A self-cleaning glass is said to be both glare-free and anti-fogging, which could lead to better optical devices and more efficient solar panels. The glass is made of thin layers of deposited material selectively removed to form a surface of tiny cones. This cone pattern prevents glare while also repelling water, bouncing the droplets and reflections off the angled walls.

A new insulin delivery device will be the most secure remote-controlled medical device on the market. The device will carry a week's supply of insulin and work with the Android-powered phone. The phone will feature an integrated glucose meter and a dedicated SIM card for communication with the pump, and will operate for seven days on a single eco-friendly battery. A temperature sensor in the pump will warn the user if the insulin is being exposed to too much heat while a separate...

The wheel consists of a center layer of rubber that is stretched and held tightly by a series of rods, which can be adjusted for different types of terrain. The mountain bike version of the wheel includes 29-inch carbon fiber rims and is open on the sides, although it is being considered covering the opening with thin sidewalls to keep debris from getting caught in the tire. Besides eliminating the risk of flats, the wheel also helps increase performance by storing potential energy...

The idea is to create a spray-on antibacterial coating which will work even after several washings and will be applied to a variety of textiles as well as other materials. The polymer coating is supposed to be simple, inexpensive, and scalable. Able to kill a wide spectrum of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, it will be applied to both natural and synthetic materials, either during manufacturing or at home by the owner. The coating will be able to survive several hot water washings, and...

Foldable skis will be designed to allow snowboarders to access terrain they will not be able to reach on their boards. The skies will come with skins already attached, providing the traction needed to climb the mountain. Once at the top, the skis can be folded into thirds and locked down with cam hinges. They will include a specially created backpack designed to keep the skis secured at a low center of gravity. The skis will open up the backcountry to snowboarders, allowing...

The idea is to combine a facial recognition system with a hand gesture recognition system, which could allow users to control their devices more naturally. The technology will use a previously recorded image to recognize the shape, motion and position of the user's hand, and will be able to detect vertical and horizontal hand motions as well as a variety of hand and finger shapes. A wave of the hand will access the system, and it can also be automatically triggered by analyzing the...

I wish I had some device which would clean my pool without any assistance. Ideally, this device would float in the pool and filter the water collecting leaves, seeds and other garbage in itself. It would have photo cells to work from the sun energy; the energy would be also accumulated so as the cleaner could be used in the rain or at night. All I'd need to do would be to clean the devise of the collected garbage.

The new helmet will use round beads to form cushions of air, creating a more comfortable helmet with up to four times the impact absorption of conventional foam. The helmet will be integrated with small polypropylene beads stuffed inside pockets. The balls will be packed closely together, passing on and diluting the energy from an impact. This will reduce the intensity of the blow before it reaches the wearer's head. The beads will also shift a bit when the helmet is put on,...

Goggles able to display information about the area with color-coded outlines will make it easier for partial-sighted people to move through their environments. Visually impaired people often struggle with discerning contrast and depth. The new goggles will feature a pair of cameras mounted on a virtual reality headset and connected to a very small computer. The cameras will scan the area ahead of the wearer and convert the information to digital code sent to the computer. Using an...

The idea is to develop a head worn device that will interpret facial movements and translate them into speech. The system will consist of small magnets inside the mouth and on the tongue which will create a magnetic field. Sensors attached to the headset will be able to detect changes in the field and translate the motion into words. The device could also be improved by developing magnets that can be implanted in the tongue, as well as reducing the headset to the size of a...