4961 innovations

Disposable satellite swarm for soldiers
segmented solid
DARPA call for disposable satellite swarm for soldiers
Flexible power: Twin Creeks’ 20-micrometer-thick metal-coated silicon wafers are flexible and strong
small size
Super thin Silicon Wafers to Cut the Cost of Solar Cells in Half
Using a photolithography process, scientists have created flat polymer sheets that bend themselves into three-dimensional shapes when exposed to water
fully 3D
Flat polymer sheets bend themselves into 3D shapes
NASA and GM engineers have created Robo-Glove, a power-assisted glove designed to keep astronauts and autoworkers from getting repetitive stress injuries
human + semi-automated tool
NASA and GM develop power-assisted Robo-Glove
The Weltzeituhr (World Clock) at Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany isn't anywhere near as accurate as the nuclear clock proposed by researchers
pulsating action
Super accurate nuclear clock proposed
A 285-micrometer Indy car printed with two-photon lithography
fully 3D
Super high-resolution 3D laser printer prints at five meters per second
A Spare Mobile Phone With A Battery Life Of 15 years!
single use
A spare mobile phone with a battery life of 15 years!
"Sombrero" by Mauricio Affonso
components with negative component
Sombrero Bottle Juicer
Solar energy-harvesting “nanotrees”
fully 3D
Solar energy-harvesting “nanotrees” could produce hydrogen fuel on a mass scale
Peugeot's elegant DL122
hollow
The DL122, a bicycle with a laptop compartment
Toshiba Tech's erasable toner lets you photo-uncopy
coordinated
Toshiba Tech's erasable toner lets you photo-uncopy
supermarket checkout scanner uses object recognition
human + semi-automated tool
Supermarket checkout scanner uses object recognition instead of bar codes
Spider Silk Violin Strings Make Amazing Sound
symmetric
Spider silk violin strings make amazing sound
Touchcode makes it easy to link multi-touch smartphones and tablets with printed materials, unlocking a host of entertainment, safety and information opportunities.
fully transparent
Touchcode is an invisible solution which links printed paper to digital content
Smart, Self-Healing Hydrogels Repair Themselves After Sustaining Damage
completely flexible
Smart, Self-Healing Hydrogels Repair Themselves After Sustaining Damage
As the boat moves, high-pressure air is pumped under the hull. This forms a bubble that lifts up to 85 percent of the hull's displacement.
gas
ASV hulls dramatically improve ship efficiency by riding on air
Scientists Create 230-Percent Efficient LED Bulbs
multiple
Scientists Create 230-Percent Efficient LED Bulbs
Albatros by Oscar Lhermitte
fully automated tool
Albatros, a bookmark that follows your reading
Fusilli-Shaped Radio Waves
fully 3D
The Pasta-Shaped Radio Waves That Promise Infinite Bandwidth
Carrying 6 pints is a doddle
components with negative component
Stack-Cups, Stackable Pint Glasses
The "Scrw" stool
components with negative component
corkscrew inspired, height adjustable stool 'Scrw'
The flexible sensors are made of gold antennae embedded in a purified silk film
using intelligent feedback
Edible Silk Sensors To Monitor Your Food
Tongue Drive Georgia Tech
human + semi-automated tool
Steer Your Wheelchair With Your Computerized Tongue Piercing
divisible is a balloon whisk that can be disassembled for easy cleaning and efficient storage
one or more joints
divisible is a user-friendly balloon whisk that is easy to wash and store
Power produced during landing can power plane during taxiing
coordinated
Aircraft harness energy from wheel rotation
Forget Shoes. What You Need are Kevlar Socks
passive
Kevlar Socks
WaterBob Turns Your Bathtub into an Emergency Drinking Water Reservoir
large size
WaterBob Emergency Water Reservoir
Swappable Soles Let These Boots Adapt To Any Condition
different components
Swappable Soles
Plastic container for serving the perfect portion every time
partially asymmetric
Perfect Portion Container
Your Next Laptop Might Be Made of Paper
Your Next Laptop Might Be Made of Paper
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