Life-saving technologies
The pursuit of convenience and efficiency is the main source of inspiration for inventors. After all, people are fascinated by technologies that simplify life.
Today we talk about 15 brilliant innovations that meet different needs: from water treatment to one-time charging. These are striking examples of how talented people find problems, develop solutions and implement them for the benefit of humanity..
1. Lunch set for patients with dementia
Eatwell is a set of 8 items that help people with Alzheimer’s disease and loss of practical skills eat independently. The cups have a tilted bottom, which prevents them from falling. Simplified use of a spoon from which you can’t easily drop the food. The bright design of the dishes allows you to better identify food.
The colors are chosen according to the results of a study in Boston: people with cognitive problems eat and drink more when using bright dishes. The curved shape of the spoons repeats the bends of cups and plates – it’s easier to take food and make it more secure.
2. Tubular filter for water
A LifeStraw plastic tube cleans water from virtually all biological contaminants, making it potable. The invention was created to save people in third world countries. According to rough estimates, one sixth of the world’s population does not have access to safe drinking water. So far, the device is disposable, therefore, a resource of 700 liters is needed to supply a person with an annual supply.
3. Invisible bicycle helmet
Hovding is a stylish collar that acts as an airbag when riding a bicycle, scooter or motorcycle. It opens in the event of an accident and envelops the head, protecting against injuries. A padded helmet folds into the compartment at the back of the collar. An accelerometer and a gyroscope are built into it – they give a signal to open when they record the movements characteristic of an accident. The pillow is filled with helium no longer than 1/10 of a second. An important feature of Hovding is the built-in recorder. This device stores information in the last 10 seconds before an accident..
4. A sticker that makes a person “invisible” to mosquitoes
Kite Patch is a small sticker that attaches to clothing or skin. Developers from California (Olfactor company) claim that the device eliminates annoying insects for 48 hours. Obviously, such an invention makes outdoor recreation more comfortable, but the main goal of the creators was the fight against mosquitoes that carry diseases. So far, the principle of operation of Kite Patch is kept secret.
5. Drinking book
This is another invention created to purify water. The book itself does not quench thirst, but it can be used as a filter. Sheets of this product are coated with silver nanoparticles, which kill 99.9% of bacteria. According to the developers, a page is enough to provide one person with water for 30 days.
6. House for refugees
As part of the IKEA-UN partnership, several thousand Better Shelter (“Best Shelter”) plastic shelters were made to house refugees. Thermal insulation in these tents is provided by foamy walls, and electricity is generated using solar panels. One dwelling with an area of 17.5 m2 designed for 5 people and can be easily assembled.
Life-saving technologies like Better Shelter are a solution to the problem of refugee location. They increase comfort, equipped with ventilation, lighting and mosquito nets..
7. Disposable phone batteries
Mini Power is a miniature, external capsule for charging mobile devices. They are available in three versions – for two, four or six hours, and after use can be recycled. Designer Tsung Chi-Hsien won with this idea the international Red Dot Design Award. He suggests that Mini Power will be widely sold in regular stores both individually and in sets..
8. Application for helping the visually impaired and blind
Technology that makes life easier will not do without Be My Eyes. This is a mobile application through which a person with vision problems can get help from a seer. The functionality is based on video calls: a visually impaired person contacts a volunteer, and he helps him navigate through the video. The founder of the project itself also has poor eyesight – based on his own experience, he claims that the application will change the daily life of blind people, thanks to remote assistance.
9. A floating urn that cleans the ocean
Seabin is a simple ocean water filter developed by two surfers from Australia. It separates from the liquid not only solid foreign objects and particles, but also oil and fuel residues. The technology is based on conventional filters for pools, but is specialized for operation in lakes, harbors and ports. Seabin can collect up to 1.5 kilograms of garbage in one day.
10. Fluffy robot therapist
Paro is a robotic seal with five sensors that help it interact with people and treat them. The fluffy robot has a moving body, makes cute seal sounds, reacts to touch and the voice of a person. Studying the experience of communication, he gradually adjusts his behavior to the needs and characteristics of the user. Paro is recommended for the care of the elderly, people with traumatic injuries and serious illnesses..
11. Soccer ball generating electricity
SOCCKET is a portable ball-generator. The energy generated and accumulated during the game is used to burn the LED lamp. Support for the project brings double benefits – for each SOCCKET purchased, the company sends one ball to children from developing countries..
12. Kit for improving hygiene during menstruation
Flo – a set for washing, drying and storing sanitary reusable pads. It is simple and economical to use. The development aims to improve hygiene in countries where menstruation is stigmatized and tampons and pads are not always available. In fact, this is a basket that is tacked on ropes and, when closed, becomes a dryer. It comes with a case for storing used or clean hygiene items..
13. Edible packaging for water
This invention from the UK is made from an extract of seaweed, and outperforms plastic bottles in environmental friendliness. Ooho can be safely thrown away in nature, because the material is easily decomposed and processed by soil. Moreover, it can even be eaten without harm to health. True, the product has no taste.
For hygienic reasons, it is produced in two layers – the outer shell is discarded before using the inner one. Ooho developers argue that the production of such packaging is cheaper than plastic bottles, but does not threaten the environment and does not complicate disposal. Life-saving technologies that make nature better.
14. Human waste bus
The British garbage recycling company GENeco introduced a fundamentally new concept of public transport. The fuel for BioBus is methane, which, in turn, is obtained from human organic waste. The technology is already being used in practice – the first of its kind bus serves visitors to Bristol Airport.
Approximate estimates say that for a full refueling of transport annual products of 5 people are needed. Such a reserve allows you to overcome 305 km of track. An additional advantage is that biofuels emit less carbon dioxide during combustion than diesel.
15. Hand-operated dishwasher
Circo is a dishwasher designed by Israeli designer Chen Levin. This is a standalone household appliance that does not consume electricity, but is manually operated. The user only needs to rotate the handle of the device – this movement creates a stream of water, which is heated using a tablet of sodium acetate. The dishwasher saves not only time and energy: it needs about 2.65 liters of water for one cycle of operation, and about 8.3 models for electric models.
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