Jan Rust

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Smart modular greenhouses turn urban rooftops into gardens

Tiny modular greenhouses bring commercial agricultural technology to urban farms…

3D printed external ankle ligament prevents sprains

Exo-L is a made-to-order, 3D printed external ankle ligament which protects the wearer from sprains.

Object recognition software could create limitless, interactive encyclopedia of things

Sense is a cloud-based platform which will enable consumers to interact with its crowdsourced "encyclopedia of objects" in limitless ways.

Smart acupuncture pen checks if you’re getting enough vitamins

Vitastiq allows anyone to track their vitamin and mineral levels through a handheld device and app that blends scientific data with thousands of years of…

Spritz powered wrist wearable lets consumers speed read notifications

Uno Noteband is a wrist wearable which uses Spritz's speed reading technology to keep consumers up to date with all their notifications.

Empowering locals to bring phone signal to remote areas

The Endaga CCN1 enables local people in very remote areas to provide mobile phone service to their entire community.

Swappable electric batteries could recharge Smartscooter in 6 seconds

Gogoro have launched the first Smartscooter which is powered by swappable electric batteries.

In Japan, stylish eyewear tracks tiredness and posture

Jins Meme eyewear hides sensor technology within stylish, wearable design.

Wearable airbag protects the hips of the elderly

Wolk adapt airbag technology to create a reusable wearable airbag especially for elderly citizens.

Multi-sensory 3D printed maps help the blind to navigate

Touch-sensitive, interactive maps give audio instructions and campus directions to the visually impaired.

In Berlin, retrofitted lampposts can charge electric vehicles

Ubitricity's mobile charging device will enable electricity providers to supply plug-in EV drivers with charging stations exactly where they need them.

Interactive platform celebrates the work of unpaid caregivers

Careticker enables unpaid caregivers to record tasks, and rewards users with redeemable incentives.