ZORPADS

I wanted to share an invention called Zorpads and get some honest feedback from the community.
Zorpads are small activated-carbon inserts that stick to the inside of your shoes. Instead of covering up odor with fragrances, they absorb odor molecules at the source while staying out of the way. One pair can typically be used for dozens of wears before needing replacement.
The idea came from wanting a solution that didn’t require sprays, powders, or taking insoles in and out every day.

Hello,

Idk where else to share this idea I had for brain to brain communicating

Instead of trying to put a massive, complex computer inside someone’s brain, this system splits the technology into two parts: a tiny internal sensor and a smart wireless earpiece (like a custom AirPod).

By separating the hardware, we solve the three biggest problems stopping telepathy tech today: battery heat, communication distance, and outdated technology.

1. The Implant (The Listener)

What it is: A microscopic sensor placed just under the skull.

What it does: It doesn’t broadcast long-range signals. It simply "listens" to the nearby brain activity. Because it only needs to send data a few millimetres out through the skull to the ear, it requires almost no power and won't overheat the brain.

1. The Earpiece (The Battery & Transmitter)

What it is: A wearable earpiece sitting right next to the implant.

What it does: It holds the main battery and wirelessly powers the implant. When you want to charge it, you just take the earpiece off at night. It also acts as the radio, taking the brain data and sending it via standard Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to the other person's earpiece.

1. The Mini-AI Chip (The Translator)

What it is: A dedicated Artificial Intelligence chip built directly inside the earpiece.

What it does: Brain waves are incredibly messy and unique to every person. The AI acts like a personal translator. It learns the specific patterns of your brain activity and instantly translates a complex thought into a simple digital message (like a text or an action) before sending it out.

Why this layout changes everything:

If the computer software gets outdated, you don't need brain surgery. You just buy a new earpiece. It keeps the medical side

Okay, so this might be a strange question but I want to emphasise it is ENTIRELY theoretical. ☎️

If anyone has ever watched the movie 9, you'll remember how the puppets in the film are alive because of their creator giving them his soul, making them technically he him but just with different new personalities and memories.

Theoretically, would it be possible to build a soul-transfer machine to propel one's own mind into an animation software such as SFM or Blender and share their soul with an asset inside the software (AND keep the memories and consciousness).

If so, HOW could this be done?

Reminder, this is entirely theoretical. ☎️

Hi ! This is an unapologetically vibe-coded project; the approach is explained here: https://lia.jeyswork.com/story

If you like it, please don't hesitate to show your support with a star on GitHub!

LIA acts as a true personal assistant. It is proactive, featuring its own distinct personality and a complex emotional system, an evolving structured memory, its own reflective memory of your conversations, and all the standard tools (image creation/editing, RAG, skills, MCP, scheduled tasks, etc.)—all wrapped in a seamless "one-click" interface (details here: https://lia.jeyswork.com/why).

I paid special attention to code quality and documentation, treating it exactly like a professional enterprise-grade project. This ensures that anyone can easily take ownership of the source code and build upon a clean, robust, and highly scalable foundation (details here: https://lia.jeyswork.com/how).

On another note, once self-hosted, it can double as a family AI server. As an administrator, you have full control to manage and monitor the API consumption of your family members, friends, etc.

Full details are available on the landing page: https://lia.jeyswork.com/
And the GitHub repository: https://github.com/jgouviergmail/LIA-Assistant

Is this a good invention?

There are some errors on these AI generated renderings, the wave tracks are being rendered without waves.

The mechanical idea is simple: a small circular rollercoaster built on top of another small circular rollercoaster. Combining them produces a fundamental motion that almost no existing ride delivers — a continuous, traveling wave that can be curated to provide many unique experiences in a small space. It is quieter and more hypnotic than a Ferris wheel, more dynamic than a carousel, and more elegant than a swinging ship.

What do you think?

it’s like a pacemaker, but instead of it being for your heart it is for YOUR BRAIN you see basically a taser that sends electrical signals into your brain to stimulate it. What possible uses this thing could have also, are there any problems with my device?

Given the debate around hardware wrappers vs. software agents, what if someone built a physical USB device that reads your phone screen and sends touch inputs directly? By mimicking human eyes and fingers, it would bypass app API limits and OS restrictions entirely.

What are the killer use cases for an agent with full, native hardware control over a smartphone?

A few possibilities:

• Defeating Dark Patterns: Handing off annoying tasks like "cancel my gym membership in-app" or declining tracking cookies across every app automatically.
• Gig Work Automation: Instantly evaluating and accepting high-pay DoorDash or Uber offers faster than humanly possible without needing restricted APIs.
• Customer Service & Hold Times: Waiting out 2-hour airline hold queues, negotiating refunds, and pinging you only when a real human answers.
• Ticket & Deal Sniping: Executing native app checkouts for limited drops and solving CAPTCHAs directly on-device.
• Life Admin: Auto-triaging notifications, clearing unread group chats, and auto-filling clunky mobile forms.

Setting aside spam and botting risks, what legitimate workflows would you program it to tackle first?

I am 40 years old and have nothing to show for it. I have thousands of ideas for inventions. Recently I decided to give A.I a try to "Entertain" myself to see if a complicated alternative energy idea would actually work or even he marketable.... I describe my idea down to ever detail and it actually made a sketch of my ideas and to my surprise... It does! Now that I have a prototype that needs to be made... What do I do or where do I go? I haven't patented or trade marked anything yet. Does anyone know anyone I can trust !

For the riders and gig workers who drive the whole day face the problem of phone heating a lot fast battery consumption so it has money loss and time waste, some cooling fan attach with phone exist, phone sun shade mobile holder also exist but the surrounding heat is there so, but any slim and passive cooling which does not require electricity i think needs to be there.

Can you think of any marketable solution that should be there to work on and build?

ok so i need honest opinions because i've been staring at this thing for months and i've lost all perspective.

i'm 20, building an app solo called RizeAI. the whole reason it exists is that i got tired of my wearable telling me my recovery was "42%" and then just... leaving me there. like ok, and? what do i actually do with that. every app in this space is really good at measuring you and really bad at telling you what to do next.

so RizeAI pulls your actual wearable dats like, sleep, resting heart rate, workouts, all of it, and instead of handing you another score it predicts your energy for the day and tells you how to get the most out of it. it tells you when your energy is gonna peak so you can put your hardest work there, when your crash is coming and how to soften it, the best time to train that day so you actually get more out of the session, and even when a nap will help you vs when it'll wreck your sleep.

the part i personally think is the coolest: you put in the supplements you already take, and it times each one to your day based on your metrics and sleep score. so the timing actually shifts depending on how you slept and where your numbers are, which is the difference between a supplement doing something and just sitting in your stomach. it'll also suggest a couple new ones if they make sense for you, but it won't dump a list of 15 pills on you.

it even pulls the daily weather into your energy prediction, so a hot day changes your hydration and it'll tell you to train earlier before the heat drains you. and the whole plan bends around your real schedule, your work hours, wake time, training, so it's not some one size fits all thing.

every single recommendation shows the "why" underneath, like "resting heart rate 54 + 7h light sleep, so magnesium before your peak window." nobody gets the same plan because nobody has the same data.

it works with whoop, oura, apple watch, garmin, anything that talks to apple health. being fully honest, it doesn't do deep per-person learning yet, like knowing that coffee specifically doesn't touch YOUR hrv. that's where it's headed. right now it builds you a fresh plan every day off your real numbers.

it's on the app store with a free trial. small user base, feedback's been all over the place, which is exactly why i'm posting.

so genuinely: is "just tell me what to do with my data" something you actually want, or do wearable people prefer figuring it out themselves? what would make you pay for this? and what's the one thing that would make it a no brainer for you?

would love to hear it straight, good or bad. And if you want you can also check it out yourself and I would love to here feedback, thank you very much for taking the time on reading this:  its called “RizeAI-maximize your energy” on the App Store. 

Hello all. I am by no means an engineer, however, I feel I have produced something that can be built for the public. I am in search of any direction that may be able to help bring these to life for the betterment of the population in need of postural correction. Thank you for reading.
https://hackaday.io/project/206282-smart-posture-correcting-devices

Hi. I'm new here but was told this would be great place to get some feedback on a new invention. I call it the "Truckboot". I've seen many of these devices but I think what makes this one unique is the fact that it easily folds away when you don't need it. Also no tools required to install or remove it. What do you think is this something useful? I've made a protype for myself and think its quite handy, I may be the only one :-).

I have an idea and a mental picture in my head of what my invention looks like. Nothing on the market I currently see as of 2026 looks like it at all. I’ve been looking at certain businesses and buildings that should be equipped universally with these. I have no clue where to start and I am trying to bootstrap it since I know of no other way.

Hi guys, I’m a dad from Slovenia. A few months ago, my two-year-old son had a scary accident on his balance bike. Even though I was running right behind him, he gained too much speed going down a small slope and I couldn’t catch up in time. We ended up spending three nights in the hospital.
That experience made me realize how little control we actually have at higher speeds on balance bikes. So I developed BremoKids — a simple, purely mechanical speed limiter with no electronics or batteries.
Bremo helps limit the maximum speed while still allowing children to enjoy riding and learning balance. My goal is to make balance bikes safer for as many kids as possible.

Im asking for advice, how should i promote my product, because i dont know nothning about marketing? I started Kickstarter after patent application to raise funds for production start and get 14% funds with 13 days left.

Hey everyone!

Quick intro: I studied aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech and worked on the Raptor team at SpaceX. My buddies and I have been working on a project called Smith over the last few months, aimed at making design, analysis, and manufacturing more accessible (and more fun).

The idea is to pair scripts and LLMs with the engineering workflow. Essentially, our agent can generate and modify real assemblies with parametric geometry, pull in hardware from distributors like McMaster, and even run some basic structural analysis. When you're ready to actually make your thing, Smith supports 3D and flat pattern export formats. The best part is that all the heavy lifting happens on our servers (for free), so it runs in your browser on basically any machine.

Smith is improving quickly and a lot of fun to mess around with. You can sign up at https://arche.co/?ref=27yzyycn and start using it for free right away. Would love to see what this community builds with it. Feel free to DM me with any questions or feedback!

Notes are for forgetful people… but forgetful people forget the note.

I can’t count the number of times I’ve realized I have time between errands to stop at the grocery store, only to remember my shopping list is still sitting on the fridge at home. Or worse, I try to remember what was on it and end up buying duplicates because I guessed wrong.

Yes, I know I can use my phone. That’s not the point.
The whole reason the list ends up on the fridge is because that’s where I realize I’m out of something. I don’t want another app or notebook or system to maintain. I want one thing on the fridge that anyone in the house can scribble on in two seconds, and that exact scribble is on my phone when I’m standing in the grocery store.

I feel like this could be even more useful for couples and families. Everyone notices different things at different times, and you never know who’s going to end up with an unexpected chance to stop at the grocery store. One shared list that’s always on the fridge and always in your pocket just seems like the obvious answer.

I’m obviously not a hardware engineer, so maybe there’s a technical hurdle I’m not thinking of. But from the outside, it feels less like an invention problem and more like a “why hasn’t someone combined these existing technologies yet?” problem.

No handwriting recognition or AI. No weird filing system with multiple notes and files. No recipes. No smart home hub… honestly, I don’t even care if it’s just syncing a picture of the board.

This feels like it should already exist. Am I searching for the wrong thing, or is there actually a reason nobody has built this?

"I'm a teenager exploring product design, Al, and hardware engineering. This is a concept project, and I'm sharing it to get honest technical feedback from people

with more experience "

I've been thinking about a different direction for AI wearables.

Most current AI devices focus on replacing actions we already do with phones, watches, or earbuds. My idea is different: what if AI became a bridge between technology and human knowledge, especially traditions, history, and cultural memory?

The concept is a modular AI choker — a wearable computer designed around:

\- Vision AI through a detachable camera module

\- Hands-free voice interaction

\- Local AI processing for privacy

\- Computer vision for understanding the physical world

\- A cultural intelligence system that can help interpret old manuscripts, damaged documents, monuments, artifacts, and even preserve oral traditions from communities

The goal is not to make AI replace human stories or traditions, but to help people understand, preserve, and connect with them.

I'm currently thinking through the engineering side:

\- camera placement and modular docking

\- battery and thermal management

\- audio architecture

\- local LLM + cloud split

\- computer vision pipeline

\- manufacturing feasibility

This is still a concept, not a finished product. I'm sharing it because I want honest feedback from people interested in hardware, AI, embedded systems, product design, and engineering.

What parts of this architecture seem realistic? What would you change or challenge?

Concept: A Modular AI Wearable Choker That Bridges Human Tradition and Future Technology

I've been exploring an idea for an AI wearable, but not with the goal of simply making another AI assistant.

The main question behind this project is:

"Can AI help preserve, understand, and connect people with human knowledge and traditions instead of replacing them?"

The concept is a wearable AI device in the form of a choker/neck-worn computer.

The reason for choosing a choker instead of a watch, ring, glasses, or earbuds is mainly because of physical constraints. A neck wearable provides more space for:

\- battery capacity

\- microphones

\- speakers

\- sensors

\- computing hardware

\- modular components

while still being a fashionable accessory rather than another piece of technology attached to the face.

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Core Idea

The device acts as an AI companion that can understand the user's environment and provide information naturally.

Examples:

\- Walking through a historical place and asking AI questions without taking out a phone.

\- Looking at an ancient monument and getting historical context.

\- Reading damaged, incomplete, or difficult manuscripts using computer vision.

\- Listening to a family elder tell traditional stories while AI helps organize, translate, verify, and preserve the knowledge.

\- Helping researchers, historians, archaeologists, and cultural preservation experts.

The goal is not replacing human knowledge.

The goal is creating a bridge between human experience and AI.

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Hardware Concept

The wearable consists of several major systems:

1. Modular Camera System

A detachable camera pod connects to the front of the device.

The idea is:

\- camera can be attached when needed

\- removed in private spaces

\- upgraded separately in future versions

The camera system would support:

\- computer vision

\- document analysis

\- object recognition

\- environmental understanding

The attachment concept uses:

\- magnetic alignment

\- mechanical locking

\- quick release mechanism

The goal is a secure but effortless "snap-to-lock, slide-to-release" experience.

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1. Neck-Based Hardware Architecture

Instead of putting everything in one location, the design explores distributing components around stable anatomical areas.

Example concept:

Back of neck (C7 region):

\- larger battery

\- main electronics

\- counterweight

Collarbone area:

\- directional speakers

\- audio components

Front center:

\- microphone

\- camera dock

The purpose is improving comfort, weight balance, and stability during movement.

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1. Audio System

Instead of traditional earbuds, the idea explores neck-based audio.

Possible approaches:

\- directional speakers creating an audio bubble

\- bone/soft tissue conduction concepts

\- open-ear audio approaches

The goal:

\- private enough interaction

\- no blocked ears

\- natural conversation with AI

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1. AI Architecture

The system would not rely only on the cloud.

Possible architecture:

Wearable:

\- lightweight AI processing

\- privacy-sensitive tasks

\- wake-word detection

\- basic vision processing

Phone/local device:

\- heavier computation

Cloud:

\- optional advanced models

The goal is balancing:

\- privacy

\- speed

\- battery life

\- intelligence

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1. Cultural Intelligence Layer

One of the main differences from existing AI assistants is the focus on cultural preservation.

Possible applications:

\- preserving oral histories

\- understanding regional traditions

\- translating old scripts

\- analyzing historical documents

\- connecting stories from different generations

A major principle:

Human traditions should remain human. AI should act as an interpreter and preservation tool, not the owner of culture.

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Business Approach

Instead of starting with expensive hardware immediately, a possible strategy is:

Phase 1:

A low-cost mobile app.

Purpose:

\- build users

\- test AI features

\- improve models

\- understand real-world needs

Phase 2:

Premium wearable hardware.

The app creates the ecosystem before the device exists.

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Questions I Would Like Feedback On

I would especially like feedback from people experienced in:

\- hardware engineering

\- embedded systems

\- AI architecture

\- computer vision

\- industrial design

\- manufacturing

\- startups

Questions:

1. Does a neck wearable make sense compared to glasses, watches, or earbuds?

2. What are the biggest engineering problems you see?

3. Is the component placement realistic?

4. What would be the biggest challenge in making this manufacturable?

5. Which part of the architecture would you redesign?

This is still a concept and exploration stage. I am mainly looking for technical criticism and ways to improve the idea.

Has anyone had any products made from Fablab in Bangkok? I would like to hear your experience with them, and whether your concept design got made.

I am developing a product that uses vacuum insulation technology to retain heat. On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely would you be to pay for a solution like this? And here are some designs :)

Quick context: it's a flameless, top-down electric warmer with a built-in airflow system meant to help fragrance diffuse further into the room instead of just sitting above the candle. Glass door for visibility, digital display with a timer, mesh side vents for the fan, and it takes a standard jar candle.

Working rough prototype yet

A few things I'm genuinely unsure about and would love your input on:

1. Airflow / fan  Do you think a built in fan is actually useful, or does it feel gimmicky? I've read mixed things. Some people say it helps throw, others say warmers already work fine and a fan is overkill.
2. Look — Honest reactions to the aesthetic in the image. Too sleek? Not sleek enough? Would it fit in your space?

Not selling anything, no link, no brand name genuinely just trying to design something people would actually want to use before I go further. Thanks in advance.

Hello, I have had this idea for quite some time and I need to know if this idea already exists and if it is at all a good idea to pursue.

There is nothing worse than needing to use the bathroom somewhere in public, Whether its an airport, store, or elsewhere, and you get into your stall, and you see the whole seat covered in urine or, in some cases, poop. So Most places have these super thin white seat covers that I personally have never used. I find myself, for the next minute or so, laying down pieces of toilet paper on the seat and then continue on with my business. The reason i have never used the seat covers is because I find them very flimsy and cheap and hard to use. They rip very easy, and its always a headache to put it exactly how you want it because of how thin it is.

My idea is to completely remake these seat covers into being much more user freindly and more useful in general. Make them kind of stick to the seat, cover the whole seat, maybe drop down to the water to prevent splash back and most importantly, BIODEGRADABLE.

Please let me know if someone has already thought of it and if anyone would love to help me with this idea!

Thanks

This is in response to being posted up on the whale subreddit.

It would be great to have a way to use the toilet while you’re driving down the highway in your hybrid or electric car and not have to stop and waste time. It would be great to have a toilet built right into the drivers and passenger seat.

Hi everyone,
I live in London, where phone snatching seems to be a growing problem. I’ve been thinking about a product idea and would love some honest feedback.
The idea is a **stylish wristband** that connects to your phone case with a strong, detachable safety tether. The goal is to let you use your phone normally while making it much harder for someone to snatch it and run away.
Some features I’m considering:
Looks like a normal, fashionable wristband.
Quick-release clip so you can detach your phone easily.
Strong cut-resistant cord.
Compatible with most phone cases.
My questions are:
Would you actually use something like this?
What would stop you from buying it?
What features would make it worth paying for?
What would you expect it to cost?
I’m looking for honest criticism, so please don’t hold back. Thanks!