Smart Helmet Gages Stress
As technology gets more intuitive, how can we leverage it to help people become healthier and avoid injuries or medical events? Here’s one way:
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Virtual reality glasses – made for cycling
With safety and coolness in mind, a company called Everysight is developing GPS-enabled “Raptor” smart glasses, designed for cyclists looking for data like speed, distance, heart rate, time, and turn-by-turn navigation in their line of sight. The glasses feature voice control and an interface that allows cyclists to use swipe gestures to turn on features without…
Egyptian invention cuts rice irrigation water by half
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How the 2015 predictions are panning out
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“Bone-Aid” an innovative flexible cast
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Defining the Insight-Driven Scoutable Need
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