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The future of driving- NO driving!
The new General Motors autonomous car has no steering wheel, pedals or manual controls -features that have defined the experience of riding inside a car for more than a century. This means the Cruise AV, a fourth-generation autonomous vehicle, is in total control. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2018/01/12/gms-latest-car-gives-up-steering-wheels-pedals-and-human-control/
17 January 2018 by IdeaSpies

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Airbag protection for motorcycle riders
If you are thrown from the motorcycle, the Helite airbag jacket instantly inflates (within 100 milliseconds) to protect your upper body. https://motosmart.com.au/
13 January 2018 by oliver

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No more checkout queues
We?re rapidly heading toward an era of all-digital shopping transactions. By the end of January 2018, 125 Walmart locations in the US will feature "Scan & Go" technology, which enables shoppers to scan items and pay for their purchases directly from their phones while in-store. Kroger's "Scan, Bag, Go" technology will be rolled out to 400 stores this year, and Amazon's Go is also expanding,. https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-lets-shoppers-check-out-without-cashiers-at-more-stores-2018-1
13 January 2018 by emma

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A device that helps mobility
The Honda Walking Assist system helps support bodyweight to reduce the load on a user?s legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and staying in a semi-crouching position, leading to reduced fatigue and less physical exertion. It came about thanks to knowledge gleaned from Honda?s development of ASIMO, the world?s most advanced humanoid robot. https://www.honda.com/mobility/walking-assist-technology
5 January 2018 by IdeaSpies

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An easy way to ride through snow
You can now install 4 tracks on a vehicle in 15 minutes, while keeping the tires on, without any modifications of the vehicle. This innovation will make it much easier to get through snowy country. http://trucktracks.com/en/
3 January 2018 by IdeaSpies

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A couch that converts into an 8 seater dining table
A group of 40 University of New South Wales (UNSW) industrial design students have developed some futuristic home designs, including some novel space-saving furniture -- like a light weight two-seater couch which converts into an eight-seater dining table for casual sit-downs with friends. The 'Otto Lounge' has four different formations: a compact two person lounge; a couch plus leg rest; couch plus coffee table; and an eight-seater dining table. http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/11/20/these-design-students-inventions-for-tiny-apartments-are-genius_a_23280085/?
18 December 2017 by IdeaSpies