New York’s Next Top Maker Entries
Miniature Wearable Sound Processor
Our product is a miniature wearable sound processing device. It measures sound pressure (decibels), frequency, and can record. By capturing and manipulating this data the device becomes a wonderful tool for musicians who can use it to tune an instrument, record inspiration, and most importantly it…
The NU Millennium Trap Case
I’m a Professional Drummer who has been living and working in NYC for 24 years. During this time I have used many methods to transport my equipment, which can be a significant amount of stuff! I’ve mostly used a car to accomplish this but more recently have been trying to utilize the…
Interactive Kiosk For Retail/Beauty
An interactive kiosk for retail on a gaming platform using Kinect technology that gives the user a new glimpse into the product itself. We are trying to solve the problem of web and mobile restrictive marketing for retail, and steer the user and industry towards interact不受s in within the retail…
Beyond Sight
The problem we are trying to solve is how to expand the “sense” of spatial awareness of a user while still allowing them to maintain visual attention on the task at hand. Our product is a wearable device that gives navigation information to the skin by the use of haptic motors. Ex. The…
Project “See the Big Picture”
ODIN is a portable model that is geared towards consumers who consume most of their media via smartphones and tablets. ODIN solves the one major deficiency – small screen size – of smartphones and tablets by incorporating an optical projector. We believe future consumers will rely less and less…
Kelvin
Kelvin is a jacket that heats and cools the wearer in response to his/her environment. We surveyed New Yorkers to understand their relationship with wearable technology and above all, customers want functional products that improve their lives. We learned that consumers want to buy a jacket from…
Bauz Razors. Worlds first adjustable razor blade that
The Problem. Razor blades constantly build up hair, as a result, it needs to be constantly rinsed, which can be difficult and time consuming. Also, there is a drawback that the blades will accumulate hair and dead skin, which is unsanitary and interferes with cutting.
Make-your-own-wearables Kit for Kids
We have created a product that gives kids hands-on experience with making electronics, and encourages problem solving skills and confidence with technology. Our product is a make-your-own-wearables kit for kids. The Linkitz kit comes with basic electronic components, such as a microprocessor, radio…
Bring Curvit® Home
I was sick of being attacked by my shower curtain, and discovered I wasn’t alone … industry data and statistically valid online research (n=800) confirm there are 125 million US residential showers with curtains. Fully 48% of all bathers experience “curtain cling” and 28% would “probably” or…
Dog Parker
Dog Parker is a brand new service for active dog owners in Brooklyn. Dog Parkers are RFID lock-enabled, temperature controlled, and webcam-monitored doghouses. Our single-occupancy doghouses provide secure ‘dog parking’ on the sidewalks outside of businesses where dogs are not allowed such as…
Handled
These tools are created in an effort to share the joy, health and independence that cooking provides with an underserved audience; those with disability. They are currently a set of modular adaptable handles for existing kitchen tools and a cutting board for unilateral users. I plan to also involve…
Peeqo
We are building Peeqo, a pint-sized expressive一定会 expressive robot assistant. His initial target audience is people spending large amounts of time working at their desks. Amazon echo has proved there are a lot of basic tasks which are more convenient to be handled via voice and Peeqe will apply that same…
Full-length Self-Photographing Smart-Mirror
The product is an interconnected hardware. A self-photographing, full-length, Smart-mirror, fully functional by way{ps}way of the EIFLE App. The problem being cured is the inopportunity of millennials to capture full-length self-portraits with the ease, enjoyment, and ending satisfaction of a photograph…
Bon Bouton by FlexTraPower
We want to build an ecosystem of wearable devices by providing a turnkey solution, a.k.a an integrated wearable sensor within smart clothes and an app building kit. Initially, we’re focusing on incorporating our flexible graphene temperature sensor patch into a T-shirt and bra as an example of a…
Freewrite Smart Typewriter
The Freewrite is a purpose-built writing tool for distraction free composition. Every element of the Freewrite is intended to remove as much friction from the creative writing process as possible. All modern writers are faced with the daunting challenge of writing while shutting out the influences…
e立案eCan
The eCan is an interactive recycling bin. The newest version will be equipped with a fully functional auto_birthsorting feature. We are in the midst of building this prototype. The problem we are solving is trash. The first idea of making an interactive trash can came up in a conversation with a fellow…
HuMend
HuMend’s mission is to improve and transform the treatment of injuries through the use of modern, personalized technology. Our solution minimizes issues related to poorly fitting casts such as discomfort and inconvenience, effectiveness, hygiene, and aesthetics, while being sanitary,…
Studio Collectives
Our goal is to construct a multitasker CNC machine able to perform additive and separation tasks. This 3d printer/CNC router will be built to understand the unique nature of the materials while creating singular products for the home. To start, our products will be created in glass, ceramics and…
Critter Bitters
Our first product is Critter Bitters — cocktail bitters made with toasted crickets. They take the ick factor out of eating insects. In 2013, a UN FAO report cited insects as the first viable solution to the world’s impending food shortage. Insects are a very efficient protein source, but most…
X Swimwear
X swimwear aims to help women feel more confident about their bodies by focusing on the one garment that they detest trying on and wearing the most: the swimsuit. Instead of poorly lit dressing rooms staffed by commission-driven salespeople and swimsuits designed for smalls, mediums, and larges; X…
Wheels Up
We are addressing accessibility in urban environments and rural buildings. A mere few steps separate our customers from access to storefronts, friend’s homes and more. Wheels Up is a tool that enables those in wheelchairs to climb a curb or a few steps. It utilizes new applications of material…
The Stellar Babies™
My product is called the Stellar Babies™, a line a multicultural dolls based on astronomy & math. They’re created to encourage young children (especially girls) to become interested in STEM. The toy industry doesn’t have as much diversity as it should & comes up short portraying minorities…
gMax 1.5+ 3D Printer Series
Our product is the gMax 1.5+ 3D Printer series. Around 2011, Gordon LaPlante built a RepRap 3D printer but quickly realized that the small build volume capabilities limited his options. He decided to design a large format 3D printer for himself to print in order to print big things such as large…
StrongArm Technologies
The StrongArm Ergokeleton’s, the V22 and the FLx, are the first passive and ergonomically focused exoskeltons on the market. They are the first on-body answer to musculoskeletal injuries related to lifting that accumulate $60Billion in workman’s comp claims in the U.S. each year. The…
The B4 Microphone Pre-Amp
My product is a Microphone Pre-Amplifier, which would be used mainly for music recording or live sound reinforcement. It is meant to give a high quality sound experience at a lower price point by taking advantage of the high quality of modern components and smart design. As a bonus, the sound is…
Soft Robots Designed for Manufacture
Although we have products in development the major thrust of the business is client and grant funded R&D. Super-Releaser has developed several technologies that make the design and fabrication of compliant mechanisms possible on an industrial scale. One of the potential products we’ve…
Portable Filtration Device
A “smart” personal portable powered air filtration device for motorcyclists that removes harmful particles and carcinogens to create a safe breathing environment. Air quality is getting worse, so people who decide to move around by means other than cars have to protect themselves from…
HANDL by Hand Liberation
HandL, the revolutionary new gripless and dropless phone case designed to be a natural extension of your hand. Stop worrying about dropping your phone and lose that stressful “phoney” grip. Our versatile one-handed phone case slides on and off your hand easily and also converts to a convenient…
The Energy Scooter
The Makeosity Energy scooter was conceived of by elementary school students in PS 107, Bronx, NY through Makeosity’s in-school and after-school STEM program. The goal of the students was to create a product that would motivate their peers to get out and exercise more by keeping them charged…
Soulfie: Card Game
Soulfie Cards is a simple card game to play solo or with friends. Possible technical additions might include varying camera lens or printing capabilities. The problem we address is the degenerative cycle caused by Selfies. We alter the wave of inappropriate Narcissism and the insecurity it…
Easy Feed-e
The product that Hal and Lynn Snarr want to bring to market first is a zero mess baby feeder. It can feed three babies semi-solid food in 20 minutes with little or no mess. They have built and successfully tested prototypes of the feeder. Early in 2014, they received a patent-pending for this…
Thimble
There’s a large group of people that want to learn and build skills around hardware but have difficulty jumping in because they don’t have the right project ideas, components, or instructions to learn. Once a month, Thimble ships you a kit of electronic parts with instructions to…
COIR Coconut Boards
COIR Coconut Boards are unique interior design materials created from reclaimed and rapidly renewable materials: Thai coconut husks. This ecologically-minded composite board, embossed with unique patterns, is composed of 95% post-agricultural waste. Using natural materials, adhesive free of…
Street Quality Identification Device
NYC plans to spend $1.6 Billion over the next 10 years to maintain its streets. In 2016 the city will spend close t0 $300 million yet there lacks a thorough understanding of measuring the problem at hand, the extent of street degradation. Existing techniques on reporting street defects rely on 311…
Luma Legacy
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blink blink Creative Circuit Kits
blink blink provides Creative Circuit Kits, ideas, and space for girls, in order to build an inviting community for them to explore tech creatively; although technology and engineering are the future, tech and engineering learning environments, cultures, and curricula are rarely designed with…
xPk® harness/backpack
The xPk® harness lifts weight more efficiently so the load being carried doesn’t pull on the wearers’ shoulders. Most products using typical double strap backpack straps allowing the weight in the backpack to pull away from the wearer in the opposite direction from which they’re…
Circuit Sentiments
I created Circuit Sentiments in 2014 after teaching a few paper circuit workshops. I recognized the interest for an all inclusive kit for paper engineering and electronics; there was no ready-made product available. In November, I made a few prototypes and put the project up on Kickstarter. During…
TRIME Modular Jewelry
TRIME is a modular jewelry line made in Brooklyn, New York. Each item comes as a kit with interchangeable pieces that allow you to wear three different iterations of the same piece. Customers can switch out the colors and shapes to get the look that best fits their outfit or mood. As a result, they…
The Willary. Functional clothing made for Makers.
Our products are a core collection of wardrobe staples. Right now we offer 2 styles of pants and one dress. Problem: Women’s clothing isn’t designed to support the active lifestyle of the modern woman. Our designs unite functionality and style and our patterns are engineered to avoid…
Gemba
I’m developing a line of 3D printed titanium bicycle parts. Metal 3D printing is used extensively in aerospace and medical applications, but there aren’t any consumer products on the market that use it yet – though it offers significant advantages (customization, just in time production,…
The Switch Cuff
Grandino is a menswear brand based in New York offering a new and innovative line of men’s fashion accessories. The flagship product and invention of the brand’s creator is the Switch Cuff. Switch Cuffs use your shirt’s button to attach and stay on securely as you look dapper throughout the…
Innovative Neurons LLC
Our product is a different kind of safety syringe that allows healthcare professionals such as Doctors and Nurses to save vital time in the medication administration process while helping to reduce the $1 billion dollar annual needlestick healthcare problem. We are developing it because it is an…
GrannyCam
GrannyCam is a wireless, portable, super user-friendly videophone for seniors, their young grandchildren, & caregivers. Says inventor Charles Hamilton: “The project grew from watching my mother & toddler son who struggle with the typical tools —smartphones, computers, tablets — available…
