Outstanding inventions in 2006

YouTube video sharing service - Best invention in 2006

2006 is an exciting year in technology. Nintendo invented a video game that allowed participants to control with a wand, a newly invented car that could run 5.060km with only 3.8 liters of gas, the robot learned how to drive, though made of nanofibers never wet ., but only YouTube can provide new means for millions of people to study, entertain and experience different emotional levels. The videos of ' homegrown ' are not good, not polished but realistic and close. So the video about famous superstars like Paris Hilton and P. Diddy is still not as appealing as a guy and a sleepy pretty cat trying to dance but fails. YouTube has elicited and encouraged people to express and confide in the sadness and joy of life. Starting from a video of a trip to the zoo in April last year, the service now features 100 million videos and attracts more than 70,000 new users every day. That is why the famous magazine Time voted the Best Inventor of the Year 2006 for You Tube video sharing service.

Although not wet

Although often used to cover rain, it often carries annoying water droplets when entering the house, even with the best umbrellas. Starting from the image of water droplets rolling on the lotus leaf, the Pro-Idee inventors of the UK launched the model even though NanoNuno could be dry after just one shake, so you don't You have to worry about having to leave the door outside for fear of getting wet. The surface of this umbrella is made of polyester-based artificial polyester fabric, so it won't leave a drop of water in your home. The product is currently sold for $ 95.

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Food hygiene machine

Homemakers will no longer haunt the problem of food poisoning when there is a Lotus food cleaning machine in the kitchen - which can turn ordinary tap water into oxidized water to completely remove toxins and bacteria that adhere to vegetables. and fruit. The device uses electric charge to treat water with ozone gas so that there will be an oxygen-like form of natural disinfectant that is not harmful to food.

Equipment for finding lost objects

In the midst of life's worries, there are times when you fall into a situation where you can't remember where to put the usual items in your own home. To help you avoid " shouting " or pleading to find a familiar item that you are in urgent need, the inventor of Loc8tor releases the Loc8tor device. With this set of devices, you attach radio frequency labels to your most easily forgotten items such as keys or gloves, and when you need to search, simply press the button on the Loc8tor as the device will point immediately to You aim to find the place of the item, while the label will beep to help you find it. The price of the product is about 190 USD.

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Robot pedal

Weighing only 4.9kg with a modest height of 0.5m, the Murata Boy robot is unique in that it can ride a bike. Thanks to the gyroscope sensors in the body and camera on the head, this ' guy ' can not only hold his back straight but can also stare forward to make sure to ride on a straight line. An ultrasound sensor in the chest will keep the robot from hitting the wall, and wireless technology allows him to communicate with the computer to pedal on the winding roads. And if the road is bumpy, the impact sensor will detect vibrations so that Murata Boy can keep his balance and keep riding. This is the intellectual achievement of Murata Manufacturing Company.

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Running 5,060 km with only 3.8 liters of gas

With the ability to run 3,145 miles (5,060 km) with only one gallon (3.8 liters) of gas, the 36kg heavy carbon Mark V wins the Supermileage fuel economy race in 2006 in Michigan state (USA). ), for the Canadian mechanical engineering team of Supermileage University of British Columbia. Their car has a curved lower body, an extremely fuel-efficient 54 cc engine. When driving a car, the driver must bear to fall over.

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Bed suspended in the air

That's the unique Floating Bed that is like a science fiction movie, created by designer Janjaap Ruijssenaars. The secret of this 40 cm high footless bed lies in a set of compatible push magnets mounted inside the bed and under the floor, along with thin steel wire to fix the position of the four corners. Magnetic force has been applied intelligently to ensure a stable height for the bed and it can withstand loads up to 900kg. The price of $ 1.5 million of this invention may make the elite consider.

Respect in the hospital

At this point, the robot can become a nurse's assistant in lifting patients. With the sensor system that allows to see, smell and listen to the surrounding environment, the ' guardian ' Ri-Man is equipped with 320 bearing joints on the chest and arms to accurately perceive the position of the object needed. carry. This robot can now lift weight about 40 kg again. However, the inventors of the Japan Institute of Physics and Chemistry Research intend to improve the motors to increase the strength of the Ri-Man's arms without having to increase the size of its two arms. will remain akin to one's own.

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Solar powered train

At the end of this month, the Sun21, 14 meters long, will leave Seville (Spain) heading for Miami and New York (USA), without carrying a drop of fuel. This MW-Line inventor ' brainchild ' has no sail nor fuel tanks, but only two electric motors powered by batteries powered by photovoltaic cells. During the day, the solar panels on the roof will generate more electricity than the ship's consumption, and the excess energy will be stored for use at night. The train runs at the same speed as the yacht (2.5m / sec-3m / sec). The 5-member Swiss crew will attempt to break the record with an 11,265km trip in 5 months to demonstrate the great potential of solar energy.

(Photo: nauticexpo.com)

Power saving light

If there is a silver flower lantern in the house, you can rest assured your family will not fall into ' over-handed ' electricity because in addition to the light source, it will also have a full supervision task. set of energy use processes in the house. When the energy consumption is low, the lamp will open itself like a blooming flower to encourage homeowners. But if you start squandering electricity, the petals will close themselves. Sweden's Static manufacturer invented this type of lamp to raise the sense of saving electricity thereby contributing to protecting the green environment.

Escape wire

To help firefighters save lives, FDNY (USA) has designed a lightweight, personal safety system (about 3kg including clothes) that is easy to use and especially helps to quickly escape in dangerous situations. dramatic. The 15m-long bundled rope can withstand heat up to 860 degrees Celsius, but the system's unique point is the thrust component that allows the user to adjust the speed to lower himself.

Water vacuum in the air

Victims in disaster-prone areas or soldiers in the desert will be more comfortable with drinking water when the machine is available because it can provide up to 1,900 liters of water from the air every day. The mechanism of the machine looks quite bulky but not revealed but it uses a chemical system similar to the process of salt absorbing moisture from the air.

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