Alternative Mobility for Rehabilitation
The Synchronic Walking Assistant is the result of various, subjective technological interpretations of the anatomical & physiological archetype of the human stride as well as…
Medical
Syringe for Safe Injection
The One Time Injection Needle aims to help prevent accidental and intentional misuse, both of which contribute to the spread of disease such as HIV…
Big Time Dental Alert!
I’d much rather get hit by a car than pay my dentist a visit! The noise of the drill machine and the sterile probes are…
Enhancements for the Visually Impaired
The Sentire walking cane is the result of a study into visually impaired users’ preference between various tools for mobility including the standard cane and…
Life Saving Air Drones
The Airborne Avalanche Rescue System by designer Tatjana Rolle aims to decrease crucial emergency rescue times after avalanches by utilizing autonomous airborne drones to detect…
Multi-rescue Life Preserver
Current life preserver designs are useful but don’t account for these simultaneous rescues. The D-Rescue Can is a rugby-ball shaped preserver, perfect for throwing, that…
Baby Fever!
The Easy Read Thermometer is specifically designed for taking the temperature of babies. The idea may be old school of a strip, but the innovation…
Mobile Communications for the Deaf
The Communicaid is a whole system of products designed to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing people. The Visual Sound Station and Glasses are portable devices…
Breathe Easy
What we have here is a brilliant idea that can go on to save many lives during a smoke crisis in subway trains. However it…
KwickScreen Wins 2011 James Dyson Award
A winner of the 2011 James Dyson Award, this incredibly useful design called the KwickScreen is already finding its place in hospitals around the world….
Children Need A Bear Hug!
Apparently pressure applied to the torso of autistic children helps keep regulate the sensory system to relieve anxiety, reduce unwanted behaviors, and help increase focus…
The Friendly IV-System
Pal is a new take on the iv system for non-ICU patients. It takes ergonomics and the psychological needs of the patient into consideration. Current…