CNN Review 2014 Top Ten Inventions: Smart Helmet Titan Arm Hemostasis Medical Device List

Release date: 2014-07-08

Sina Technology News Beijing time on July 1st news, according to CNN reported that if the need is the mother of invention, creativity, imagination, determination or luck is the father of invention. The emergence of a breakthrough invention requires many factors and is indispensable. Whether it's an inventor who works on a list or an engineer who works in a team, we should cheer for their achievements like “loading lightning into the bottle” and erect our thumbs.

As part of a continuing focus on innovation, CNN has once again selected technology and top ten inventions in related fields. The selected invention has appeared in the form of a product or is still in the prototype stage, carrying the mission of subverting the rules of the game, such as using wind energy 1000 feet (about 305 meters) from the ground, closing the gunshot wound in seconds, waving the finger Send text messages and send ordinary citizens into space. In these inventions, some inventions have been researched for several years, but will eventually be ready for listing, and other inventions represent a new trend in technology. All of these inventions have the ability to incite related industries, save lives and make our daily lives more convenient.

Floating wind turbine

Floating wind turbine

The floating wind turbine (hereinafter referred to as BAT) is a weird shape, like a giant donut with long wings. It has helium inside and a central propeller-like blade. Such turbines may be a solution for powering underdeveloped areas and can also be used to provide lower-cost and safer wind power to the United States. The floating wind turbine was developed by Altai Energy, a Boston-based MIT graduate founded in Boston, and funded by the US Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, the California Energy Commission, and many others. The company's goal is to deploy the world's first airborne wind turbine, using powerful and stable wind power at high altitudes, especially in remote areas.

Wind turbines are already very common in certain areas of the world, but there are some drawbacks to this towering machine. Their power generation lacks reliability and sometimes exceeds output, posing a deadly threat to birds. In addition, the ugly shape has also been criticized by many people. Altai Energy said that BAT avoided many of these flaws. This portable turbine is attached to a ground-based power station, posing a threat to birds and has a much lower impact on the surrounding environment than conventional wind turbines. At a height of 1,000 feet from the ground, they generate more power than ground turbines because the winds at higher altitudes are larger and more stable. Altera Energy CEO Ben-Grass said in a promotional video: "High-altitude wind power is an exciting way to generate electricity, and it is worth studying. Some other companies, including Google's subsidiary, are also Develop high-altitude wind turbines."

2.Glyph head-mounted 3D display

Glyph head-mounted 3D display

Developed by the Michigan company Avegant, the Glyph head-mounted 3D display looks like a cumbersome earphone, and people can't help but think of the sci-fi blockbuster Star Trek. Avegant promises that the final product will be more rounded. Glyph can be connected to a smartphone, TV, game console or laptop, using a system of 2 million microlenses to transmit images directly to the user's retina. In addition to the user's brain, the image will exist anywhere, opening up countless possibilities. Other high-tech head-mounted 3D displays—such as Google Glass and Oculus Rift—depend on specialized applications or game-specific development, and Glyph can be used for any media consumed by users.

Glyph received positive feedback. In early 2014, Avegant launched a fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter with the goal of raising $250,000. In just 4 hours, Avegant completed its goal and subsequently raised its target to $1.5 million. In an interview with CNN, CEO Steve Edward Teng said: "It's like ordering flowers for your girlfriend. You have set a bunch, but the last one is a truck."

When not in use, the mask of the Glyph display can be turned up and used as a normal earphone. Avegant said in May that it will mail a beta version of Glyph to donors on the Kickstarter website. In addition, they mail Glyph to developers who want to experience new technologies that were previously unknown.

3.Pono triangle music player

Pono triangle music player

The Pono triangle music player will be available later in 2014 for $399. Supporters hope that Pono will be able to bring high-fidelity stereo back to the era of players such as the iPod. For some consumers, the price of $399 may be slightly higher, but a healthy niche market is taking shape. Currently, Pono is launching a fundraising campaign on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter, hoping to raise $6.2 million in funding, the third largest fundraising event in Kickstarter's history.

Inspired by supporters, Pono inventor Neil Young said: "Your help has laid the foundation for a revolution in the music experience. With high-quality players, you can enjoy the same artists who create music. Experience and experience.” Digital music sales and online music playback have caused CD sales to plummet, just as the CD’s impact on vinyl records. With every advancement, we are at the expense of sound quality. Digital music files are compressed to save storage space, and the compression process loses some minor details. In the Pono video on Kickstarter, rock singer Avis Castillo compares this end effect with a copy of Mona Lisa.

For years, Neil has been criticizing digital music, especially for Apple's iTunes store. In 2012, he decided to do something to change the status quo. This year, he worked with Silicon Valley entrepreneur John Hamm to develop the Pono triangle music player. Hamm is now the CEO of Pono. There are some high-quality music players on the market, but the price is very expensive, sometimes more than $1,000. In addition, the amount of music available for these players is very limited. In this sense, Pono is probably the most practical innovation.

4.Ara modular smartphone

Ara modular smartphone

The current smartphones are relatively rigid and create a lot of waste. Since they are all pre-installed, there is no real way to personalize your phone. If your camera breaks or the battery reaches its end of life, the phone becomes a useless brick. Now, Google has implemented the Ara program and is determined to reinvent the smartphone. Ara's modular design allows smartphones to be truly customized. If you want to have a new feature, users only need to add a new module, if a module is damaged, update the new module.

The basic framework of this smartphone is called "Endo", followed by the addition of microprocessors, cameras, batteries and other hardware. The entire assembly process is like playing with tall blocks, except that Ara uses magnetic connections. Ara modular smartphones open up countless possibilities. Imagine you can use a 3D printer to print your favorite modules to make your phone truly personal.

Thanks to its modular design, Ara gives users unprecedented flexibility. You can start at $50 and gradually add hardware that you can afford. When you use it everyday, you can add features and reduce functionality when you travel. Replacing the module reduces maintenance costs and extends the life of the phone. However, if there is a problem with the magnetic connection, the phone will be torn apart. In addition, a slightly messy combination will make your phone look weird, and the overall price will be higher than the average smartphone. In contrast, large handset manufacturers can criticize the purchase of parts and lower the price of mobile phones. The Ara program may be like a custom PC for people who don't care about prices and tech enthusiasts. Although the price is high, personality is the most important thing in the eyes of these consumers.

5.Logbar ring

Logbar ring

Although modern technology still does not allow us to have a wizard's wand, it has been working hard in this direction. The ring developed by Logbar is the latest step on this road. With Bluetooth sensors and gesture recognition technology, users can use this ring to send text messages and control home devices that are connected to the ring. All they have to do is wave their fingers. For example, after entering the room, you can turn on the light with a wave of your hand and use another gesture to adjust the brightness or turn it off. In addition, other gestures can turn on the TV or change channels.

Logbar has also developed payment software that allows users to draw a “checkmark” for a retailer or other person to pay, and then draw the amount paid. In addition, users can also customize gestures for other tasks using a smartphone or tablet. Logbar hopes that independent developers will develop more features for this ring that is compatible with Apple's iOS and Google Android software. In addition, this ring is also compatible with Google glasses and smart watches.

Currently, the Logbar ring supports approximately 1000 gestures and requires charging before use, so it is not suitable for texting. In addition, its shape is slightly cumbersome and not waterproof, you need to think twice before buying. However, the advantage of this ring is still about the disadvantage. With a range of novelty uses developed by developers, the Logbar ring allows us to access the Internet of Things anytime, anywhere, without having to stare down at the smartphone. At the beginning of 2014, the Logbar ring became the focus of attention on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. The initial fundraising target was $250,000, but it eventually raised $880,000. The first prototypes of the Logbar ring will be shipped in July, and donors can experience the product for $145 to $185.

6.SCiO molecular sensor

SCiO molecular sensor

Through the nutrition label, consumers can understand the specific ingredients of most of the foods they buy, such as fat, sugar and calories, but watermelons in the market, Danish cheese from Starbucks and Pinot Noir are clearly not among them. To solve this problem, Israel Consumer Physics has developed a portable device called "SCiO" for analyzing food ingredients. The device is about the size of a lighter and can be used to scan almost any food or beverage, analyze its chemical composition, and then use wireless technology to transmit data to the user's smartphone.

Dol Sharon, CEO of Consumer Physics, said: "For interested consumers, SCiO's first important application is to help them understand the nutritional value of food. I often don't know cheese, fruits and vegetables. People with ingredients lack basic discernment about which foods should be ingested."

The SCiO is equipped with a miniature optical sensor called a “spectrometer” that reads the “molecular fingerprint” of a food or beverage, then passes the acquired data to the cloud for analysis and then passes the result to the user's smartphone. . The whole process is completed in a few seconds. An app from SCiO is used to display fat, protein and carbohydrate content to the nearest milligram. The technology used in SCiO has been used by companies for decades to control the quality of petroleum and chemicals. SCiO is the first portable spectrometer developed for consumers. However, this sensor can only detect substances and objects that have been uploaded to the database. It's a smart device, and the more people use SCiO for scanning, the deeper their understanding of food and beverage ingredients.

7.Skully smart helmet

Skully smart helmet

The Skully AR-1 is an augmented reality smart motorcycle helmet designed to improve road safety. The mask is anti-fog and anti-glare, and is equipped with a head-up display that displays blind spots, navigation information, weather and other data. In addition, the driver can use the voice control function to play music, answer the phone or complete other tasks that need to be done under normal circumstances. The Skully AR-1 is equipped with a rear-view camera that displays the situation behind the driver and is also equipped with a jade guide to give the driver a voice navigation function similar to Google Maps. In addition, Skully can connect to the Internet or connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth.

According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a motorcycle accident in 2010 caused a total of 4,502 deaths, an increase of 55% over 2000. Now, the Skully smart helmet has already made waves in the technology industry. In March, the helmet won the prestigious Accelerator Award at the Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. A total of 500 companies competed in this award, and Skully is the 48th winner of the Southwest Interactive Festival to date. Skully CEO Marcus Weiler said in this honour: "This is a very exciting start for the new year. Now we are preparing to push our product To the market.” The Skully helmet will be available later in 2014 and is currently undergoing early testing to test a variety of applications.

8. Spacecraft No. 2

Space ship number two

Virgin Galactic's "Spaceship II" was developed on the basis of the "Spaceship No. 1", which was awarded the Ansari X Award. It can send ordinary people into outer space at a low cost and then return to the earth safely. "Spacecraft II" was launched with the mother ship "White Knight II", reached the height of about 50,000 feet (about 15240 meters) and then left the mother ship, continued to climb with the hybrid rocket engine, and entered the ground at supersonic speed. The height of a mile (about 100 kilometers) is the edge of outer space. During the space journey, passengers of Spacecraft II can experience a weightless state of about 5 minutes, and the gravitational acceleration when returning to Earth can reach 6G. After gliding through the Earth's atmosphere, Spacecraft II landed.

From the day of development, Spaceship II evolved into an incredible aircraft. Its advent has made it possible for more people to experience space travel. "Spacecraft II" is an upgraded version of "Spacecraft One." In 2004, Spaceship One received the $10 million Ansari X Award for rewarding private space flights and is now preserved at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

In 2008, Virgin Galactic stated that “Spacecraft II” will be operational in 2009. In the fall of 2013, Virgin CEO Richard Branson said that he would officially release Spacecraft II at the end of the year. More than 600 people have signed up to experience the Virgin Galactic space tour, with a ticket price of $250,000, including Stephen Hawking, Tom Hanks, Ashton Kutcher and Katie Perry. Branson promised to experience the first official flight of Spacecraft II. He hopes to stage a space tour at the US Spaceport in New Mexico.

9. Titan arm

Titan arm

Developed by a group of mechanical engineering students at the University of Pennsylvania, the Titan arm is battery powered and greatly enhances the wearer's power. This arm is worn on the right arm and is fixed with a harness that increases the arm's power by 40 pounds (about 18 kg). Although this increase does not make the wearer a superhero, it is enough to lift heavy objects easily. The Titan arm is mainly made of aluminum and stainless steel, and the elbow joint is driven by a DC battery. In addition, the robotic arm can be held in any position with the aid of a ratchet brake without the need for the wearer to apply force.

The Titan arm helps patients with back injuries recover quickly, allowing them to rebuild muscles and relearn exercise control. The developer believes that this robotic arm can also bring the gospel to those engaged in manual labor and help them lift heavy objects such as baggage handlers, warehouse managers or truck drivers. According to data provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 600,000 workers in the United States have back problems, and the annual economic losses are around $50 billion.

The prototype of the Titan arm cost $2,000, far less than other exoskeletons. With various advantages, the Titan arm caused quite a stir among the inventors. The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Mechanical Engineering received a $10,000 prize from the Cornell Innovation Cup for this invention and the James Dyson Award in 2013. The James Dyson Award is open to student inventors and engineers around the world. In a $45,000 prize to the Titan Arm inventor, Dyson said: "The Titan Arm is a creative invention, and the research team has made the project even more compelling with modern, fast and relatively inexpensive manufacturing techniques."

10.XStat medical device

XStat medical device

Any military doctor will tell you that life on the battlefield is calculated with blood. The standard way to treat a wound is to use a gauze wrap and then apply pressure directly, which takes a long time. That's why the US military is eyeing Oregon's medical technology company RevMedx. RevMedx has developed a syringe-like medical device called "XStat" with tiny cotton wool that can change the way military doctors treat gunshot wounds and shrapnel injuries. At the time of use, the military doctor injects dozens of pill-shaped micro-cotton into the wound, and the cotton wool is treated with chitosan. Chitosan is able to condense blood and fight infection. Within a few seconds, the cotton wool can expand 10 times, closing the wound and stopping bleeding.

RevMedx means that XStat can close the wound within 20 seconds and stay in the body for 4 hours to keep the wound stable and easy to transport the injured to the hospital. This medical device is especially suitable for wounds in the axilla or groin where these parts cannot be treated with a tourniquet or manual compression. John Sternbach, former director of strategic development at RevMedx and former special forces medic, said: "3 to 5 minutes means the gap between life and death. With XStat, you can stop bleeding immediately."

Each of XStat's absorbent cotton pads has an "X" mark that can be seen under X-rays to help the doctor find and remove the cotton wool and then suture the wound. In April, XStat won the 2014 Invention Award from Popular Science magazine. In the same month, RevMedx was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to legally sell XStat in the US market. Currently, RevMedx is developing a small version of XStat for tighter wounds. Since the Second World War, nearly 50% of the US team’s fighting deaths have been caused by excessive bloodshed. XStat will save the lives of countless people.

Source: Sina Technology

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