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Preview: a New Prosthetic Arm
Dean Kamen
In this preview, inventor Dean Kamen shows us a prosthetic arm that they've been developing. It was requested by the US Depertment of Defense to help those who have lost their limbs during their service for the country.
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Dean Kamen: Preview: a New Prosthetic Arm
March 1, 2007 (about 17 years ago)In this preview, inventor Dean Kamen shows us a prosthetic arm that they've been developing. It was requested by the US Depertment of Defense to help those who have lost their limbs during their service for the country.
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Dean Kamen: The Emotion Behind Invention
October 1, 2009 (over 14 years ago)In this emotional talk, inventor Dean Kamen tells us about the people and the stories behind his incredible prosthetic arm. He narrates the experiences he had while developing this prosthetic arm and what motivated him and his team to achieve this level of technology.
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Dean Kamen: On Inventing and Giving
February 1, 2002 (over 22 years ago)In this talk, inventor Dean Kamen presents the Segway. He argues it's use in cities and the advantages it has over other transpostation devices. He also gives a short introduction on the Stirling Cycle engine that they've been developing.
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William Kamkwamba: Building a Windmill
June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)In this talk, inventor William Kamkwamba from Malawi is being interviewed at TED for the first time. He tells us about the windmill that he made and how he did it.
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John La Grou: John La Grou Plugs Smart Power Outlets
February 1, 2008 (over 16 years ago)John La Grou unveils their latest invention of intelligent plugs and electricity outlets that will not just save electricity but also save lives.
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Pranav Mistry: The Thrilling Potential of SixthSense Technology
November 1, 2009 (over 14 years ago)Pranav Mistry shows one of the most innovative and exciting inventions he is developing, the SixthSense.
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Woody Norris: Woody Norris Invents Amazing Things
February 1, 2004 (over 20 years ago)In this talk, Inventor Woody Norris talks about his inventions relating to sound. He discusses the various ways this technology could be used and the many benefits it proposes. He also inspires us with his background story and what got him started inventing.
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Michael Pritchard: Michael Pritchard's Water Filter Turns Filthy Water Drinkable
July 1, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)In this refreshing talk, Michael Pritchard demos the portable Lifesaver filter. He tells us that two disasters pushed him to invent this device which can turn filthy water drinkable within seconds. He then proceeds with an astounding demo that can save millions of lives.
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Robert Fischell: Robert Fischell on Medical Inventing
February 1, 2005 (over 19 years ago)Robert Fischell shows three medical inventions that can be used to avoid heart attack deaths, eliminate migraines and predict an epilipsy attack.
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William Kamkwamba: How I Harnessed the Wind
July 1, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)In this talk, inventor William Kamkwamba tells us about the invention that changed his life. Because of poverty, famine, and determination, he was able to build his own windmill to provide power to his home. Here is the story on how he harnessed the wind.
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