Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery
Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery is a Scandinavian invention lab, founded in 2013 by Per Cromwell and Tomas Mazetti.[1][2]
Notable work
[edit]No More Woof
[edit]No More Woof is a device to translate dogs' thoughts into human language using electroencephalography sensors.[3][4]
The Aalto Puck
[edit]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
[edit]Flying carpets for pets is a small prototype that can lift small animals (2.4 kilograms (5.3 lb)) up to 7 centimetres (2.8 in) above the ground. The levitation is provided by six pairs of neodymium magnets.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Duncan Geree (June 26, 2013). "Floating pugs and flying carpets for pets: MiCasa Lab is reinventing home furniture". Wired. Retrieved 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. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Funding for dog-to-English translator by the Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery". News Corp Australia Network. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Design team answers the question: What if hockey pucks weren't round?". Fox Sports. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Petchesky, Barry. "This Is The Strangest Hockey Puck Ever Made". Deadspin. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Karlsson, Erik (17 December 2014). "Hammarby testar puck som inte är rund". Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Nosowitz, Dan (27 March 2014). "Alvar Aalto-Inspired Hockey Puck Will Infuriate Hockey Players". Fast Company. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ Geere, Duncan. "Floating pugs and flying carpets for pets: MiCasa Lab is reinventing home furniture". Wired. Retrieved 8 June 2019.