They say necessity is the mother of invention - that the primary driving force for all new creations is some sort of need. Each of these 9 brilliant new inventions answers a different human need - such as clean water or sanitation
They say necessity is the mother of invention - that the primary driving force for all new creations is some sort of need. Each of these 9 brilliant new inventions answers a different human need - such as clean water or sanitation - or an environmental necessity. To make them, gifted designers identified an important issue, came up with an innovative solution - and then put the wheels in motion to create some truly inspirational inventions.
#The invisible bike helmet
Designed by two Swedish students, Hövding is a stylish neck collar that contains an airbag helmet that inflates in the case of an accident. The new invention is available in select stores in Europe - and no doubt we'll be “seeing" more of Hövding in the near future.
#A water-filtering straw
The LifeStraw filter removes 99.9% of bacteria and 96.2% of viruses. It was initially created for those in emergency conditions and for people living in developing countries without enough fresh clean water. You can use this device to drink water from a river or a lake. It can be useful when you are not sure of the quality of the water you are drinking.
#The tiny disposable phone battery
The Mini Power is the eco-answer to keeping mobile phones charged and ready to go. Still in the design phase, these tiny cardboard capsules come in three sizes - two, four and six hours - and can be recycled after use.
#A mat with a built-in alarm clock
Meet the Ruggie, a new invention taking the Internet and our REM cycles by storm. To the naked eye, the device looks like a measly old rug, but it's actually an alarm clock. Yes, it's an alarm clock disguised as a rug, with built in speakers and a sensor that only shuts off once you stand on it for three seconds.
#This Small Patch Could Make You Invisible To Mosquitoes
It looks like a nicotine patch, but the little diamond-shaped Kite Patch is laced with a very special sauce that its developers claim can protect whoever wears it from mosquito bites for up to 48 hours.
#"Smart" glasses
There are many cool things about Vue glasses: they can make calls, transmit music, and be a navigator, pedometer, and calorie counter. The main thing is that they have a "Find my glasses" function, so you won’t need to spend hours looking for your glasses. Vue glasses look like regular glasses, they are controlled by touch, and they have a special case with wireless charging.
#A toothbrush that cleans your teeth by itself
#The invisible bike helmet
#A water-filtering straw
#The tiny disposable phone battery
#A mat with a built-in alarm clock
#This Small Patch Could Make You Invisible To Mosquitoes
#"Smart" glasses
#A toothbrush that cleans your teeth by itself
Are you tired of brushing your teeth for two minutes every single time? Do you find it hard to deal with precise cleaning of the enamel, getting rid of dental plaque and food remains? Maybe you should take a closer look at the newest invention avaible on the dental makret – Amabrush, the automatic toothbrush. It can clean the entire mouth cavity in 10 seconds.
#The edible water bottle you can make at home
Ooho is an innovative edible water “bottle” designed by three Londoners making all the headlines. With a catchy tagline, “Water you can eat,” it is a consumable spherical packaging of water created out of seaweed.
#Living with Senstone: The charm that turns your thoughts into text
Senstone can be attached to clothes or hung on one’s neck as a pendant. With just one click, the device starts transforming speech into text with 97% precision. It’s the dream of all students: now you don’t have to write down lecture notes! The pendant "understands" 12 languages.
