Wireless power through windows so you don’t need to drill outdoor sockets
US-based Acqua Industries has launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Power Mole, a wireless power transfer device that delivers 10 Watts through up to 30mm of glass, wood, or anything non-metallic, for outdoor sockets.
Supersonic airliner demo jet takes to the skies for the first time
US supersonic airliner company Boom successfully executed the first flight of its demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, in the Mojave desert last week, reaching a top speed of 273mph.
A dedicated cycle lane sweeping trailer
Mechanical Engineer Pierre Lermant from California has built the Bike Lane Sweeper, a battery-powered device pulled behind a bicycle that clears debris from cycle lanes.
Custom-fit honeycomb bike helmet
From Superinnovators 25/01/24 UK-based Hexr (f. 2017), launched a custom-fit 3D-printed bicycle helmet in 2019 followed by a home head scanning app in 2020. The company’s helmets, are printed from Polyamide-11, a material derived from castor bean oil, are designed for enhanced safety and comfort. Extensive testing indicates that Hexr helmets are 26% safer compared […]
Bikepack: Special harness allows you to carry your bike on your back
From Superinnovators 16/01/24 UK company Restrap (founded 2010) launched a special harness in 2023 that allows riders to switch from pedalling to hiking in seconds. The lightweight Hike a Bike Harnness worn on the back attaches to any bike, is made of waterproof TPU-coated nylon and features a padded, breathable shoulder section. It enables bikers […]
Folding bike with full size wheels
From Superinnovators 08/01/24 French startup Bastille has launched a new folding bike with 27.5 inch wheels which transforms in 5-10 seconds for easy storage. The bike is manufactured in France and weighs 15 kg, has folded dimension of L88 x D33 x H74cm, 3 gears, belt drive, hydraulic disk brakes and can be wheeled while […]
Theft-deterrent bike where lock is part of the frame
From Superinnovators 05/01/24 Chilean company Yerka, founded in 2013, have developed a bike where the diagonal portion of the frame and the seat pole form an integrated lock. Not only does the design mean you don’t have to carry a lock, but any attempt to break the lock and steal the bike would render the […]
Portable e-bike conversion kit
By Charles Carter, 28/09/22 Innovators at Lithuania’s Rubbee have created a simple e-bike conversion kit that uses a small rubber drive wheel to transmit power to the rear bike wheel through friction. The team secured over $170k in crowdfunding through campaigns in 2013 and 2018 on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, culminating in the latest Rubbee X […]
