Problem:
Communication between deaf people and non-deaf people is difficult without the use of sign-language and lip reading.

Solution:
Senjo is an innovative sign-language translator. This wearable computer system offers mobility and spontaneity in the user’s daily life. Senjo uses digital interfacing in both the visual interpretation of the spoken word as well as the audio translation of hand movements. Using cameras and sensors, Senjo uses speech recognition to translate the spoken word into signs. The signs are projected through a specialised head-mounted display; the chest-piece has built in speakers which interpret the users’ motions into spoken words.

Conventional intravenous systems and infusion pumps in hospitals are not suitable for dynamic patient movement, or if so, in very limited amounts. N-One has been designed to aid patients to recover from hospital procedures in the comfort of their own home, by replacing the cumbersome hospital drip with a tubeless intravenous pump worn on the patient's arm.

Too much water is wasted in our households, especially in the bathroom. The Ventra is a system for recycling shower water that also acts as an eco-tap, automatically closing off the valve once the shower is complete.

People who suffer from disabilities, such as paraplegics, don't always have the same chances to excel in sport. Ex Aequo is a boat which helps to break down the physical barriers faced by paraplegic children, by incorporating a sliding floor and a simple rope system reinforced into the design.

Many professional and amateur classical violin players experience problems gripping a traditional violin and can suffer physical pain from musculoskeletal disorders. The Ergonomic Violin was designed to allow the player to customise the violin to suit their individual style.

Scuba diving is almost exclusively enjoyed by the young and fit. The sport can seem intimidating to older and heavier divers as the task of getting back on board is a significant one. The SCUBA uses Waterjet technology to raise up on a platform to help get divers and equipment back aboard.

Conventional cooking hobs do not use energy efficiently. Adwok1 is an induction hob. It is made up of a plate and an electrical circuit which drive and feed a coil. Adwok1 recognizes the dimensions of the pan or pot and distributes the heat in a more effective way.

Japanese homes have little room for storage - and conventional scales can take up too much room. Hanging scale is a handy, lightweight, foldable bathroom scale which hangs on the door knob.

The majority of coffee farmers live in poverty. The aim of this project was to benefit the coffee farmers by decreasing the amount of channels the coffee goes through before getting to the end consumer, thus increasing profits for the farmer.

Carrying shopping is a tiresome and often painful task. The thin handles of conventional plastic bags dig into hands and wrists, cutting off the blood supply. Handbug aims to distribute the weight of the shopping over a wider surface area than the narrow straps of conventional plastic straps to prevent unnecessary pressure.

Seasoned skiers and snowboarders know that conventional hot-waxing procedures are fussy and laborious. There is also the added chore of scraping up all the wax that has dripped onto the floor in the process. The Easywax is in stick form, releasing the wax only when heated and in contact with the ski or snowboard surface.

Conventional hobs waste energy and time. Over a third of the energy used in hob cooking is lost during the process of heat transfer from the heat source to the pan, resulting in increased cooking times. The SiMPLE hob is made up of conductive silicone, interwoven with wire to evenly distribute heat.

Sleeping while riding on public transportation is an uncomfortable activity. The Excubo jacket is for everyday use and makes a warm, stable sleeping cocoon.