of hammock tents to tree-free zones.

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Bone-Repair Device Reduces X-Ray Use

May-08-19
An innovative device that secures bone fractures with magnets would reduce the amount of x-rays and time needed to perform the procedure.

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Recool Biodegradable Igloo Cooler

May-07-19
The Recool cooler from Igloo ditches Styrofoam to create the world’s first cooler made up of completely biodegradable materials.

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Breakthrough Plastic Breaks Down for Recycling

May-07-19
A truly recyclable next-generation plastic can be broken down to the molecular level and then reassembled without sacrificing quality.

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Scrubba Wash Bag MINI

May-07-19
Designed for lightweight travels, the tiny Scrubba Wash Bag MINI keeps clothes clean on the go.

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Smart Pill Bottle Detects Tampering

May-06-19
A smart pill bottle able to send a wireless alert at signs of tampering or unsafe storage will increase patient safety.

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Philips's VitalMinds Reduces ICU Delirium

May-06-19
The VitalMinds light therapy system from Philips helps control the delirium that can afflict patients in the ICU.

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Grooved Solar Cells Offer More for Less

May-06-19
An innovative new solar cell design relies on micro-grooves to increase efficiency and lower manufacturing costs.

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Automatic Bag Valve Mask Pumping Device

May-05-19
An attachment that automatically pumps ventilator bags could free up responders to perform other tasks.

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Tronex Hands-Free Flexible Flashlight

May-05-19
The Tronex flashlight offers hands-free light control ranging from personal illumination to the power of a search and rescue device.

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Radar-Based Contactless Patient Monitoring

May-05-19
A radar-based remote monitoring system can accurately track a patient’s vitals non-invasively in uncontrolled settings.

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Flexible Batteries from Nanotube Forests

May-04-19
Flexible batteries made of crumpled nanotube forests could help power wearable electronics.

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Safer Robots Through Knitting

May-04-19
Soft toys powered by knitted tendons offer a novel exploration into soft robotics.

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VivaQuant RX-1 Offers Continuous Heart Monitoring

May-04-19
The wearable VivaQuant RX-1 gives heart patients a new degree of freedom without sacrificing health monitoring.

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Rust-Inspired Super-Strong Supercapacitor

May-03-19
The same mechanism that creates rust has inspired an ultra-strong supercapacitor able to withstand a hammer strike.

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Polymer Films Lead to Flexible Heat Sinks

May-03-19
Polymer films able to conduct heat without trapping it could lead to lighter cars and electronics.

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Hydrade Solar-Powered Smart Bottle Shares Sips

May-03-19
Stay hydrated while sharing your water with the solar-powered Hydrade smart bottle.

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LumiLevel Replaces the Bubble with LEDS

May-02-19
The LumiLevel replaces the typical floating bubble spirit level with a series of bright LED lights for easier visualization.

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Pellet-Fueled Cookstove Cuts Air Pollution

May-02-19
A new pellet-fueled cookstove design reduces air pollutants by up to 90 percent.

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Easy Eddy Modular Paddleboard

May-02-19
The modular Easy Eddy standup paddleboard from Artech breaks into three pieces for easy transport and storage.

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CleanCase Brings Sterile Smartphones into the OR

May-01-19
The CleanCase from SteriDev ensures digital devices brought into the OR are sterile and safe.

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Wheeebo Water Saucer

May-01-19
The Wheeebo saucer-shaped invention from Yanmar can cruise along the surface of the water in response to the rider’s body weight.

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Aerogel Sponge Improves Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

May-01-19
A highly-porous graphene aerogel sponge could help usher in a new generation of lithium-sulfur batteries.

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Separating Wastewater with Sunlight

Apr-30-19
A novel swiss cheese chamber design and some helpful bacteria have opened the door to a new way to collect hydrogen from wastewater.

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Squid-Inspired Heat-Regulating Material

Apr-30-19
An innovative squid-inspired material can stretch to regulate heat by trapping and releasing it as needed.

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Mechanical Trees Capture CO2 for Reuse

Apr-30-19
Mechanical trees able to capture carbon dioxide could reduce pollution while also collecting the gas for reuse.

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Narwal Self-Cleaning Robotic Mop

Apr-29-19
The Narwal robotic vacuum and mop will replace its dirty mop water when done.

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Robotic Catheter Travels to Leaky Valves

Apr-29-19
An autonomous robot able to navigate inside the human heart offers a non-invasive way to repair leaky valves.

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Drobbable Robots Help First Responders

Apr-29-19
Round, squishy robots able to survive a 600-foot drop could be deployed in disaster areas to gather information on conditions on the ground.

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Sensar Gives Motorcycles Blind Spot Detection

Apr-28-19
The aftermarket Senzar system adds blind spot detection to any motorcycle.

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Caffeine Boost Solar Cell Efficiency

Apr-28-19
A conversation over coffee had led to caffeine-boosted solar cells that offer better performance and energy conversion.

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Micro-Bots Clean Teeth of Plaque

Apr-28-19
Micro-robots able to scrub teeth of plaque could one day offer a more comfortable alternative to sharp and invasive dental scrapers.

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Self-Braking Trolley Stops Automatically to Prevent Damage

Apr-27-19
Ford’s Self-Braking Trolley helps prevent runaway shopping cars and protect customers and cars.

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Wood-Based Fire Retardant

Apr-27-19
An innovative wood-based fire-retardant coating could be applied to the wood in the form of a paint or stain.

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OSCaR CubeSats Catch Space Debris on the Cheap

Apr-27-19
The tiny OSCaR CubeSat will autonomously locate and trap space debris with its onboard nets.

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Reversible Polymer Glows to Show Strain

Apr-26-19
A reversible polymer that glows under stress would offer an early warning sign of structural damage.

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Brain Implant Allows Synthesized Speech

Apr-26-19
A brain implant and virtual vocal tract able to produce synthetic speech could give a voice to people who have lost their own.

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Detecting Sepsis Quickly with Light

Apr-26-19
A new device that detects sepsis using light can identify the deadly condition in less than thirty minutes.

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EndoPil Capsule Inflates to Lose Weight

Apr-25-19
The EndoPil weight-loss capsule can be triggered magnetically to create a feeling of fullness.

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Lego Braille Bricks Makes Braille Learning Fun

Apr-25-19
The Lego Braille Bricks project aims to help visually impaired children learn Braille while they play.

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Marine Skin Patch Feels Better, Dives Deeper

Apr-25-19
A newly improved Marine Skin sensor can be applied without adhesives and survive greater depths than its predecessor.

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NeuroSigma Monarch Treats ADHD without Drugs

Apr-24-19
The Monarch external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation from NeuroSigma offers a drug-free way to treat children with ADHD.

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Improved Kirgami Snake-Bot Slithers Better

Apr-24-19
A newly improved snake-inspired soft robot powered by origami is both faster and more precise than its predecessor.

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Tack Endovascular System Patches Torn Vessels

Apr-24-19
The Tack Endovascular System from Intact Vascular repairs tears created during angioplasties with a series of tiny, gently-pushing stents.

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Detecting PSTD Through Speech

Apr-23-19
A new method of detecting PSTD can identify the disorder using snippets of speech with an 89 percent accuracy.

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Crystal-Powered Eco-Friendly Refrigeration

Apr-23-19
An innovative solid-state refrigeration system featuring plastic crystals could offer an eco-friendly and more efficient means of refrigeration.

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Wrist-Worn EpiWear Stops Allergic Reactions

Apr-23-19
The innovative EpiWear wearable epinephrine delivery device offers a much quicker response time than the traditional EpiPen.

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Vacuum Fire Fighting System Traps the Fire Inside

Apr-22-19
Designed for use in enclosed spaces, the VEM fire extinguisher concept would suck the fire into a vacuum chamber instead of spraying it with chemicals.

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Morphing Origami Structures For Space and Sound

Apr-22-19
An innovative morphing origami-based structure could have applications ranging from solar arrays to crash protection for flying drones.

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Hush Iced Weighted Blanket

Apr-22-19
The Hush Iced Weighted Blanket promotes better sleep by addding a cozy weight without unwanted heat.

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Inkjet-Printed MXene Energy Storage

Apr-21-19
An innovative conductive ink can be used by an inkjet printer to print flexible energy storage of any shape and size.

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RaDoTech Personal Health Scanner

Apr-21-19
The RaDoTech personal full-body health scanner lets users track their organ health from home.

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Vertical iHarvest Garden Grows More with Less

Apr-21-19
The iHarvest vertical garden from IGWorks can grow up to 30 fruits and vegetables simultaneously in under three square feet of floor space.

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Maquet PowerLED II Smart Surgical Lights

Apr-20-19
The Maquet PowerLED II smart surgical lights from Getinge will deliver light in different colors to aid in minimally invasive procedures and reduce fatigue.

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Corn-Starch Patch Helps Hearts Heal

Apr-20-19
A new hydrogel patch could aid in recovery after a heart attack by reducing the stretching that occurs after the attack.

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Tiny, Low-Cost Radar Offers Better Navigation

Apr-20-19
A small and low-cost radar system could help both the visually impaired and unmanned devices navigate their environment.

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Wood-Based Solar Desalinator

Apr-19-19
An innovative wood-based, self-cleaning solar evaporator could make desalination stations affordable—and practical—for more locations.

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PlamsaTYPHOON Eliminates Endoscope Bacteria

Apr-19-19
The PlasmaTYPHOON from PENTAX Medical dries endoscopes quickly to help ensure they are clean and safe for use.

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Handlebar Moter Reduces E-Bike Falls

Apr-19-19
An innovative e-bike designed with seniors in mind places a motor in the handlebars to help the rider keep their seat.

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Color-Changing Materials offer Full Transparancy

Apr-18-19
A material able to quickly change from transparent to different bright hues could have applications ranging from skyscraper windows to cosmetics.

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MODL Utility Water Bottle

Apr-18-19
The MODL utility bottle expands beyond the typical water bottle with its collapsible body and shower attachment.

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Biosensor Bandage Tests Sweat to Monitor Health

Apr-18-19
A biosensor bandage able to collect and analyze sweat could offer an affordable alternative to blood samples.

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Vapor Bubbles Offer Painless Tattooing

Apr-17-19
A new laser-based tattooing method replaces the traditional needles with ultra-fast microjets of ink.

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Insect-Inspired Drone Folds Wings to Fight Wind

Apr-17-19
An insect-inspired drone able to fold its arms in flight could carry a larger payload with less energy use.

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Redesigned Endoscope Offers Affordable Cancer Screenings

Apr-17-19
A redesigned, affordable endoscope could revolutionize cancer screening in impoverished countries.

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MOF Coating Creates Chemical Killing Textiles

Apr-16-19
A new textile coating could protect wearers from dangerous chemical agents, even in humid conditions.

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Ecomed Solutions HEMAsavR Collects Blood for Reuse

Apr-16-19
The HEMAsavR device from Ecomed Solutions captures blood loss during surgery to reduce the need for expensive and complex allogeneic blood transfusions.

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Snow TENG Harvests Electricity from Snow

Apr-16-19
The innovative Snow TENG nanogenerator can generate electricity from contact with snow.

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Portable Device Detects Heavy Metal in Water

Apr-15-19
A new portable water testing device for heavy metals mimics the natural process of the human body.

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Tackobox Smart Connect Gold Series Spinning Reel

Apr-15-19
The Tackobox Smart Connect Gold Series Spinning Reel will let your phone know when you have a bite.

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Sewing Machine Installs Brain Interfaces

Apr-15-19
An innovative sewing machine technique of installing brain electrodes could offer a new method of minimally invasive neural recording.

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Light-Therapy Reduces Transplant Risks

Apr-14-19
A new light-based process could help keep organs safe for transplant.

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TechLink Turbine Generates Power in Low Winds

Apr-14-19
A novel turbine inspired by Venetian blinds can generate power in winds too light for standard wind turbines.

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Engineered Bacteria Create Spider Silk

Apr-14-19
Super-strong spider silk spun by engineered bacteria could find its way into next-generation space suits.

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RoCycle Sorts Recycling by Touch

Apr-13-19
The RoCycle robotic can identify different types of material with impressive accuracy, and could help to automate recycling operations.

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Livongo Brings Diabetes Management to Alexa

Apr-13-19
Livongo and Amazon have partnered to offer the Livongo skill for Alexa, which will provide personalized insight on diabetes management.

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Closca Helmet Loop Packs Down for Transport

Apr-13-19
The sleek and packable Closca Helmet Loop will pack down for easy transport at the end of the ride.

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Deakin Cube Comfort Monitor Tracks Office Environments

Apr-12-19
Designed for office workers, the Deakin Cube Comfort Monitor tracks the environment in each office space to identify and address any potential issues.

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Electric Standing Desk with Flippable Platform

Apr-12-19
Current electric standing desks come with a single-colored desk platform. However, Fitfit's flippable platform electric standing desk allows you to have a dual-colored desk platform that can be flipped to the side you like, anytime you like.

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