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A Bengaluru engineering couple created a rotating car seat that makes travel possible for people with mobility challenges. Their invention has already helped over 1,000 families across India travel safely and independently.
A decade ago, advanced robotics was locked away in factories and labs. One company decided everyone deserves a chance to build the future.
American motorcycle maker LiveWire is launching two affordable electric "fun bikes" this summer, bringing street-legal options to a booming category that's making motorcycling more accessible. The compact S4 Honcho models feature swappable batteries and traditional motorcycle handling at a fraction of the weight of standard bikes.
A gaming company just crammed real racing wheel technology into a normal-sized controller. It's wireless, affordable, and actually works like the real thing.
Christopher Hills dreamed of flying since childhood, but cerebral palsy left him unable to use his arms or legs. Now the 29-year-old video editor has invented an app that lets him pilot drones using only head movements.
Three Kenyan companies just joined the world's first accelerator dedicated entirely to making eye care affordable across Africa. With 1 billion people worldwide living with preventable vision problems, these innovations could change millions of lives.
A simple retinal scan can now reveal signs of mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, thanks to an AI-powered kiosk bringing breakthrough diagnostics to underserved communities in India. The technology offers hope for millions who lack access to psychiatric care.
Engineers at Oxford University just slashed the cost of building soft robots from hundreds of dollars to 10 cents per unit, using nothing more than vacuum-sealed plastic pouches and a laser cutter. The breakthrough could put advanced robotics into the hands of students, startups, and researchers worldwide.