DAILY INNOVAION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

 

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


YOUR HOTEL ROOM ON WHEELS




                                                                       Source:  XOIO

  • It sounds like something out of science fiction - a hotel room on wheels, but this new concept from Germany could soon become reality.  Here are some key facts:
  • Concept created by Germany's XOIO product visualization group
  • Called the "Swift Pod"
  • Sleeping space for two travelers
  • Autonomous driving
  • Futuristic triangular design
  • Comprehensive media system
  • Contains snacks and drinks for on demand goodies
  • Can calculate speed needed to get to destination on time
  • Meant for long distance, particularly overnight travel
  • New form of travel that could be part of the future. 

NEW SCIENCE:  MUSIC ACTUALLY STRIKES A CHORD INSIDE US:  HEART, STOMACH & MORE

                                       

                                        Source:  Stock


  • Scientists have investigated the ways in which musical notes elicit bodily sensations and emotions.  Their findings:
  • Over 500 people were asked to listen to 8 tunes and map where they felt the music
  • Tunes that were more surprising were felt in the heart
  • Specifically, there was a link between sensations in the heart and aesthetic appreciation, feelings of pleasure and less anxiety
  • Predictable music was felt in the stomach
  • The stomach sensations were associated with feelings of predictability and a decline of feelings of anxiety
  • Study done by University of Tokyo
  • Key areas of the body impacted by music:  brain, heart and stomach
  • Upshot: Music is experienced throughout the entire body and may contribute to stress relief and enhance mental health
  • From Aretha Franklin's "Respect" to Ralph Vaughn Williams' "The Lark Ascending", what touches you in your heart, mind and stomach?

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Navigation Display on Car Dashboard

Image
VIZR & Smartphone Advanced Display Source: VIZR Heads-Up Display Gadget VIZR is an advanced navigation display that grips to the car dashboard. You put your smartphone on VIZR and it turns your smartphone into a transparent display that lets you navigate and drive while never taking your eyes off the road.  The heads-up display (HUD) uses the same technology that fighter pilots use to stay focused.  The system offers a number of apps to view such as navigational tools like GPS, street maps, traffic conditions and speed. Distracted Driving Over 424,000 drivers are injured yearly by distracted driving.  For instance, by looking back and forth between a screen on the car seat and the road.  This new piece of smart gadget technology is designed to change the dynamic and enable the driver to navigate and keep their eyes on the road for greater driving safety.
Read more

E-Friendly Paddleboard Easy Eddy

Image
New Modular Paddleboard that's Good for the Environment Source:  Easy Eddy Easy Eddy Easy Eddy is a modular, standup paddleboard that breaks into three parts for easy handling, transport and storage.  It's specifically designed to overcome the cumbersomeness of bulky traditional boards. . Massachusetts based startup Artech's water paddleboard is a  new, green innovation. It's made from reclaimed and recyclable polyethylene, making it good for the environment. The board is ten feet long and takes less than 60 seconds to snap together. Enjoying the Environment and Not Hurting the Environment Easy Eddy weighs 37 pounds and fits into most cars, SUVs and boats. And it can support weights up to 200 pounds. Among the features included with the board are an action-cam mount, full length deck pad, sealed storage compartment, water bottle receptacle and bungie straps to secure items onboard.  Artech is in the kickstarter phase with Easy Eddy.  The planned retail price
Read more

Netting a Drone - US Army Countermeasure

Image
US Army Invention - Drone Defense Source:  US Army Drone Netting Device Drone Netting Grenade U.S Army researchers have created a 40 mm grenade to protect the armed forces from menacing, enemy or rogue drones.  The defensive drone grenade takes out the drone with a weighted net. Countermeasure - Net Bagging a Drone The net is spring loaded and ejects from the front of the grenade when it nears the drone target.  The net can be triggered remotely by a person on the ground or automatically by an onboard proximity sensor. Drone Defense The net springs open to 30 feet in diameter.  It traps the drone, causing it to fall to the ground.  Word of this new drone defensive technology has just been released.  For more news stories on important innovations, go to  amazon.com/author/ekane
Read more