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Social Welfare

weWalk Cane, The Talking Navigation System for the Visually Impaired

Maheen Hanif Dec 21, 2019 0

weWalk is the new smart walking cane that helps the visually impaired to walk around in their neighbourhood. The technology used in the cane helps the users to navigate their way through everyday…
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Imaging & Photography

These thought-provoking photographs of an installation will make you go plastic-free

Maha Hassan May 6, 2019 0

If you are one of those people who think art serves no greater purpose except for making spaces look pretty then photographer turned social impact artist, Benjamin Von Wong’s latest project…
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Do You Know

Mexican company turns avocado seeds into biodegradable cutlery

Maha Hassan May 2, 2019 0

Universal steps of using an avocado: Cut into half, throw the useless and heavy seed away and then scoop out the avocado flesh to put to use. Well, the last two steps kind of flip when it comes to the…
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Technology

AbleChair switches between various position modes to fulfill users’ needs

Suleman Sikandar May 1, 2019 0

It’s been more than 200 years since the first ever wheelchair, “Bath chair” was invented. The wheelchair designs can be seen to carry similar concept and same limitations as the bath chair until now…
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Technology

Tek Robotic Mobilization Device helps wheelchair-bounds to stand and perform their daily chores

Mukarram Raza Feb 28, 2018 0

Have you ever felt helpless seeing a person struggle with a wheelchair through an aisle at the grocery store? Even today, many places throughout the world aren’t accommodating enough when it comes to…
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Technology

Seabin – A Vacuum Bucket That Will Clean the Oceans from Floating Plastic

Tania Imran Jul 8, 2017 0

We all know ocean pollution is increasing day-by-day and there is a dire need to control it. The waste is actually quite harmful for the sea creatures, for instance turtles might eat plastic bags by…
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