Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery explained
Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery is a Scandinavian invention lab, founded in 2013 by Per Cromwell and Tomas Mazetti.[1] [2]
Notable work
No More Woof
No More Woof is a device to translate dogs' thoughts into human language using electroencephalography sensors.[3] [4]
The Aalto Puck
The Aalto puck is an experimental hockey puck inspired by the forms of the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto to research what happens if the hockey puck isn't round.[5] [6] It is designed with the goal to maximize randomness and has been tested by hockey teams as Swedish Hammarby IF.[7] [8]
Flying Carpets for Pets
Flying carpets for pets is a small prototype that can lift small animals up to above the ground. The levitation is provided by six pairs of neodymium magnets.[9]
References
- News: Floating pugs and flying carpets for pets: MiCasa Lab is reinventing home furniture . Duncan Geree. . June 26, 2013 . May 21, 2015.
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Volvo Cars: Designing The Unexpected . YouTube.
- Stampler . Laura . This Machine Will Translate Your Dog's Thoughts Into Words . Time . 8 June 2019.
- Web site: Funding for dog-to-English translator by the Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery . News Corp Australia Network . 8 June 2019.
- Web site: Design team answers the question: What if hockey pucks weren't round? . Fox Sports . 8 June 2019.
- Web site: Petchesky . Barry . This Is The Strangest Hockey Puck Ever Made . Deadspin . 8 June 2019.
- Web site: Karlsson . Erik . Hammarby testar puck som inte är rund . 17 December 2014 . 8 June 2019.
- Web site: Nosowitz . Dan . Alvar Aalto-Inspired Hockey Puck Will Infuriate Hockey Players . Fast Company . 27 March 2014 . 8 June 2019.
- Geere . Duncan . Floating pugs and flying carpets for pets: MiCasa Lab is reinventing home furniture . Wired . 8 June 2019.
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