Designed by Rethaka (Pty) Ltd, a South African company, Repurpose schoolbags are recycled schoolbags that come equipped with solar panels which charge up during the day when kids walk to school. The purpose of the schoolbags is to be used as a source of light so that children living in disconnected areas can study when they…
Category: Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week – No More Woof Headset
Created by a Scandinavian Research Lab, No More Woof headsets use brain-scanning technology to detect dogs’ thoughts and translate them into spoken words. Source: http://www.nomorewoof.com/
Innovation of the Week – Solar Power Window Socket
This socket is powered by solar energy and can be easily attached to any window. Source: http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/technology/misc-gadgets/solar-powered-window-socket/
Innovation of the Week – MedSnap ID
MedSnap ID is a medical app available for iPhones and iPads that helps people identify prescription pills and ensure that they take the right ones. Source: https://medsnap.com/medsnap-id
Innovation of the Week – Robot Turtles
Robot Turtles is a new board game that was designed to teach 3-8 year old kids the fundamentals of coding. Source: http://www.robotturtles.com/
Innovation of the Week – Sensoria Fitness Socks
Sensoria Fitness Socks help runners avoid injuries and can track how well someone is recovering from injuries. http://store.sensoriafitness.com/sensoria-fitness-bundle-offer-one-anklet-4-pairs-of-socks/
Innovation of the Week – Moveo Folding Electric Scooter
Moveo scooters are folding electric scooters that are being designed by Antro Group, a Hungarian non-profit organization, dedicated to design environmental-friendly forms of transportation. A folded scooter has the size of a suitcase and weights approximately 55 lbs. http://moveoscooter.com/