My idea is to create sensory equipment enabling people to share hugs across cyberspace. The idea can be implemented with so-called "hug-shirt" and a teddy bear. The teddy bear will be fitted with sensors to detect when it is hugged by a person. The sensation will be transmitted to another person via a special jacket fitted with heated copper wires.

Did you hear about a new keyboard able to vary its position automatically, reducing the chances of repetitive stress injuries? A small motor inside the keyboard constantly changes its typing angle by altering the separation and the tilt of both sides slightly every 2500 keystrokes. The user can alter the frequency of the changes as well.

A new tracking system could help firefighting crews continuously monitor every member of their team without interference from walls and other obstacles. The system will consist of three parts, a tracking system worn by each firefighter, and a health assessment system to monitor their vitals in real time. The third part will be the router system consisting of five routers contained in a canister, one of which will be automatically dropped if a firefighter goes out of tracking system...

The idea is to develop special wristbands to help the users keep track of their lifestyle patterns and develop more healthy habits. The wristband monitor will work with a smartphone application and an open platform that will advise the user on physical activity, nutrition, or sleep patterns. The open platform will allow the app to be fine tuned to individual goals, and the social network link will solicit encouragement from family and friends.

Why not create an application which will use camera equipped dashboard mounted mobile devices to let drivers know the best speed to maintain in order to avoid traffic lights? The application will collect traffic signal data as the car moves about and then will feed it back to a central system, which will allow a larger image of the traffic flow to be created. This information could then be used to tell the driver how quickly they are approaching the traffic signal as well as where...

Why not develop a robotic golf caddy that will happily carry the user's clubs and never expect a tip? The robot will be programmed to follow an individual, moving at walking speed and automatically stopping when the user stops, or it will be driven by remote control. Lightweight and foldable, it will be able to travel inclines as much as 30 degrees and carry up to 45 pounds.

The self-sanitizing keyboard will use ultraviolet light to kill harmful micro-organisms in seconds. The keyboard will look and feel the same as a standard computer keyboard. To engage the cleaning cycle, the keyboard will protract into a light-tight enclosure which will bath it in the UV light. It can be retracted for use by the wave of hand over the motion sensor.

A GPS tracking device for parents will allow them to keep an eye on their children even when they are out of sight. The gel cased tracker can be attached to a book bag or key ring, and will include an antenna that will constantly be connected to the user's home computer. Once the device is registered online, parents can set up zones where they expect their child to be. An alarm will sound via text message or email if the child leave an expected zone. The device can also be...

The new bottle is supposed to encourage environmental awareness by allowing the user to keep track of how many plastic bottles they have saved from the landfill. The bottle features a stainless steel canister with an integrated, rubberized dial that lets the user mark off each plastic bottle saved at each refill. It also includes an iPhone app that can translate the saved plastic bottles into oil savings or allow the user to track progress collectively with friends.

The app will use both auditory and visual cues to help the blind, deaf, or average tourist navigate their way by bus. To use the app, the traveler will first choose their preferred route. The app will then guide the user to the closest bus stop and let them know how long until the bus arrives. Once the user has boarded the bus, the app will keep them informed as to how many stops remain and send an alert when it's time to ring the bell. Once the user has left the bus, the system...