Lightweight flatpack truck can be assembled in a dayDeveloped by the UK’s Global Vehicle Trust, the OX could provide African regions with cheap transportation.
In London, sewer fat will power world’s largest grease-powered electricity plant2OC aims to tackle the problem of clogged sewage systems by turning discarded oil and fat into renewable energy.
Marblar turns its hand to crowdsourcing civilian uses for military technologyThe company has announced a new partnership with Ploughshare Innovations – part of Britain’s Ministry of Defence – to put military innovations to good use for the rest of society.
‘Hospital Passport’ helps comfort young patientsDeveloped at Scotland’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children, the scheme aims to make young patients feel more at ease when being passed from department to department.
Watch-sized communicator helps parents and kids stay connectedVIVOplay is a wearable mobile communications and location device designed to help families stay connected.
Bespoke alternative prosthetics boost amputees’ self esteem and styleThe Alternative Limb Project is helping a stylish audience boost their self esteem, with its fashionable, unconventional prosthetics.
Spokeless wheels bring full suspension to foldable bikesLoopwheels is a spokeless wheel design from UK-based Jelly Products that aims to offer a more comfortable ride.
Chapters of literary game unlocked with micropaymentsBlack Crown is a web-based story-game that will use micropayments to unlock extra narratives and social elements.
Asthma inhaler provides dose only when airflow is at optimum rateThe NEXThaler is a rethinking of the device that releases the correct dose only when the user is breathing in at the optimum rate.
App turns iPhone into a hearing aidBioAid uses the microphone and headphone functions of smartphones to amplify the sounds around deaf users in real-time.
