A look at the Best Inventions and Innovations of 2018
LynQ
LynQ is an advanced long-range tracker that connects two or more people together so they can find each other when lost apart.
You can pair two or more devices together and follow the arrow guide on the device screen to locate the other person or thing.
It also shows real-time distance and direction between paired devices.
It has a range between devices of up to 3 miles (5km) and a battery life that can last up to 3 days after a full charge.
Website: lynqme.com
Aira (A Visual Hailing Service)
Aira connects people who are blind or with low vision to a remotely-located agent who offers real-time assistance and acts as their eyes to guide them.
It’s a form of a vision hailing service like Uber is to rides.
Through an app on your smartphone, or through an optional pair of Horizon Smart Glasses, Aira delivers instant access to visual information at the touch of a button.
By using information in their environment, relayed from their smartphone and a smart glass, Aira’s trained agents can walk them through any activity — all in real time!
The company was nominated at the 2018 Global Mobile Awards in the Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough category, for achievements in Unlocking IoT For Good.
Website: aira.io
LIA (A flushable, better discreet Pregnancy Test)
Lia puts you in control in a way that’s discreet, sanitary, and flushable.
The Lia Pregnancy Test is made from paper, not plastic for a lower environmental impact
It flushes like 2-ply toilet paper and is safe for most septic tanks
Your results stays your business and you get the same accurate results as traditional tests, but without all the plastic.
Website: meetlia.com
Fundamental Surgery (A Virtual Reality Training for Surgeons)
Fundamental Surgery is a virtual reality platform combined with cutting edge haptics (sense of touch), to create a simulation system that can be used on any modern PC set up, even a laptop.
The company makes use of the latest high definition graphics and virtual reality techniques combined with the sense of touch to deliver a ‘feel real’ experience.
Each tissue texture and physical property has been mapped into the virtual space to provide the user with a unique learning experience.
The result is a simulation system focused on the Orthopedic specialism but with plans to expand into areas including Laparoscopic, General Surgery, Cardiovascular and Otolaryngology (ENT).
Website: fundamentalsurgery.com
Lifepack Carry-on Closet by Solgaard
The built in shelving system of the Carry-on Closet/Suitcase allows you to stay organized on the go. It hangs off the handle of the suitcase – a self contained unit that compresses your items into the suitcase.
The shelving system allows you to store items for up to a 5 day trip, 5 t shirts, a pair of shoes, a sweater, a pair of jeans, and a fresh pair of socks and undies for each day.
Website: solgaard.co
Samsung 2018 QLED TV
The new Samsung 2018 QLED TV will blend right in with your home interior. You won’t notice the TV on the wall as it blends perfectly with your decor, and it can even play a bit of light background music.
With the new Ambient Mode, you can elevate your living room with decorative content and your own photos when not in use.
The 2018 QLED TV makes it easy to search for things, flip channels, or even ask questions about the weather with your voice.
Website: samsung.com
Solar Charged Luminous Jacket
Vollebak’s Solar Charged Jacket is made from a highly responsive material that can be instantly charged and made to glow in the dark by any light source you can find.
The Solar Charged Jacket is naturally fuelled fast by sunlight, so one of the easiest ways to charge it is by wearing it outside during the day. Whether it’s for 2 minutes or 2 hours, the jacket will store the energy from the sun and start glowing as soon as you head somewhere dark.
The darker the environment, the brighter the jacket will glow. The glow is at its brightest immediately after it has been charged, but can remain for up to 12 hours.
In broad daylight the jacket changes to a subtle light grey colour. And it will stay that colour until you go somewhere dark.
Website: vollebak.com
Yubi Buff and Blend Duo
This interchangeable set easily does the work of 10 traditional makeup tools to give you a flawless finish in record time.
Use your Buff Brush for application of your favorite cosmetics. Then remove your brush head and replace with the Blend Sponge head to pick up excess product and smooth your skin to a glowing, airbrushed finish.
Website: loveyubi.com
