World's First Bionic Finger

Over 30 people are currently outfitted with ProDigits, bionic fingers that can actually grab and pick up objects in a way that previous prostheses couldn't. You've got to see these in action. ProDigits can be controlled two ways: by myoelectric sensors that register muscle signals from the palm or the remnant finger, or by a pressure sensitive switch from a force resistive sensor.

See video at..
http://gizmodo.com/5421467/worlds-first-bionic-finger-gives-new-meaning-to-superpoke

Stanford paper battery!

Biker bag

A bag for Joel!


http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/11/18/biker-bags/

Freedom Leg

A light, 2.5lb exoskeleton, the Freedom Leg moves all of your body weight from your injured foot to the prosthesis frame and your upper leg, meaning that you can walk pretty much like your used to while you heal up.

Watch video at
http://gizmodo.com/5401230/freedom-leg-looks-about-1000000x-better-than-crutches

Gas Mask Shower Head

Innovative Minds Don’t Think Alike

IT’S a pickle of a paradox: As our knowledge and expertise increase, our creativity and ability to innovate tend to taper off. Why? Because the walls of the proverbial box in which we think are thickening along with our experience.

Read full article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/30/business/30know.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&adxnnlx=1256310371-KntYPTkZUIrlCl9PG4hNuA

Orange County Auto Show