Motorized

Photo and video gear company Edelkrone teased its "biggest launch in years" in October last year, and has now revealed all with the release of the "world's first" fully motorized, self-leveling tripod called the X.

Just because it's easier to transport a heavy load in a wheelbarrow, doing so can still be a lot of hard work. That's where the eBarrow Kit comes in, as it quickly adds an electric boost to your existing wheelbarrow.

Lifting bikes up onto a vehicle's rear rack can be difficult, especially if they're heavy electric mountain bikes or even motorbikes. The Bike eRack is designed to make the job easier, as it uses a motor to lift the bikes.

Putting heavy gear in a wagon definitely makes it easier to transport, but the load can still be difficult to pull – particularly going uphill. That's where the e-Wagon is designed to come in, as it features electric motors for easier hauling.

Bosch is aiming to give parents some electric assistance with its smart e-stroller system.

Time is critical when rescuers are alerted to a swimmer in trouble, a surfer who's taken a dive or a yacht guest who has fallen overboard. The Dolphin 1 is a motorized, remote-controlled lifebuoy that is thrown in the water and then propels itself out to the person in distress.​

Over the years, we've seen standing desks in cardboard, mini units which are plonked atop a normal desk and motor-assisted designs that go up or down at the push of a button. The DK-05 from Lian Li falls into the latter category, but the chassis also doubles as a case for up two computer.​

After a successful Kickstarter last year, Slovenian company SipaBoards has launched an updated self-inflating motorized stand-up paddleboard model that caters toward fishermen. It's available for pre-order now for US$1,990.

An Israeli electrical engineer has invented a motorized shopping trolley to make it easier to push a full load of groceries around the store and back to your car. The system, which carries loads of up to 120 kg (265 lbs), can be retrofitted onto existing carts or integrated into new builds.

Looking like it was cut from the side of a plastic milk crate, the Gridboard features skeletal carbon fiber construction meant to save weight and add distinct ride characteristics. Its sister product, the ePaddle motorized land paddle, helps any rider accelerate to high speeds.

The Briefcase Electric Scooter from Coolpeds is literally a briefcase which transforms into an electric scooter. Capable of traveling at speeds up to 20 km/h for approximately 10 km, the scooter could ensure you make that vital connection or arrive at the office on time.

The latest golf device by MGI Golf isn’t likely to improve your game but it will help reduce the amount of exertion required to lug clubs about the fairway. The electric Navigator Quad Gyro allows players to remotely control their cart, summoning it to bring clubs when needed.