The BuzzClip is a discreet wearable device that helps the blind or partially sighted navigate the world around them. Whereas most traditional aids like canes and seeing eye dogs are great for detecting objects below the waist-level, many who are visually impaired continue to seek a more versatile solution that offers upper body coverage. So far, it seems that little has been done to address the […]
This wearable mask wants to make lucid dreams accessible to everyone. For many of us, getting a full night’s of shut-eye is quite the challenge. Between stress, late nights at the office, the kids or simply finding yourself unable to doze off makes getting the desired six to eight hours of sleep nearly impossible. But what if there was a wearable […]
Hackaday reveals the 10 finalists who are one step closer to a trip into space or some big bucks. One simple idea can make a difference, but together we Makers can change the world. That was the premise behind this year’s Hackaday Prize, which encouraged participants to build something that matters. As our friends at Hackaday explain: “The problems that […]
ivee Voice will make you feel like Tony Stark in no time. Voice recognition technology is in the house! While Amazon Echo, Google Now and Siri may’ve stolen the spotlight for voice-controlled IoT devices thus far, a new player is looking to enter the mix. The brainchild of one Bay Area startup, ivee Voice is a multi-room system that […]
Every Friday, we’re taking a look at some of the smartest, most innovative projects that caught our attention on Kickstarter and Indiegogo over the last seven days. Trident This underwater drone can swim and maneuver its way through the water in dolphin-like fashion. OpenROV has already well surpassed its goal of $50,000 on Kickstarter. Dobot This affordable, Arduino-powered […]
Dobot is an affordable robotic arm with industrial precision that can be controlled in seven different ways. Inspired by robotic arms found throughout the industrial setting, one Bay Area startup is looking to bring that same precision and versatility to the desk of Makers. Dobot is driven by the combination of Arduino and stepper motors, and boasts a sleek aluminum alloy frame. Designed for just about everyone, […]
Maker designs a wearable device that lets you know the time and if you’ve had too much to drink. While it may need some refining before you ever wear it for a night out on the town, this recent wristwatch from mechanical engineer David Ng is pretty cool nevertheless. Admittedly, seeing it takes up nearly five inches of real estate along your lower arm, the device […]
Celebrate International Beer Day with some of our favorite over-engineered projects. After all, there’s a ‘EE’ in beer for a reason! International Beer Day is a celebration that occurs on the first Friday of August every year. Since its inception in 2007, the unofficial holiday has grown from a small localized event in Santa Cruz, California into a global event spanning […]
Light up your nighttime bike ride with this persistence of vision display from Adafruit. In the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen numerous Maker projects focused around bicycles. To recount just a few, there’s been a smart helmet with turn signals and automatic brake lights, a smartphone-controlled handlebar lighting system, and most recently added to the list of bright ideas […]
These sensor-laden, robotic swans could one day provide essential, real-time water testing in reservoirs around the world. The next time you see a swan swimming around a nearby lake or pond, you may want to look again, especially if you live in Singapore. That’s because researchers are employing robotic swans as a way to conduct water testing in reservoirs around the country, and […]
