Tag: Concepts &Amp; Prototypes
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Goedzak ("good bag") designs a new approach to reuse
Dutch design firm Waarmakers proposes a new take on an old trick, and gets us pondering the best options for stuff we no longer use.
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Dirty house? Clean it up with this trash-powered robot
Don’t dismiss this gadget as just another Roomba. This robot draws power from the very refuse it’s designed to scoop up.
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Concept for smarter wave power device a winner in GE's Ecomagination Challenge
The company says this system is simpler than other wave devices that need to be finely tuned to the waves to pick up their energy.
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BikeSpike tracks your bike, detects thefts and crashes
A tiny device featuring GPS and an open API allows you to see exactly what's going on with your bike, and where it's headed if stolen.
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Remora fish, those suckers of the sea, are inspiring new adhesives
Remora fish are known for their ability to latch on to other fish and not let go. How they do that is of interest to scientists, who are looking toward this fish for clues to better adhesives.
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Pop-up closet and shelves perfect for tiny spaces
This closet is made for people constantly traveling, moving, or for those living in small spaces.
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Robotic fish learns to navigate currents and turbulence in water
Researchers have given a robotic fish a sensing organ that all real fish have, allowing them to navigate through troubled water.
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Brilliant energy-generating soccer ball finally on sale
This fantastic design of a soccer ball that generates electricity while you play has hit Kickstarter, and you can finally own one for yourself.
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The ultimate bike helmet has embedded turn signal lights
This bike helmet wants to make sure drivers know where your head is at, and where it's going.
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Laser GPS navigation for cyclists promotes safe riding
This concept device puts the navigation instructions on the road in front of you, where your eyes should be, instead of on the handlebars.
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Using Solar Energy to Create Wind Power
This unique wind power solution involves using the heat of the sun to create an artificial wind to power turbines.
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Stretchable Electrical Wires Are Self-Healing
The new technology has multiple benefits for repairing or rewiring circuits.
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Shape Shifting Solar Lamp Looks Like Robot Claw
This solar powered lamp can be twisted into different positions, but all of them look like something found on a space ship.
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Powerful Portable Solar Power with WakaWaka Device
This popular solar charger is back with a new version of the device, and it is blowing its Kickstarter fundraising goals out of the water.
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Lights Powered by Gravity Brighten Rural Areas
A brilliant concept design comes up with a simple formula for powering lamps in off-grid areas.
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9 Drones Inspired by Nature
Drones are becoming an undeniable part of our future and many researchers look toward the natural world for design inspiration.
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iRock Rocking Chair Charges Your Apple Device
This design turns your nervous rocking movements into electricity as you wait impatiently for your iPad battery to charge.
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GPS-Equipped ‘Tumbleweed’ Is Eco-Friendly Minesweeper
Afghan designer Massoud Hassani created a cheap method of clearing an area of mines.
