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Reinventing the Wheelchair

Reinventing the Wheelchair

A new wheelchair could be hitting the market this year thanks to one group of persistent grad students from Sweden. The Scewo chair uses specialized rubber tracks to grip on to stairs, allowing for the chair to maintain stability, even on spiral staircases. Its large wheels allow the chair to maneuver many obstacles, while still …

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SNOGO – Bringing Innovation to Downhill Skiing

SNOGO – Bringing Innovation to Downhill Skiing

The sport of downhill skiing hasn’t changed much since it was first invented in 1840. Two poles and two skis seem to do the trick, and once you learn, avid skiers claim it’s just like riding a bicycle. SNOGO, wanting to change the traditional method of speeding down the mountain, invented the SNOGO Ski Bike. …

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Ford: Turning Driverless Cars into Movie Theaters

Ford: Turning Driverless Cars into Movie Theaters

We’ve come a long way in the past 40 years. It wasn’t long ago that you could pack the family into the car and head down the road and see a drive-in movie. One company is putting a new spin on this classic concept. The Ford Motor Company envisions a world where humans kick back …

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Security Robots Take To the Streets

Security Robots Take To the Streets

California start-up, Knightscope Inc., is revolutionizing the security industry. If you haven’t seen their latest invention already, you will soon. The K5 is one of Knightscope’s more popular robots. Standing six feet tall and weighing 400 pounds, this is one security guard you won’t be able to sneak by. Patrolling parking garages, hallways, sports stadiums …

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Electric Truck Vendor Brings Innovation to Industry

Electric Truck Vendor Brings Innovation to Industry

A new electric truck startup has come out of the shadows and claimed that they can beat the Tesla Semi to market. Thor Trucks’ ET-One is a retrofitted “Frankenstein” that’s built from parts of other semi-trucks, and runs on a battery. With a range of 300 miles and a load capacity of 80,000 pounds, this …

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3 Inventions That Have Impacted the Holiday Season

3 Inventions That Have Impacted the Holiday Season

With the Christmas countdown clock ticking, we felt it would be appropriate to highlight the inventions that have had the most significant impact on the holiday season. The Artificial Christmas tree First on our list is the artificial Christmas tree. Artificial trees have been around for a pretty long time; brought to America by German …

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