If you’ve been dreaming of strapping on your own “Iron Man” armor, you might have to wait a while longer. But revolutionary “bionic exoskeletons,” like the metal suit worn by comic book hero Tony Stark, might be closer than you think — just don’t expect to fly away in one. Exoskeleton developers working in rehabilitation are leading the way, creating […]
Robo Exoskeleton Suits
Knock Knock
Knock Knock @ HEAD media design from Khalil Klouche on Vimeo. Created by Khalil Klouche and aimed at small children, Knock Knock is a playful calculator which allows calculation on the wood surface by knocking and will give back the answer using the same knocking tone. Components include Arduino board, contact microphones and solenoids. The device was designed for the exhibition “Touch!” at MUDAC […]
Fire Blocking Gel
Barricade Fire Gel is a foam that you spray on your house before a wildfire. It stays wet for 48 hours and keeps burning embers from igniting the house. It easily washes off and, unlike most compressed air foam (CAF) systems, is EPA certified as nontoxic. Working just like the super absorbent polymers in the diaper, Barricade absorbs many times […]
Windcatcher Inflatable Air Pad
Using a radically different inflation technology, the Windcatcher air pad inflates in seconds without using any power or requiring any pumping. It even deflates instantly too. The secret behind the Windcatcher’s amazing speed of inflation is its ability to leverage the awesome properties of air. When you blow into the Windcatcher you create a stream of fast moving, low pressure […]
Pencils with Scents
These Smencils are pencils scented with peppermint. Studies have shown that peppermint stimulates the brain and improves concentration levels. So now you can have the benefits of peppermint while taking your tests. Sheets of newspaper are tightly rolled around the #2 graphite cores until pencils begin to take shape. Yes, they really are pencils made from rolled sheets of newspaper […]
Reflective Rope
The only thing more important than “knowing the ropes” is being able to see where they are, even in the dark. Introducing Nite Ize Reflective Rope: 50 beautiful, visible feet of it. When you’re out in the elements at night there are enough hazards to navigate without worrying about losing sight of what you’ve got tied down. The Nite Ize […]
Drawer’s Table Set
German manufacturer Alno created a set, table and two seats, that is built right into the kitchen cabinetry and can be tucked away when not in use. A lovely thought for a tiny space dweller. Although the weight capacity of the pull-out pieces is a concern, I really love the idea. In a small studio where all functional areas are […]
The Single Handed Barber
The Single Handed Barber is the electric hair trimmer that cuts evenly in any direction, enabling you to maintain your own closely cropped, clean-cut hairstyle. As simple as combing your hair, the circular trimmer’s rotary cutting system and razor-sharp stainless steel blades cut as the unit is moved circularly through your hair while accommodating the contours of your pate. The […]
Smart Guitar Etune
Make tuning your guitar a thing of the past by picking up a new model with Gibson Min-ETune. This clever, battery-powered robot tuner can tune all six strings in just seconds, and delivers over 75 tunings per charge. To do so, it tunes your physical strings — as opposed to digitally, which can result in degraded tone — and gives […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 157
Billboard With A Social Touch Conceived by BBDO Bangkok for Thailand-based DIY store HomePro, the creators of the initiative realized that those who can’t afford proper accommodation were using old advertisement boards as makeshift walls for their homes. Instead of its usual road-side billboards, HomePro called on the creative agency to build more sturdy boards which had the advertisement […]