10 Futuristic Innovations that will Boggle Your Mind

Companies and scientists are constantly on the lookout for the next ‘big’ thing. Their motivation to innovate and invent new solutions for your everyday problems has never been greater. The following items are only a snippet view into the wonderful world of new futuristic products that companies rush to develop and sell.

1. eLEGS - Bionic Exoskeleton by Berkeley Bionics

Berkeley Bionics has developed the world’s first bionic exoskeleton - eLEGS - that can be practically used. The device is worn around the legs and supported by the back and shoulders. It allows wearers, especially those paralyzed, to walk and experience more strength and endurance. The device is battery powered, weighs about 45 lbs, and is easy to wear.

2. Levitating Hover Scooter

If you ever wanted to own your own very saucer, believe it or not, it’s possible. The levitating hover scooter actually uses a similar technology found in hovercrafts to rise a few inches above ground and glide on a cushion of air. With a five feet diameter, the scooter is large enough to let you stand comfortably and it can carry up to 220 lbs while accelerating up to 15 mph. The scooter is available for sale at Hammacher Schlemmer.

3. emPower's Self-Adjusting Eyeglasses by PixelOptics

PixelOptics has created the world’s first electronic glasses that automatically adjust to your prescription. Designed for people who need to wear reading glasses, the glass lenses automatically switch the focus without blurring the vision. The glasses are chargeable and come in variety of fashionable frames and colors.

4. Somnus Sleep Shirt by nyx Devices

Created at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and introduced by nyx Devices, the Somnus Sleep Shirt uses special patented technology to monitor and record sleep data of the wearer. When a person goes to sleep, the shirt would record sleep patterns which the wearer can access later. Finally, there’s a simple tool out there that helps us understand how well we sleep each night.

5. Dyson Air multiplier Fan

Fan blades be gone! Dyson has created the ultimate bladeless fan which keeps your home cool and quiet. The fan uses the Air Multiplier technology which draws air in to the fan like a vacuum and amplifies it to produce a constant stream of cool air. It is a very stylish fan to fit with your home décor as well as easy to maintain. If you are tired of you old noisy fan, the Dyson Air Multiplier is definitely worth checking out.