Idea 240,629 There’s a YouTuber who strengthens 3D-printed tools by filling them with cement, and I love this approach. An 80-pound bag of cement costs less than $10. I have a vision inspired by adjustable dumbbells like Bowflex and Powercube, but their $500 price tag is too steep. I considered using water bottles to create […]
The Stroller Tread
Idea: 250,716 Core Concept A baby stroller with an integrated treadmill and gear train, allowing: Core Features Mechanical Engineering Considerations User Profiles
Spirulina Kube
Idea: 250,715 Grow & Harvest Spirulina in an Automated Solar-Powered System Imagine growing your own superfood, Spirulina, effortlessly — powered entirely by the sun. I’m developing a concept for a self-sustaining, solar-powered Spirulina cultivation system, built around an IBC tote with integrated harvesting, drying, and dispensing capabilities. 📦 Core Components 🌧️ Rainwater Collection The system […]
🌞 Solar Snowball Fund: Accelerating Solar in America Together
What is the Solar Snowball Fund? We believe solar should be accessible to everyone. By working together, we can accelerate America’s transition to solar energy while saving money and building a sustainable future. The Solar Snowball Fund is a community-powered solar cooperative where participants contribute 10% of their current electric bill to a fund that […]
Solar Lawn Care Business
🌱 GreenCut: Solar-Powered Lawn Care Service 1. Executive Summary GreenCut is a sustainable lawn care business that uses an electric vehicle outfitted with solar panels to power corded and cordless electric landscaping tools. By eliminating fossil fuels and operating quietly, GreenCut serves eco-conscious homeowners, parks, and small businesses who want a clean, quiet, and environmentally […]
VampAIR
VampAIR: The Future of Sleeper Sky Travel Imagine this: It’s dusk. The last rays of sun slip below the horizon as a sleek black airship rises gently into the night sky. Silent, graceful, and glowing faintly red along its underbelly, it glides steadily toward the city skyline — not in a rush, but with purpose. […]
DIY GoBilda 1106 Beams with 8mm Aluminum Tubing
{1106 in action} I’ve started building my own version of the GoBilda 1106 beams, using 8mm aluminum tubing drilled with 4mm holes. It’s a cost-effective alternative to buying the original components, and so far, it’s been working great. The Process To ensure the holes are clean, evenly spaced, and properly aligned, I designed a 3D […]
DIY Electronic Glow Stick with RGBW LEDs and 3D Printing
Idea 250,502 I’ve been experimenting with the idea of creating a reusable electronic glow stick — something brighter, customizable, and way cooler than your typical chemical version. The Concept Instead of a disposable glow stick, I’m designing a 3D-printed case using clear filament to diffuse light. Inside, I’ll place a custom PCB loaded with RGBW […]
Smart Mailbox Flag System
A solar-powered, LoRa-enabled smart mailbox flag that detects mail delivery and mailbox access events, relays messages to the homeowner’s phone via a home gateway, and includes a PIR-triggered LED light for convenience. Table of Contents URSPhysicsFree Body DiagramDesignBOMElectronicsCodeModelingFabricationGuidesNotesContact URS User Requirement Specifications Constraints Approach Achieved Must detect mailbox opening Use PIR sensor inside mailbox ☐ […]
Auto-Fold TP Point Mechanism
Introduction The Auto-Fold TP Point Mechanism is a mechanical device that automatically folds the tip of a toilet paper sheet into a neat triangle after each use. Inspired by the aesthetic practice of Japanese housekeeping, this device uses purely mechanical components—rollers, folding arms, and torsion springs—to reset the next sheet for a premium experience. No […]
Time Release Vegan Protein Supplement
Working name: Cave of Steel TL;DR – Time-Release Protein for Bodybuilders 💡 Goal: Reduce meal frequency while maintaining stable blood protein levels for muscle growth. 🔬 How? Encapsulate protein powders (yeast, pea, BCAA, etc.) inside biodegradable agar microspheres suspended in a jelly matrix. Different sphere sizes and cross-linking control release timing. 🕒 Comparison of Protein […]
Virtual Pants Platform: A Feature-Driven Pants Marketplace
Idea 250,101: Pants Concept Overview I envision a website or app that functions as a centralized platform for pants discovery and customization. Instead of searching for pants by brand or general descriptions, users interact with a virtual pants model that includes customizable properties and features. Core Idea: Search by Features, Not Words: When users input […]
Mouth Retainer Trackpad — Hands-Free Control with Your Tongue
Idea #241,216 Imagine controlling a computer, smartphone, or smart device — all with subtle movements of your tongue. Introducing the concept of a WiFi/Bluetooth-enabled mouth retainer trackpad: a discreet, wearable input device designed for hands-free control. How It Works The device would fit comfortably on the roof of the mouth, similar to a dental retainer. […]
Rudolph Drone
Idea 241,211 Using Drones to Hang Christmas Lights on Trees — A Concept in Progress Every holiday season, decorating tall trees with Christmas lights is a fun tradition — but it can be a dangerous, tedious task. Ladders, lifts, and lots of manual effort make it time-consuming and risky. What if we could use drones […]
Idea 240,816 OvenTemp IR Stove temperature dashboard
Introduction This document details the design and development of a smart stovetop monitoring accessory. The device mounts above stove dials and includes adjustable IR temperature sensors for each burner, an LED display for readout, and a piezoelectric buzzer that plays a jingle when water reaches a boil. It is designed to improve safety, precision, and […]
Robotic Fence Building System
Introduction This document outlines the development of a robotic fence-building machine designed to automate the construction of wooden fences, significantly reducing labor costs. The system is based on a modular, rail-guided robotic train capable of terrain mapping, post hole drilling, post installation, rail attachment, picket placement, and final hardware installation. Table of Contents URS User […]
A Grand Theft Auto-Style Game Set in the 16th Century
Idea #240,330 Imagine a Rockstar-style open-world game, but instead of sports cars and neon cities, you’re navigating through the gritty streets of the 16th century — complete with powdered wigs, ornate carriages, and flintlock pistols. The Concept Set in a bustling European city of the 1500s, this game would blend the open-world chaos of Grand […]
Defacement App — Remixing Classic Art in the Digital Space
Idea #240,318 What if anyone could graffiti on the world’s most famous art — without ever touching it? Introducing the Defacement App, a creative platform that lets users digitally enhance, remix, or outright deface public art and monuments using geo-location and image comparison technology. How It Works Community Features Why This is Fun (and Thought-Provoking) […]
Outsourced Movies — A Parkour Film Made Anywhere
Idea #240,312 Imagine creating a movie without renting a studio, hiring a big crew, or flying across the world. Outsourced Movies is a concept that crowdsources action footage from skilled performers globally — starting with the parkour community. How It Works Why This Works Potential Add-Ons This approach democratizes filmmaking while tapping into the vibrant […]
Shopper AI — Smarter Project Planning and Purchasing
Idea #240,310 Ever started a project and realized halfway through that you forgot a critical tool or didn’t buy enough materials? Shopper AI is designed to prevent that by acting as a smart shopping assistant that plans your entire project with you — from concept to checkout. How It Works Shopper AI reviews your past […]
Facial Recognition Dash Cam to Unlock Your Car
Idea #240,226 Imagine walking up to your car and having it automatically unlock — no keys, no phone, just your face. Idea 240,226 proposes a facial recognition-enabled dash cam that identifies authorized drivers and unlocks the vehicle upon recognition. How It Works Potential Benefits Implementation Considerations With the rise of computer vision and AI-driven devices, […]
Control Your TV with Sign Language
Idea #240,129 Imagine controlling your TV without a remote, voice command, or even touching a button — just using sign language. This idea proposes leveraging a Raspberry Pi single-board computer paired with a camera module to recognize and interpret sign language gestures, converting them into TV commands. How It Works Potential Benefits Next Steps This […]
Concept Proposal: DNA Sequencing via Electrical Resistance During Strand Unzipping
I”m exploring a novel approach to DNA sequencing that leverages the unique electrical properties of DNA as it undergoes unzipping between two electrodes. The idea is to tether a single DNA strand between a cathode and anode, isolating the strand within a controlled microfluidic flow channel. Once anchored, the DNA is gradually unzipped—either enzymatically, thermally, […]
Wing Chun Simon Says
Introduction The “Smart Wing Chun Dummy” is an interactive training device that combines traditional martial arts equipment with modern electronics. Designed to improve reflexes, memory, and striking accuracy, the dummy features strain gauges and LEDs embedded in the arms. It plays a version of the “Simon Says” game, where fighters must strike the correct lit […]
Entangled doctors, the history of physiology (Series)
Idea: 190,514 Pitch Title: “Anatomy of a Breakthrough” Imagine Quantum Leap meets Cosmos — but for medicine. “Anatomy of a Breakthrough” is a historically accurate medical anthology drama where each episode explores a single pivotal medical discovery. From battlefield amputations to artificial wombs, each story stands alone, yet is tied together by a futuristic classroom […]
Car Stethoscope Array working name: kentroscope (Core Examination)
Engineering Template – Under-Car Sound Diagnostic System Introduction This project aims to develop a modular, attachable acoustic diagnostic device for vehicles. The system uses an array of microphones mounted on a flexible magnetic sheet, which adheres to the underside of a vehicle. During operation, it records a spatially aware “sound map” while driving. The data […]
CrossFit App
I’ve been thinking about creating a simple CrossFit timer and logging app — something functional without all the bloat. Here’s the concept: The Idea 💸 Development Cost I estimate the development to run between $1,500 to $5,000, not including backend servers since the app would store data locally or optionally sync to your device storage. […]
Oobleck non Newtonian fluid punching machine
Introduction This project aims to create an interactive kinetic punching bag using oobleck—a non-Newtonian fluid that solidifies under force. The system uses an Archimedes screw to elevate oobleck from a reservoir to a waterfall-style faucet, allowing the fluid to cascade down in intermittent blobs or a steady stream. When punched with sufficient force, the oobleck […]
Golf Ball Dimples for Cars — Honda Civic Hood & Trunk Mods for Better Efficiency
Idea 90,607 Back in 2009, MythBusters aired an episode titled “Car vs. Rain” where they tested the aerodynamic effects of adding golf ball-like dimples to the surface of a car. Surprisingly, they achieved up to a 12% increase in fuel efficiency due to reduced drag — just by denting the car in a dimple pattern […]
Turn Any Water Bottle Into a Camel Pack — My Next Product Idea
After every race or marathon, I always grab a water or Gatorade bottle — but I hate carrying it around. That’s where this product idea comes in:A universal cap that fits standard water and Gatorade bottles, turning them into a camel pack-style hydration system. The Concept Development & Cost
BeachBall^3
The Square Beach Ball — Because Why Not? Everyone knows beach balls are round — but what if they weren’t? That’s the idea behind my next fun product:A square beach ball. The Joke It’s completely impractical, but that’s the point. A beach ball that’s square will: The Numbers Advertisement
The UFO Nerf Football — Light Up the Night Game UFOot Ball
Ever tried playing touch football at night? It’s fun — until you lose sight of the ball. That’s where my next idea comes in: The UFO Nerf Football. 🏈 The Concept 🌌 Why This Rocks ✅ Next Steps Prototyping would be easy — a modified Nerf with a chem light socket. If it plays well, […]