Inflatable
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Way back in 2016, GoBoat introduced an odd-looking boating craft that sat the single occupant in the middle of a huge inflatable ring, and could be collapsed down for transport on land. Now the company has launched the much-improved Gen 2.0 PWC.
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If you've ever tried piloting a drone, you'll know that they end up running into walls, trees or whatnot … often getting damaged in the process. An experimental inflatable-body drone, however, just bounces off obstacles – plus it can grasp onto them.
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X-Gloo looks to make the pop-up camper van roof inflatable. It's teamed with one of Europe's leading pop-up roof builders to create a blazingly styled VW concept van with a pop-top that inflates into position and offers improved insulation.
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People suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) often have difficulty raising their arms, due to deterioration of cells in their brain and spinal cord. A new wearable system is designed to help, utilizing a pair of under-arm balloons.
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While most people wear a PFD (personal floatation device) when boating, such is typically not the case when they're swimming in open water. A new prototype wristband is designed for such scenarios, as it features floatation airbags that can be manually deployed if needed.
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A watercraft quite unlike others, the Portless Catamaran is a large inflatable that rides to the water in a motor vehicle. It quickly inflates into a dual-deck cruiser and lounge propelled along cleanly and quietly by a small electric outboard.
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Although inflatable stand-up paddle boards are popular due to their portability, most of them still aren't light enough to carry for long distances. The Chasm-Lite is an exception, as it's reportedly the world's lightest, most compact inflatable SUP.
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We've heard how 3D-printed concrete buildings can be built quickly and easily, but could there be an even faster and simpler method? According to inventor Alex Bell, there is – and it involves inflating buildings, then pumping concrete into them.
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The immune system’s foreign body response is key for keeping us healthy – but it’s not so useful when that foreign body is a medical implant. A new device prevents scar tissue forming around implants by gently inflating and deflating every 12 hours.
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The latest Heimplanet tent is designed for duos who like to be well-prepared. A new evolution of Heimplanet's inflatable geodesic design creates a tent with a low weight, plenty of stability, and room for two+ people and the gear they brought.
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Some people find tents with poles to be a little too fiddly to set up, which is one of the main reasons why inflatable tents were invented. Aerogogo's Giga tent takes the easiness factor a step further, by automatically inflating itself.
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Even more convenient than the average inflatable camper, the rugged Mars Space X Air steps further into full automation. It unfolds, inflates and stabilizes at the push of a few buttons, creating a roomy base camp for up to six people.
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