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As the World Cup starts next week, it will showcase the new era of the cyborg. A paralyzed volunteer will perform the opening kick, while wearing a robotic exoskeleton. It will move the volunteer's limbs simply by reading their thoughts. this is part of something called the walk again project, meant to inspire and show us what is possible.
It may be time to kick training wheels to the curb. A British company is using the same technology we've seen on futuristic two-wheeled vehicles for kids' bikes. The Jyrobike is meant for children from ages 3 to 8 and uses something called gyroscopic technology to auto-balance the bike. The tech makes it almost impossible for the bike to tip over. The Jyrobike is on Kickstarter right now for a pledge of $250.
Something we've all been waiting for, a game console for dogs. The CleverPet uses puzzles and other challenges to keep your dog engaged plus, it will get a little treat if it can figure it out. There's even an animal version of Dance Dance Revolution. The dogs need to hit the right pads when they light up. Of course, you can track their progress on an app and make the puzzles more difficult. You can pre-order the CleverPet for $250.
