Hyundai is building a ‘walking car’
Wheels have the advantage of speed, but can’t move as efficiently on rough terrain. Legs, on the other hand, can move on any terrain, but…
Safety
The Google Titan is a physical key that’s more secure than passwords
Passwords are pretty much the vanguards of internet security. Your phone may have facial recognition or fingerprint scanning, but ultimately, to log into a secure…
This Rescue Drone turns into a human safety net
I’ve always maintained that a robot should be built to do things humans can’t. Drones also fall in the same category. We can teach drones…
This Clock is also a life-saving emergency kit
A clock serves as an indication of whether you’re on time, early, or running late. The clock practically guides you through your day, directing your…
This mini-server is giving you back control and ownership of your data
Internet hacks have affected lives, societies, countries, and even governments. Whether it’s interference in elections, an email leak, password database leak, or just a leak…
Drone lights will guide you home
The idea seems wild, but the more and more you think about it, the more it begins making sense, and seems more plausible than before….
The MATE is a purely mechanical exoskeleton that augments human strength
The honest reality is that the exoskeletons that are designed for mainstream use have a completely different purpose from those popularized by pop-culture. There’s a…
Feel the breeze with this helmet that has its own Air Conditioner!
Designed to protect your head in the event of a collision (clearly the only unique selling point that matters), the helmet can sometimes be uncomfortable….
Never Miss a Package Again
For anyone who regularly receives packages (which is just about everyone thanks to Amazon), securing your packages once they’ve arrived is problematic if not entirely…
Volvo’s self-driving car has a redesigned seat belt for sleeping passengers
For a car that was built to be a room/cabin on wheels, safety takes on a completely different avatar. You can’t opt for the traditional…
A device that provides augmented reality for your ears
Vincent Van Gogh’s vision was much more receptive of yellows than most. A wine taster’s tongue can distinguish flavor profiles others cant. Similarly, everyone has…
The fire-hydrant gets a functional makeover
As designers, we have a habit, or rather a responsibility, of challenging the status quo. Be it something as ubiquitous as the credit card, or…