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. "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.