I just saw this new Nano Cure Tech clothing line, and it’s pretty interesting. The Imperial Motion company is hoping to disrupt the textile industry with a jacket that actually repairs itself. The wearer simply rubs the fabric together for a few seconds, and the hole completely disappears. You can read more about it over at Business Insider. Check out this video:
Some of the most incredible innovation is coming in the realm of prosthetics. Artificial limbs have advanced to the point now that we can make fingers work simply by using our minds. Recently, a team of Swiss and Italian researches developed the LifeHand 2, which is a first-of-its-kind artificial hand that restores a sense of…
I came across this interesting iPhone app today from the Innovation Engineblog, and thought I’d share. This is the future of mobile communications! An astonishing app uses an iPhone’s accelerometer to sense the location of a tap on any surface and translate it into typed letters on a keyboard. We have virtual keyboards, clip-on keyboards,…
Here are some national health statistics that should frighten you out of your chair: Our western sedentary lifestyle is responsible for an estimated $24 billion in direct medical spending. Physical inactivity is responsible for almost 200,000 or 1 in 10 deaths each year. Diabetes accounts for more than $98 billion in direct and indirect medical…
Did you know that in the Netherlands, one out of three people consider a bicyle as their main form of transportation? Now the Volvo company has come up with a unique way to make commuting by bike more safe, with a transparent spray that cyclists and pedestrians can apply on their clothes or bikes before…
I’ve been following green concepts over the years, and I’m always excited to see trends in energy power that will eventually make it into our hands someday. Or in this case, onto our fingers! This innovative idea is a concept from the minds of two designers, Song Teaho and Hyejin Lee. Their new finger battery…
This mask has some applications that many of us perhaps haven’t thought of. It’s one of many innovations the scientific world is developing to explore new frontiers! Post by InnovationEdge.
I just saw this new Nano Cure Tech clothing line, and it’s pretty interesting. The Imperial Motion company is hoping to disrupt the textile industry with a jacket that actually repairs itself. The wearer simply rubs the fabric together for a few seconds, and the hole completely disappears. You can read more about it over at Business Insider. Check out this video:
The Upper Midwest Regional VEX Robotics Tournament was held a few weeks ago at Xavier High School. This tournament was the state’s largest competitive robotics event, and the sheer energy and excitement of the participants was astounding. And this was just one of many robotics competitions that are happening across the country this year. Robotics…
If you haven’t tried 3D printing yet, you most likely will give it a try in the next couple of years. Rapid Prototyping interest is skyrocketing not only for businesses, but even retail futurists are looking to a time when we’ll have 3D printing down at the local print shop and perhaps even in our…
AxiDraw V3 is coming out this month, and it is capturing penmanship, a writing skill many are thinking may fade into obscurity. Created by Evil Mad Scientist, it’s a pen-plotting robot that serves as a “personal writing and drawing machine.” The machine is $475. Its website states: “The AxiDraw is a simple, modern, precise, and…
Imagine walking or driving through your local neighborhood and getting an instant message that alerts you to a home for sale that matches your needs, or a message that tells you your favorite hot wings are the deal of the day at a restaurant right around the corner. We are getting closer and closer to…
Date rape is a global problem, and drug-laced drinks are often tied to trafficking of women. I wish we didn’t need to think about the need for innovations like this one. Fortunately, there are companies that do think about safety at a time when there are some who will take advantage of women in this…
Have you ever lost your phone? I have, and that uneasy feeling doesn’t come from losing my shopping apps – it comes from losing information that can put our finances and our identities at risk. For our safety and security, we might look to this idea to keep our information safe. The Californian Senate has…
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I just saw this new Nano Cure Tech clothing line, and it’s pretty interesting. The Imperial Motion company is hoping to disrupt the textile industry with a jacket that actually repairs itself. The wearer simply rubs the fabric together for a few seconds, and the hole completely disappears. You can read more about it over at Business Insider. Check out this video:
School’s out for most children, or will be in a week or two for everyone. What will keep their minds entertained? Parents looking to think outside of the toybox might want to consider these ideas. From educational electricity kits to plastic pizza frisbees, the toy industry is using technology and creative insights to shape what…
We still have a few months to go before putting our RVs in storage for the winter, right? I always enjoy hearing from friends and family about tips for “roughing it” in the woods. (Me, I prefer a condo getaway!) That’s why when I came across this innovative design, I wanted to share it. It’s…
I came across a post from a few years ago, and had almost forgotten how funny this was: When Good Laughs Inspire Innovation by Stefan Lindegaard Have you ever thought that bringing people together on innovation is like hearding cats? Cheryl Perkins, founder of InnovationEdge made me laugh when she included this video in…
It’s getting closer to pre-season, football fans! So to kick things off (sorry!), I thought I’d share how the Green Bay Packer’s new 21,500 square-foot pro shop has redesigned it’s layout and merchandise in a cool way to attract fans The 15 month project is a complete remodel of the northern and eastern faces of…
I’m sharing what some will tell you is one of the best motivational speeches ever. Croix Sather is a remarkable innovator who thinks outside the box and inspires many. He recently appeared on TedTalks, telling the story of his run across America, and how he was able to push through the pain and challenges of…
Did you know that once a pet has been brought into a shelter, it could be a short 72-hour wait before the shelter can euthanize your pet or adopt it out to another family? That fact has inspired one Vancouver-based company, PiP, to tap into technology to help pet owners find their lost companions before it’s…
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