5 new inventions 2018
Here are 5 new inventions that were introduced in 2018:
- Foldable Smartphone: Samsung introduced the Galaxy X, a foldable smartphone that can transform from a smartphone to a tablet. The device features a 7.3-inch screen that can be folded in half, allowing users to easily carry it around.
- Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Headset: Neurable, a startup, launched a BCI headset that allows users to control digital devices with their brain signals. The headset uses electroencephalography (EEG) sensors to detect brain activity and translate it into commands.
- 3D-Printed Prosthetic Limbs: Limbitless Solutions, a non-profit organization, developed a 3D-printed prosthetic limb that can be customized to fit each individual's needs. The prosthetic limb is designed to be more affordable and accessible than traditional prosthetics.
- Smart Contact Lenses: Mojo Vision, a startup, introduced smart contact lenses that can display digital information, such as text messages and emails, directly onto the wearer's field of vision. The lenses use a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) display to project images onto the wearer's eye.
- Artificial Pancreas System: Medtronic, a medical device company, launched an artificial pancreas system that can automatically monitor and regulate blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes. The system uses a continuous glucose monitor, an insulin pump, and a control algorithm to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
These are just a few examples of the many innovative inventions that were introduced in 2018.