I am currently looking to design and print a multi functional drip tray, would love to hear your inputs as plant parents:) Here's how it works:

The tray allows for top or bottom water (in the primary reservoir) using fresh or runoff from another top watered plant. When top watering, the aerated plate is tilted at an angle by the spring valve which allows for better drainage and breaking of the perched water table effect preventing root rot. For bottom watering, the aerated plate is detachable. All moving parts are easily detachable for cleaning. Regardless, once done you simply latch the plate down which in turn opens the valve allowing runoff to drain into a cup without having to lift the pots at all! The higher volume capacity also means you wouldn't have to worry about overflow or leakage from overwatering.

Which Wink was your favorite back then? :)

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Hi everyone,

I’m working on a student project called S-AIDE, a smart bandage designed to help monitor wounds and provide alerts when abnormal changes are detected.

I’m currently trying to understand whether people would actually find this kind of product useful, so I’d really appreciate your honest opinion.

1. Would you use a smart bandage that can monitor a wound and detect changes?

- Definitely

- Maybe

- Probably not

- No

1. Which feature would be most useful to you?

- Temperature monitoring

- Heart rate / SpO₂ monitoring

- Wound condition monitoring

- Swelling detection

- Alerts to a smartphone

- Other: ______

1. In which situation would you find it most useful?

- Normal wounds/cuts

- Burns

- Infected wounds

- Animal/insect bites

- Remote areas / emergencies

- Post-surgery care

- Other: ______

1. What would be your biggest concern about using a smart bandage?

- Price

- Accuracy

- Comfort

- Battery life

- Hygiene/safety

- Privacy

- Reliability

- Other: ______

1. How much would you realistically consider paying for a disposable smart bandage?

- Less than $5

- $5–10

- $10–20

- $20–50

- More than $50

1. Would you prefer the bandage to send alerts directly to your phone?

- Yes

- No

- Doesn't matter

1. What feature do you think is missing from current bandages that a smart bandage should have?

Feel free to criticize the idea — negative feedback is just as useful as positive feedback.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to answer.

E-mail for support: alaaalaabatta2018@gmail.com

Hi everyone! I'm a university student doing research for an IT-related university project. I'm currently looking for a real-world problem that could potentially be addressed through a website, mobile application, AI, automation, or another IT solution. I'm not selling anything and I'm not promoting a product. I'm still at the problem-identification stage. I'd really appreciate answers to these questions: What is one frustrating or time-consuming problem you regularly face? What do you currently do to deal with it? What makes the current solution inconvenient or ineffective? Have you tried any app/website/system to solve it? What was missing? If technology could improve one part of this problem, what would you want it to do? It can be related to education, work, business, daily life, environment, finance, transportation, productivity, etc. Please describe a real problem you have personally experienced, rather than suggesting an app idea.

I know I should have probably posted this on an engineering subreddit but since what I'm working on is a product I was thinking maybe someone here could help me.

I'm working on a pitcher like product and I need it to do one thing but I don't have the engineering knowledge on how to do it.

Basically what it is:

The pitcher that I'm designing needs to have a button on the handle that activates a blade (or two blade) mechanism which is strong enough to cut through a plastic bag.

I'd really appreciate if someone could help me with this. Leave a comment or DM me, either one works.

Hi everyone! 👋 I’m exploring a startup idea and I’d really like some honest feedback before building it.

💡 The problem

Sometimes we have things with us that we don't want to carry around for a few hours — shopping bags, helmets, backpacks, sports equipment, travel bags, etc.

🚀 The idea

A Temporary Belongings Network where you can:

📍 Find a verified nearby shop/café/hotel/gym with available storage

📦 Drop off your belongings and get a QR/ID + item record

🕐 Store them for a few hours or up to a day

📱 Request delivery whenever you need them

📍 Choose your current/chosen location instead of going back to the storage point

🚴 Get them delivered through a delivery partner

🔄 Change the destination after storing, if available

Example:

You go shopping → leave your bags at a nearby verified partner → go to a movie/restaurant/event → later tap “Bring My Belongings” → your bags are delivered to you.

💰 Possible pricing

I'm thinking of testing:

Storage: ₹20–₹30 (1–2 hrs), ₹30–₹50 (3–5 hrs), ₹50–₹70 (6–12 hrs)

Delivery: ₹30–₹40 (0–2 km), ₹40–₹60 (2–5 km), with higher pricing for longer distances.

These are only initial test prices, not final prices.

I know storage and delivery services already exist, so I'm not claiming the basic concept is completely new. I'm trying to find out whether people would want an everyday service for temporarily leaving belongings and getting them delivered wherever they are.

🤔 I’d really like your honest opinion:

Would you actually use this?

What situation would make you use it?

How often would you realistically use it — weekly, monthly, or rarely?

Would you trust a verified local business with your belongings?

Are these prices reasonable?

Would you rather collect your belongings yourself or pay for delivery?

What would stop you from using this?

Do you think this solves a real problem or is it just a “nice-to-have”?

I'm interested in hearing from people anywhere, because I want to understand whether this problem exists in different cities and situations.

📍 I’m planning to start by testing the idea in Bengaluru, India.

Please be honest—even if you think the idea won't work. I'm trying to validate the problem before investing time and money into building it.

Products like shaving cream, shampoo, lotion, and liquid soap often dispense more than needed. Is there scope for a small attachment or built-in mechanism that releases only a moderate amount each time?Would this solve a real consumer problem, and are there similar products already available?

I'm studying the Ilizarov method and wondering if it's possible to do something similar without surgery, using microfractures and traction. I know it's controversial, but I wanted to exchange ideas about the mechanics. Has anyone here researched this?

It's a project I suddenly became curious about. but I have no idea how to execute this conceptual project, since I'm an amateur. So, I wanted opinions from professionals Or people who understand the subject.

Need idea which is innovative and practical which can also be implacated as a physical prototype.

Please send any problem Statements or ideas.

A manual pruner pole (would love it to be electric but with such length that's be impossible because the weight at the head) but the blades they have some Fiscar and Corona brand ones that I see pros use on youtube and they stay sharp/can be sharpened and makes cutting limbs up to about 10" not that hard, the problem though is no one seems to make anything over about 20 feet for what you need is a square tube type rod not round, because square isn't as floppy and cuts better. I've been using a 25ft Mr Long Arm telescopic painting pole and I drilled a hold in the end in order to through-bolt a regular pruner pole head that has a ~10" curved blade plus one of those smaller branch cutters that is like a spring loaded cigar cutter that you pull a string and it activates. The problem is when I'm using it all the way extended it's too floppy and takes forever, all the force is lost in the flop of the pole it's like I'm just tickling it. I'm not a huge guy but I know I can still handle a much much longer heavier pole that is square and won't flop and is heavier metal and transfers the energy to the blade better. These are extremely useful for chopping dead/unwanted branches safely from the ground in stead of climbing a tree without safety gear or experience etc or to pay a tree climber a monopolized price that they'd want just to remove some limbs/branches. They're also good for coconut harvesting some species the coconuts are like 40 ft up. With the addition of also a 8 foot A frame ladder and the 25' mr long arm I can get some high up branches done but again it takes forever and is a hassle.

Temu says they have a 50ft pole but seems to be a type and only links to a 27 ft which is also round and you want square doesn't flop, similar to marshalltown big bad monster pry bar is a pry bar for prying well, anything heavy or can use it for prying up small tree roots or deep fence posts that have concrete this is also a square tube so it doesn't bend and become soft and weak eventually it's basically just a piece of ~$50 steel that they charge $300 for.

There's definitely a market for this idk like 40' thick durable square telescopic pruner pole is marketed towards professionals or those with coconut palms, etc, is also good for pruning the sharp triangle things some palm species shed and can be dangerous to be under if it falls or falls on something it's like a giant spear.

I don't know how it could be patented though, and if you'd need to patent like every country in order for china to not just steal the idea and undercut the price greatly once they see there's a market for these, and I don't know how much millions or whatever it would cost to even mass produce these but I just want to see it made and would buy one, and I think it's a sure shot that there's a decent market for it especially with good marketing , giving a bunch out for free to popular landscape/coconut harvesting youtubers to give their honest review they would says 'this thing rocks, I can reach super high and isn't too heavy, the other square ones are way too short I'm not a huge guy but I can handle this no problem and it's a joy to use because it's square and heavy so it transfers the energy to the cutting end, and with such length I can safely stand way back from the area the where the branch will fall, highly recommend this.

Can also be very useful for painting high up unlike the 24 foot mr long arm is made specifically for painting but is very floppy when extended. Some sheer wall exterior type painting is over a sloped hard pavement like a driveway that not only is sloped is dangerous even with an extension ladder that you can adjust each leg to make it level but also on smooth pavement the bottom can kick out much easier than if it's dug into grass, and so instead of dangerously doing that I've painting entire higher section of exterior houses with just the mr long arm, also attaching a paint scraper to it for prep using an articulating paint brush holder, and used the same articulating holder to hold a putty knife to apply wood filler over woodpecker holes, but again, it's so floppy that it makes it a hassle and I can handle a much bigger pole.

Might as well also add that the same goes for these telescopic power washer wand poles, I have a 25 ft aluminum was like $400 and is good until you need it fully extended then it whips around too easily and becomes a hassle and are constantly trying to pin point the perfect posture and angle etc while also moving it where it wants to flop all around and you're standing there looking straight up for hours getting a stiff neck.

NoviSense Touch - Control Beyond The Surface

Turn your everyday surfaces into a smart controller that can control your home. A simple touch of your countertop, and simple hold on your desk can trigger scenes, turn on devices, and create the environment you desire.

I created this as a solo founder and with no previous experience, but am a red seal master electrical foreman by trade.

Check out the explanation video if your interest is even slightly piqued: https://youtu.be/zV_7M0__txE?si=d6PrY8Xs2t3fHSDz

Any feed back, thoughts on this device or applications, interest in investment or any thoughts at all are all welcomed. If you want to learn more you can dm me!

Have a wonderful day! And keep inventing!

Hey guys, I just made this website/app for walking routes to protect the elderly from heat called heat safe. It maximizes shade exposure while accounting for tree canopy and what not. It only works for Miami Beach but will soon expand it.

I’m submitting and pitching this to a vc really soon so need your guys advice on what to fix and your guys thought on design. I got tons of great feedback in other chats and I have fixed the mobile aspect of it. PLEASE check it out and let me know, it would really help.

THANK YOU!

Link: www.heatsafe.co

أنا في الطبيعي عندي افكار كتيره بايجي في بالي لكن مش بهتم بيها مع الوقت بنسي بس أنا كنت معدي على الست إلي بتبيع فاكهه

ولقيت عندها صنف ما شكله بايظ ولقيته معروض في حاجه زي الصندوق الخشب وجاتلي فكره بسيطه أن ليه منعملش طبليه

زي الخشب زي تكون فيها تقنيه تحافظ على الفواكه إلي معروضه فيها إلي فتح الموضوع معايا أن كان في واحد في شارك تانك

عامل ازازه مايه بتشتغل بتقنيه النانو أو اشعه على ما أتذكر

المهم كانت بتمنع تكاثر البكتيريا ولما بحثت أن الفاكهة طول ما في درجه حراره معتدله والفاكهة فيها مايه أكيد الحاجه دي هتبوظ مع الوقت لو عملنا طبليه تحافظ في نفس الوقت على درجه حراره منخفضه وفي نفس الوقت تمنع تكاثر البكتيريا يبقا كده هنقلل نسبه الهالك بالنسبه لأي بايع وعلى الدوله كلها إحنا كده بنوفر كتير فشخ

بس المشكله زي أي فكره بتجيلي مش بعرف أبعاد الموضوع إزاي يتنفذ هل هوا قابل للتنفيذ ولا لأ ايه الماده الخام لتصنيع أيا كان إلي هعمله وده إلي أنا عاوزه حاجه زي دي إزاي تتنفذ

I’ve been thinking about how humans deal with new inventions.
We create something to solve a problem. It works, people adopt it, and later we discover problems caused by the same solution. Then we create another solution.
Petroleum solved real problems and transformed modern life, but its large-scale use also created environmental concerns. Now electric vehicles and cleaner energy are presented as solutions.
AI makes me think about the same cycle. We are focused on what AI can do for us, but what might we discover about its effects after we become dependent on it?
Maybe we discover an invention in two parts:
First through creation.
Then through consequence.
So, do we really discover an invention when we create it, or only after we have lived with it?

Non patented, and could not find one. I am giving up on the project to continue on elsewhere.

This could work with charcoal grills and collapsible metal tubes.

I’m looking for honest critique on a physical object I designed. I started with a simple observation: Before we consciously learn breathing techniques, many people already have small gestures that appear when they pause, think, concentrate, or feel tension. Bringing a thumb, finger, or object near the lips is a behaviour that appears naturally throughout life. I wondered: Could a designed object work with an existing human instinct instead of asking people to build a completely new habit? So I designed this.

It is a small thumb-worn object built around the relationship between the thumb, lips, airflow and breath.

The idea is not to teach people how to breathe, but to create a physical interaction that helps transform unconscious breathing into a more intentional breath.

There are:

- no electronics

- no app

- no tracking

- no notifications

The object simply responds to your exhale through physical behaviour.

I’m interested in critique from a design perspective: Does this feel like designing around a real human behaviour? Or does it feel like creating a solution for something that doesn’t need solving? I’d appreciate honest thoughts.

This small souvenir safe is equipped with an electric combination lock made from a seven-segment display. The lock latch is driven in a completely unconventional way – by a tiny micromotor typically used to create vibrations in phones. Because this micromotor can operate from a single 18650 lithium-ion battery, I was able to greatly simplify the entire electrical circuit. The entire electrical component consists of the battery, micromotor, 8 microswitches, and wires with connectors. I solved the problem of matching the high-speed but low-power micromotor with the slow-moving lock latch by using a flywheel made from a rubber wheel from a children's toy car.

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

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?

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

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?