A shoe with an integrated GPS system will provide real time tracking, making keeping track of family and patients with dementia a simpler task. The system will use a low power two way GPS to constantly track the wearer in real time, allowing caregivers to receive an alert on their cell phone if their charge wanders out of range.

The continuing effort to control mosquitoes can now add a potential wall of infrared light to the list. The light can be used to form a wall separating space that will block mosquitoes from moving through it. The light barrier won't seem to hurt the mosquitoes, merely scare and repel them. The device will be easy to use, requiring only a standard laser to block an entryway.

New ski goggles will make it simple to adjust to changing light conditions, using Magna-Tech to remove and attach the new lenses within seconds. The goggles will use a series of magnet to secure the different lenses. They will be designed to work with gloved or numb hands, and can be switched without needed to remove the goggles from your face.

Using only water and pressure, it is possible to develop a stretchable, flexible wire made of spider's silk that will be able to conduct electricity as well as copper - opening the door to new forms of artificial muscle. The conductive threads will be made from the dragline silk from the webs of common orb weaver spiders, which are chosen because they construct very large webs. The thread will be mixed with dry nanotubes, dampened to encourage adhesion, and then pressed between a...

The spray-on coating can be easily applied to any object, rendering it waterproof while also slowing bacteria growth preventing staining. The coating is a silicon-based spray made up of nanoparticles that create a hydrophobic surface when sprayed onto a material. Liquids that come in contact with the coating will roll off, allowing the object to resist corrosion, stains, icing and bacteria growth.

Not your normal umbrella, the sensing umbrella will respond to the level of air pollution in the area with a series of LED lights while helping track air quality. The Arduino-equipped sensing umbrella will be able to gather pollution data and upload it to pollution databases, making it possible to generate local pollution indicator maps for smaller regions. The umbrella's LED lights will also provide a more immediate source of information as they will flash and change color...

A new biological concrete able to support plant life could lead to a new generation of vertical gardens while eliminating the need for soil or complex hydroponic systems. The multilayer concrete replaces the traditional Portland cement with magnesium phosphate cement, which is slightly acidic. The acidity level creates a good environment for plants such as fungi, lichens and mosses. The concrete also consists of three layers: a waterproofing layer on top of the structural layer;...

The idea is to create a wearable device to reduce the symptoms of psoriasis through light instead of medication. The battery-powered device will be simple to use, with only a single on/off button. It will be equipped with an array of 40 high-intensity LEDs that will shine UV-free, blue light onto the skin - a therapy that has been proven to reduce the rate at which the cells divide. The device will fit both the arms and legs and can be worn at any time, making it easier to...

Microbes bearing tiny solar panels may be the next step in creating a more efficient way of converting the sun's energy than is possible with current methods. The process will mimic photosynthesis. By placing tiny solar panels on microbes, it will be possible to create a system for artificial photosynthesis which will harness sunlight and, in turn, create energy to drive the production of hydrogen. The photocatalysts will be able to harness solar energy for the manufacture of...

The Eko attachment will attach to almost any standard stethoscope to add a plethora of new features that can be accessed via smartphone. While electronic stethoscopes have been available for some time, their use has not yet caught on. The Eko attachment will electronic stethoscopes more widely available by adding electronic capabilities to the analog devices. The Eko will attach to the stem of a standard stethoscope's chestpiece, where it pairs with a companion app to deliver...