This week’s post for the Ideas of the week featuring ideas that might change our world.
1. A Gadget Draws Water from Air, Inspired By A Beetle
Science+Technology+Innovation
An example of biomimicry, Edward Linnacre’s Airdrop harvests moisture from “dry” air to water crops in arid regions. more
2. An ATM designed for illiterate users
Technology+Usability
India has developed an ATM that taps biometric technologies to make it suitable for use by illiterate and semi-illiterate populations. more
3. Gamification In Play At Enterprise 2.0
Game+Idea+Innovation
Gamification is the application of game-like techniques for user engagement to applications that need not be games per se. more
4. Solar Powered Battery Charger Tweets Your Energy Savings
Mobile+Innovation+Technology
The Changers Solar Starter Kit captures solar energy that can be used to charge various tablets and smartphone. more
5. Mobile app that could change the way you book taxis forever
Mobile App+Usability+Idea
Now it is always possible to find taxi without flailing your arms on street corners for 10 minutes or booking one an hour in advance. more
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Meanwhile the small idea at our Garage Sale
Virtual Guide – Installation & Maintenance
A tool to help the on-field trainer collect the right training instructions for the day. More
This week’s post compiled by Alok Kumar
