Ten Incredible Technological Medical Marvels For The Future

Medical marvels covered on YD range from tech solutions for the impaired to regular stuff like toilets and oral hygiene. Here’s a look at ten medical and technological solutions for those with disabilities and not-so-impaired people. Hopefully some of them will make from the drawing board to the real-world.

10) I Contact by Eun-Gyeong Gwon & Eun-Jae Lee

Although at the moment it may be hard to fathom this concept, but designers Eun-Gyeong Gwon & Eun-Jae Lee propose a contact lens that is so technologically advanced that it works like a mouse for your computer. It’s intended for people with disabilities, but that shouldn’t stop the able-bodied people from experimenting with it.

9) Touch Sight Camera by Chueh Lee, Liqing Zou, Ning Xu, Saiyou Ma, Dan Hu, Fengshun Jiang & Zhenhui Sun

Designed for the visually impaired, the Touch Sight Camera looks to be an innovative solution for those who would like to capture precious moments even though they can’t literally see it.

8 ) Sens Phone by Takumi Yoshida

Giving the blind an edge of independence is the Sens Phone. It’s easy to use features will make it a practical device for independent use.

7) Batphones by Matthias Ries

Quite comical to say the least, although grandma here looks quite content to use it as her hearing aid!

6) Universal Toilet For The Disabled by Changduk Kim & Youngki Hong

The Universal Toilet has a flexible design coz it can be used by both the able-bodied and people on wheelchairs conveniently.

5) Oral Hygiene Monitor by Sarah Tisdale

Put me through the surgical knife but spare me the dentist! How many of us echo this sentiment…me, me me! Oral Hygiene Monitor makes sure that we won’t forget our dentist; EVER!

4) Braille Interpreter by Hyung Jin Lim

Just because someone is blind, it’s not necessary that they know Braille. Braille Interpreter is a gadget that will help them learn and interpret the language.

3) Nike Air Jordan Prosthetics by Colin Matsco

Designer limb!

2) Beagle Scarf For Autism by Leo Chao

A scarf that acts as a comforter for those with Autism, this one includes speakers in the hood, customized aroma patches along with textured inner pockets.

1) Lumitact Breast Prosthesis by Stephanie Choplin

Besides the pain and trauma associated with Breast Cancer, the loss of femininity is the biggest psychological side-effect. Lumitact is an adhesive, tactile breast prosthesis that integrates Phillips’ Lumalive material into its design. It tries to bring back the sense of self-confidence and sexiness into the woman’s life.

VIA [ YankoDesign ]

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The always stylish Metal Detecting Sandals

Carrying around a Metal Detector while wearing a big set of headphones isn’t exactly the coolest look for the beach this summer, they won’t get you very far very fast as you walk, but neither are these metal detecting sandals which I assume are meant to be a more subtle approach to finding buried treasure and at least you’ll keep busy.

The right sandal connects to a removable battery pack that’s strapped to your calf and a coil in the sandals does all the work. The detector can find metal objects buried as ‘deep’ as 2 feet underfoot, and it will alert you to their presence via a flashing red light, a gentle vibration and an audible buzz. A single 9V battery will give you about 6 hours of tresure hunting. And you can find it at Hammacher Schlemmer for $59.95.

Features:

* Detect metal while you walk - find buried artifacts while strolling the beach
* Copper coil built into the right sandal
* Powered via a battery pack that straps to your calf
* Uses beat frequency oscillation technology
* Detects metal up to 2' deep
* Alerts: Flashing red light, gentle vibration or an audible buzz
* Battery lasts up to six hours
* Non-skid soles and polyurethane foam footbeds

[ Hammacher Schlemmer ] VIA [ Ohgizmo ] VIA [ Gizmodo ]

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Red in Black LED Watch

With this wrist-watch you attract attention guaranteed. With its 29 super bright LED's, this clock is a eye catcher and the top hit in anywhere. Be one of the first. What makes this clock so extraordinary is its indication: For laymen cloak-and-dagger it is a perfect initiation for a talk. After a short training period and the understanding of the logic reading off becomes the children's game. ( Price: $21.69 )

functionality:

One presses the button at the side the LED's indicate the current time. Repeated operation of the button makes the LED's show the date. In the time mode the 12 LED's in the top arch show the current hour and the minutes can be computed from the two led rows beneath. The 5 LED's in the middle indicate the time exactly to 10 minutes and the lower LED's show the time exactly to one minute. Adding these two results to the exact time exactly to one minute. In the date mode the 12 top LED's represent the current month and the two LED rows below indicate the day in the month. The 3 LED's on the bottom will always show the current mode (date, AM, PM).

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6-in-1 Solar Building Kit

From tiny hydrogen powered vehicles to pint-size solar powered cars, we love seeing toys that put renewable energy into growing kids hands. Thus we were excited to see this 6-in-1 Solar Building Kit at this year’s CES. The kit consists of 21 parts that can be easily assembled into a number of solar-powered toys, from an airboat to a car to a walking puppy.

The Sun. A massive ball of fire burning hydrogen in to helium about 93,000,000 miles away. It roughly takes 8 minutes for light to travel here and it seems a shame for it to come all that way and not get used to its full potential! That’s why we were really excited about the 6 in 1 Solar Robot.

This ‘do it yourself kit’ is a great beginners introduction to solar power technology and the end result is your very own little robot. There are 6 different ways to build it, so you could have a robot dog one minute, or a boat for your bath the next! If either of those don’t do anything for you then why not build your own little plane (moving or still), windmill or solar powered car!

You can build:
1 - Robotic Dog
2 - Boat
3 - Moving Plane
4 - Car
5 - Windmill
6 - Desktop Plane

This kit consists of a solar panel, a small motor, and an assortment of snap-together parts that combine to create up to six different model including an airboat, car, windmill, puppy, and two different planes. Price: £13.

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Multi-Color LED Light with Remote Control

The Multi-Color LED Light bulb is a super bright LED bulb that can transition through dozens of color and rightness combinations. The IR remote can select an individual color or brightness level or choose one of four different transition effects. It’s great for mood lighting, decorating, parties or special lighting environments.

The Multi-Color LED Light bulb is a super bright LED bulb that can transition through dozens of color and rightness combinations. High Luminous intensity outputr prior admission is required for any intended return of items. It has four brightness level settings and four transition effects (long pause on each color, short pause, slow fade between colors, faster fade). The light is generated from a 5 Watt LED. And the remote can turn bulb on/off and adjust colors, transitions, brightness levels.

Description:

* MR16 Remote Control 16 Color RGB LED Bulb High Power Studio Spotlight 12V
* Transition effects - flash, strobe, fade, smooth,
* Color changing: 16 colors
* Remote control can turn on / off and adjust the colors and brightness.
* One remote control could be used for multi light bulbs.
* 12V Spotlight Bulb is applicable in Landscape scene / Spot lighting, Architectural lighting, Display scene, Artwork Lighting, Mood Lighting/General lighting, Amusement Park scene and portable lighting.
* Base type : MR16 Bulb,
* Input voltage: 12VAC
* Power: 5W
* Housing material: aluminum, plastic
* Lamp life expectancy: 25,000Hrs
* Viewing angle: 30°
* Length & Diameter: 54mm & 48mm
* Weight: 94g

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The Battery Converter Transforms AA Battery into a D Cell

For $5 this battery converter will turn your AA-size battery into a D-size battery. It won't last nearly as long, but It's better than nothing. This is an excellent idea with the AA battering being very popular around the house. Be noted that these smaller, weaker AA won't give quite as much juice as the D, but it would be sufficient for a quickie.

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Description:

* AA to D Cell Batteries Battery Case Holder Convertor
* D batteries are expensive, now you won't have to pay with this AA Battery Converter
* Nothing complicated, just stick the AA battery in the AA to D Battery Holder converter and it's the same as a D battery
* AA Battery Holder Converter is a gadget to keep close at hand, at home, at the office, at the campsite, etc.
* Batteries not included
* Color: Transparent
* Size: 5.7cm long
* Weight: 11g

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