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Portable, Unfolding Homes
UK firm Ten Fold Engineering has created the uBox, home designs that unfold automatically anywhere. Major interior features are built-in. They're like fancy class A motor homes (caravans) with elaborate slide-out components but no vehicle included. See https://www.tenfoldengineering.com
25 July 2017 by ideascape

Inclusion

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A voice for those who have none
Generic, electronic sounding voices used by computers and other devices don't capture the unique "sound" of individuals with speaking disabilities. VocaliD creates custom voices that match personalities, age, ethnicity, etc. to bring life to their speech. https://www.vocalid.co
8 June 2017 by ideascape

Healthcare

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A step toward "quake-proof" hands?
Steadiwear has taken technology used to construct earthquake-proof buildings, called smart fluid dampers, to create a glove that stabilizes the wrist joints for those with hand tremors and Parkinson's disease. More at www.steadiwear.com
2 June 2017 by ideascape

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Bowling reimagined
Europeans have taken bowling alleys to a new and more artistic, experiential level. The balls certainly strike a more stylish note, but what about the shoes? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/photo-essays/2017-05-18/stunning-modern-palaces-for-an-ancient-sport
25 May 2017 by ideascape

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Ice cream as art... deliciously visual
Jared Goodman serves as the Culinary Artist in Residence at the Portland Art Museum (Oregon). That's where he serves not-your-typical-ice-cream-shop sundaes for special events. His custom formulated ice creams and creations are inspired by works of art in the museum. http://www.opb.org/television/programs/artbeat/segment/jared-goodman-makes-ice-cream-sundaes-inspired-by-art
14 April 2017 by ideascape

Artistic

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10 April 2017 by ideascape