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A robotic machine to fold your clothes
This robotic laundry folding machine from FoldiMate says it can can fold, de-wrinkle, and spray your clothes with perfume all in just 10 seconds. www.foldimate.com
3 September 2017 by IdeaSpies

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Creating water out of thin air
Using only the power of the sun via solar energy and a metal-organic framework this new device is capable of producing 2.8 litres of water in 12 hours. http://www.deccanchronicle.com/science/science/150417/scientists-build-solar-powered-device-to-harvest-water-from-dry-air.html
3 September 2017 by angel

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A hotel room that floats on water
You'll soon be able to sleep on a bed in a floating capsule and look into the stars while it drifts to an island overnight. That?s the experience a major theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture plans to offer you by the end of this year. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/03/06/business/huis-ten-bosch-inn-boast-spheric-sleeping-capsules-drift-isle-attactions/
3 September 2017 by lauralaura-co...

Industrial

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Clean drinking water from saltwater and sunlight
Salt water is poured into the top container, which then gets heated by the sun and converted to steam by solar energy. The increase in pressure forces the steam to travel through a tube to the lower container where it re-condenses. The clean drinking water gathers at the bottom of the lower container. https://borgenproject.org/eliodomestico-water-purifier/
3 September 2017 by lynnwood

AgTech

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A smart wall of plants
Based on research by NASA, Finland-based Naava has developed a remotely-monitored smart wall of plants that constantly purifies indoor air, providing a fresh, clean supply. www.naava.io
3 September 2017 by angel

Industrial

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Folding bicycle helmet
You know that bicycle helmets save lives and prevent brain injuries. Unfortunately, they are inconvenient to carry around with you after rides and are easily stolen if left with your bike. Maybe you're one of the millions of riders who doesn't wear a helmet for this reason, even knowing the risks. The Morpher Helmet may be a practical solution. Due to an imaginative concept and design, the helmet folds flat so it can be stored easily in a backpack or briefcase. See https://www.morpherhelmet.com
3 September 2017 by ideascape