Engineering

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Designer: David Ou Work: Foldable Power Wheelchair Classification: Engineering

Forcemech Ultralite G20 PRO

Forcemech Ultralite G20 Pro is a foldable power wheelchair designed for daily mobility. The frame is a carbon fiber monocoque structure that provides high stiffness with low weight. The chair weighs about 25 pounds without the battery and supports up to 300 pounds. A compact folding structure allows simple storage and transport. Controls are placed within easy reach for smooth acceleration, turning, and stopping. The seating geometry is engineered to reduce fatigue during extended use. The design supports independence, safety, and comfort for people with limited mobility.

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Designer: Daniel Lim Work: Deployable Sensor for Disaster Area Classification: Engineering

Tensegrity

Tensegrity is a deployable sensor designed for disaster areas. Tensegrity is dropped from a drone to gather data for emergency response teams, including gas leaks, images and sounds from survivors. Rigid rods and nylon threads form a tensioned structure that absorbs the impact of a fall from more than 50 meters, so no parachute is required. Four collapsed modules are carried in a box under the drone and released over the site, where each module opens on landing. The sensor reaches places that people cannot safely approach.

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Designer: Doug Garven Work: Wheelchair Classification: Engineering

CR1

The CR1 is a carbon fiber wheelchair that is fully customizable to the user's individual specifications and preferences. The unique, dual-angle front end was designed to follow the lines of the user's body, allowing them to get closer to objects for improved accessibility and maneuverability in tight spaces. The aerodynamic tube profile and its orientation were designed to improve strength, user comfort in areas contacting the body and aesthetically to promote a sense of speed. The dual-purpose sideguards provide protection to the user while acting as a structural member for support.

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Designer: He Li, Nankai Cheng and Li Yang Work: Monitoring Tsunamis Classification: Engineering

Sim One

Sim One is a monitoring device designed to detect tsunamis in the open sea. Existing warning methods rely on simulations of earthquake data, which are delayed and often inaccurate. Sim One measures the internal dynamics of the ocean in real time. Several units are anchored along a chain, 30 to 50 kilometres apart, forming a monitoring network. When a dangerous ocean current is detected, a communication buoy is released and sends warning signals from the surface. The shell is made of aluminium bronze and titanium with an anti-corrosion coating.

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Designer: Remigo Electric Outboards Work: Electric Outboard Motor Classification: Engineering

Remigo One

RemigoOne is the first fully integrated outboard motor in the form of a rudder. Involving boaters, sailors, and enthusiasts throughout the development process gave the team strong insights needed to redesign boating into a simple, frustration-free experience for all, including those with no nautical know-how. It is the lightest in its class, with all vital parts sealed into an IP67 watertight housing, and requires near-zero maintenance. It is also truly versatile: the same unit can propel any type of vessel up to 8m/1500kg, fits seawater, and meets regulations for use on all inland waterways.

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Designer: Fan Wu Work: Humanoid Robot Controller Classification: Engineering

SRC5000

This humanoid robot controller integrates AI capabilities, with its design emphasizing continuous learning and enhanced computational power derived from AI data. The dual surface cooling fins and partitioned cooling system ensure stability even under maximum load conditions. The controller is equipped with a multiprocessor heterogeneous system, including an AI processor, enabling the robot to generalize tasks across various scenarios.

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Designer: Shuyue Feng Work: Interactive Mechanics and Sensors Classification: Engineering

Mechcircuit

Mechcircuit is a prototyping system for interactive devices that combine electronic circuits and mechanical structures. Neodymium magnets are both magnetic and conductive, so they serve as both moving joints and electrical connections. Rotary and linear motions are achieved without traditional mechanical parts. Wiring and soldering are replaced by magnets and laser-cut slots, so parts connect and change quickly. Prototypes are cut from 2 mm acrylic sheets, and conductive silver ink forms the circuits. Computer-aided design software supports non-expert users.

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Designer: Jifeng Shen，Tianhao Liu，Guanghui Huang Work: Navigation Cane Classification: Engineering

Touchnav

Touchnav is an innovative navigation aid that enables blind individuals to navigate independently, offering a heightened sense of security. Its tactile progress bar enhances users' awareness of their journey's progress, improving spatial awareness and safety. Memory point vibrations provide gentle guidance, strengthening users' connection to their environment. More than a mere tool, Touchnav is a supportive companion that boosts the confidence and safety of visually impaired users, empowering them to confidently engage with the world around them.

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Designer: Fan Wu Work: Mobile Robot Controller Classification: Engineering

SRC-2000

The Src-2000 serves as the central controller for mobile robots and features a highly concurrent computing capability. This allows for the swift creation of various non-standard intelligent robots and enables comprehensive control integration. It also offers exceptional equipment expandability that facilitates connections with production operations and smart factory infrastructure. It is integrated with business software to empower users to construct a flexible and intelligent logistics system.

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Designer: Sara&Sara Work: Mobile Exhibition Units Classification: Engineering

Illustration Corner

Illustration corner is a modular, portable and flexible unit system, that enables various ways of exhibiting and selling illustrations in galleries and fairs. Carefully preserved illustrations are presented on portable exhibition elements, designed as foldable hangers. The elements are intentionally designed to be free-standing and dispersed throughout the exhibition space. They can be assembled without the need for any additional tools. Flexible design system enables various setups in diverse contexts.

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Designer: Sebastian Morales Work: Lamp Classification: Engineering

Nopales

Nopales is a modular lamp that ships flat as a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and can easily be broken into pieces by hand. The interlocking pieces then click together to transform into a beautiful 3D cactus. Inspired by the Mexican landscapes, the playful design can be assembled in dozens of different ways and can even grow by combining multiple cards. This Nopal not only lights up spaces with a gentle glow, but also fosters a personal connection, inviting users to become co-creators in their own luminous garden.

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Designer: Yen-Hsun Su Work: Orchids Classification: Engineering

Starry Night

Starry Night is a glowing orchid created through a biotechnology process. The orchid glows in the dark after high-entropy oxides that comply with European Union standards are absorbed through the leaf veins. No genetic modification is used. The petals show a designed pattern of light at night without any additional light source, recalling a starry sky. Several luminous colors are displayed. The plant measures 250 mm in width, 250 mm in length and 500 mm in height. The intent is to offer a calm and relaxing viewing experience.

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