There are all kinds of disabilities that keep people from doing as many things as they want to on their own. Some are genetic and some are caused by accidents but regardless of how, losing independence can be a terribly depressing reality for many people. OBI is the robotic arm that wants to help people with disabilities gain their independence in one are; eating.
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Sage Project – easy information on what you’re eating
People who want to know what’s in their food generally spend time looking at nutrition labels. These labels can be a bit hard for some to understand and they don’t always impart the sort of information that people are looking for. The Sage Project is a new way to look at food labels that gives you the info you want in a user-friendly format.
Read MoreSitpack – avoid standing when waiting in long lines
Standing in line is lame. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you are waiting for, standing in line is not a good time and if it’s for anything worthwhile, chances are you’re going to start feeling a bit achy before you get to the end. To save your legs, check out the Sitpack, a portable standing chair.
Read MoreHimalayan Salt Therapy Dome – same therapy, sleeker look
So you’ve heard of the benefits of the Himalayan Salt Lamps and you want to try them but your household aesthetic doesn’t really vibe with a large rock in your living space. That’s cool, the Himalayan Salt Therapy Dome lets you get all the benefits of a normal salt lamp but in a smoother package.
Read MoreWarka Water – check out this sustainable water harvesting tower
Humans have a really hard time surviving without water. It’s one of those things, like shelter and food that we REALLY need in order to stay alive but for some reason, we don’t always live in places where there is a lot water. The Warka Water design is a unique water harvesting technique that brings water to places that would be without.
Read MoreVR for the Elderly – a new way to use virtual reality may help some of society’s oldest people
When we think about virtual reality technology the first things that comes to mind is probably its use as an entertainment medium but it can be used for so much more. This fun time tech may be a major help to the elderly.
Read MoreBuddyTag – keep track of your kids and give them space with this cool wearable
Kids need to explore the world, that’s how they learn but the world can be a dangerous place for young ones. BuddyTag is a wearable designed to let you keep a watchful eye on your little ones without hovering over them.
Read MorePiper – the machine that wants to put end to food poisoning
If you’re stateside, over the last few months you’ve probably noticed a rise in food recalls due to nasty things like “possible listeria contamination”. It’s 2016 and we still haven’t gotten a handle on making sure our food won’t make us violently ill. Ancera Inc is working on a new innovation titled Piper that will hopefully cut down on these occurrences.
Read MoreZero Gravity Workstation 8 – pretend you’re sending emails from space with this station
Do you ever just wish you could add more of a future space station feel to your work day? Now you can with the Zero Gravity Workstation 8, the workstation that lets you act as if you’re in space.
Read MoreAutism Aid – the app created to spread Autism awareness
Most people are aware of Autism but they may not be really sure of what that means or how to help. One app developer in Ghana saw that there was a need for more education in that area and decided to fill the gap in with an app. The Autism Aid App is an app designed to help children and parents better understand Autism and find resources in their area.
Read MoreAtlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness – when was the last time you saw the stars?
Our world has changed drastically since the invention of the electric light. Since its introduction into modern life, it’s just gotten brighter and brighter to the point that most people don’t even experience true darkness anymore. The Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness shows you exactly how many people have lost darkness in their lives.
Read MoreGululu – the Tamagotchi water bottle of your child’s dreams
Drinking water is something that’s hard for everyone but it might be extra difficult to get kids to do it because water doesn’t really taste like anything. If you want to make sure that littler person in your life is getting enough H2O, the Gululu Interactive Water Bottle is the bottle that turns it into a game.
Read MoreRinseKit Portable Sprayer – stop the beach from coming home with you with this kit
Sand gets everywhere when you go to the beach. It’s impossible to avoid. You can use those showers to rinse off but chances are you’ll STILL track some to your car. With the RinseKit Portable Sprayer, you can rinse off right at your door.
Read MoreAutomatic Toothpaste Dispenser with Toothbrush Holder – stop struggling with the tube, get that paste at the touch of a button
Good dental hygiene is important but sometimes toothpaste is hard to dispense and how clean is your mouth really getting when your toothbrush is exposed to toilet water every time you flush? You know that it can shoot anywhere from two to 20 feet every time you flush. The Automatic Toothpaste Dispenser with Toothbrush Holder will give you solutions for these issues so you can brush easy.
Read MorePanasonic Echizen Lacquer Bladeless Air Generator Q – art or office supply, either way it’s super expensive
It’s hot and you’ve probably got a fan running at the very least. It’s probably some throw away plastic monstrosity that is an affront to beauty everywhere though. Why not upgrade that ugly thing to the Panasonic Echizen Lacquer Bladeless Air Generator Q, the most beautiful fan in the world.
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