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’re going to shell out the money for premium ice cream, you would be pretty unhappy if your pistachios were soggy, right? That’s what one Massachusetts woman thought, and she decided to take her dissatisfaction all the way to the top. What she didn’t expect was an invitation to visit the Ben & Jerry’s…
Bon Appetit magazine is enticing a lot of “foodies” to check out its 25 Food Trends for 2013. One of my favorites is the homemade yogurt. Who knew it could be that easy? And as many of you have told me, the idea of being self-sufficient home farmers or canners is one that is definitely…
I spotted this interesting innovation over at Gizmodo on a new idea for vehicle tires. These haven’t come out yet, but the developers hope these will become invaluable to consumers looking for this sensory solution: Continental already sells tires packed with monitors that keep tabs on air pressure, automatically letting you know when it gets…
I’m excited to see the technological possibilities that open new doors for people with disabilities. In this case, a new smart wristwatch can alert people who are hard of hearing to the sounds around them. The watch is from South Korea-based Moneual, and it’s called the SCS1000. Here is the story from Springwise.com: Showcased at…
This innovative gadget will be sure to find uses for anyone who draws their ideas on napkins. 3Doodler is the “world’s first 3D printing pen, and lets you draw three-dimensional structures in midair. WobbleWorks Toy and robotics company invented the pen, and it is actually affordable. While most 3D printers can cost thousands of dollars,…
A new shoe from Nike designed to help athletes maintain optimal traction on football turf is the first to feature a 3D printed plate. The cleats are on the market as the Nike Vapor Laser Talon, weighing in at just 5.6 ounces. Designers worked with trainers as well as long time partner and gold medal…
I came across an incredible story of two inventors, Mark Changizi and Tim Barber, who turned their research on human vision and blood flow into colorblindness-correcting glasses you can buy on Amazon for $300. Here is the story from PopSci.com: About 10 years ago, Mark Changizi started to develop research on human vision and how…
I first noticed this amazing innovation during the Superbowl in an ad for VGo, a robot that helped a young boy with life-threatening allergies attend his school. The boy’s name is Devon, and yes, he is real. So is the robot! Here is the story from FastCompany: A robot best known for its appearance in…
What do you think about companies that go the extra mile to enhance their customers’ cultural experience? That’s what Virgin America Airlines has done, by adding an in-flight art gallery for passengers in business class. Passengers are able to view and purchase paintings with the click of a button from the comfort of their seats….
