100 Amazing Inventions
81. Why is the Morpher helmet a handy invention?
MORPHER HELMET:
Anyone who rides a bike
knows that they must wear a helmet for their own protection.
But, helmets are bulky and difficult to store. This
difficulty inspired British cyclist Jeff Woolf to invent a helmet that
would be easier to carry around and store away.
The result was the Morpher Bike Helmet. What sets the
Morpher apart from ordinary helmets is the fact that it folds flat so
that it resembles a small textbook.
This means it will easily fit into backpack, purse or
briefcase. At the same time, it is safe as normal helmets, and has
already most European testing standards.
Its flat shape when folded makes it possible to be
sold by vending machines too. With its stunning looks, Morpher is
the answer to every cyclist's dream of a stylish, comfortable, and
easy to carry and store helmet that is also 100 percent safe.
82. Why is the Ring an amazing invention?
RING:
The Ring is a
brilliant invention by Logbar Inc. The technology offers a new
mode of communication that works through gesture recognition, and
uses Bluetooth based technology.
The Ring lets you control anything with a
gesture. It is an actual ring that is to be worn on the index
finger. The Ring recognises the motions of the finger, and uses
them to send texts, make payments, and control the TV, as well
as the lights. This latest wearable technology can be used to
control smart household items and even to make payments with the
swipe of a finger.
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| Ring connected to computer, phone via Bluetooth |
For example, drawing an envelope shape in mid
air opens an email, drawing a camera opens the camera app on a
connected phone, or drawing a musical note will start playing
songs.
83. Why is the hoverboard considered a fun invention?
HOVERBOARDS:
A Hoverboard is a self
balancing without wheels and consists of a gryoscope, which
is a device consisting of a wheel or disc, mounted so that
it can spin rapidly about an axis, which is itself free to
alter in direction.
A Hoverboard also has motors that keep the
board balanced, and move it forward, microprocessors to
manage power output to the motors, and large batteries to
fuel the device. Hoverboards do not hover, but they are
great fun, and are used for all kinds of stunts, racing in
hallways, and even dance routines.
Shane Chen is the man who developed and
patented the Hoverboard design, and in a very short
time, they have become enormously popular.
84. Why is the Microsoft Holo Lens an extraordinary
invention?
HOLO LENS:
Virtual Reality
headsets, like Oculus Rift, create a virtual world
when you wear them. Microsoft's HoloLens is an
Augmented Reality or AR Headset. It overlays graphics
and text on the real world as you see it through the
device's lenses. The HoloLens is the first ever
Microsoft Hologram device that will fuse the real
world and the virtual reality.
Holograms are 3D images that have
been projected and captured on a 2D surface. If you
look at these holograms from different angles, you
see objects from different perspectives, just like
you would if you were looking at a real object. Some
holograms even appear to move as you walk past them,
and look at them from different angles.
The HoloLens can project virtual or
digital images to the real world. The images would
appear a 3D objects which would enable the user to
manipulate these objects.
The device is being used by NASA
to mimic Mars terrain in tabs.
85. Why is the Safety Truck a welcome
invention?
SAFETY TRUCKS:
Many road accidents are caused
when drivers try to overtake large trucks,
without realizing what lies ahead. The Safety
Truck is a creative solution to this problem,
put forth by Samsung, and an advertising
agency in Argentina named Leo Burnett.
The Safety Truck consists of
a wireless camera attached to the front of
the truck, which is connected to a video
wall made out of dour exterior monitors,
located on the back of the truck. The
monitors give drivers behind the truck a
view of what is going on ahead
This allows drivers to have
a better view deciding whether it is safe
to overtake. It may also reduce the risk
of accidents caused by sudden
braking.