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Sleeping in an inclined position may help with problems such as poor circulation, back pain and heartburn, but electric adjustable-angle beds can be quite expensive. That’s where the Bedvee comes in, as it brings such functionality to users’ existing b… Continue reading Adjustable-angle Bedvee makes any bed electric
California startup Pacific Adventure Works is about to make it much easier to sleep in your vehicle, without the expense and bulk of an all-out RV build. The company puts a unique spin on the “bedroll” with a portable sleeper platform that rolls up sli… Continue reading Collapsible RV bed makes impromptu camper wagon out of a Subaru or SUV
As technology continues to offer new capabilities, the old adage that “there is always a better way” is becoming increasingly true, and sometimes it just requires a multi-disciplinary approach to a problem to transform the effectiveness of the solution… Continue reading The ingenious cardboard bed
While some people might say that sleeping bags and thin foam mats are key aspects of the camping experience, other folks just find them too claustrophobic and uncomfortable. The Ursa Sleep System was designed with that second group in mind.Continue Rea… Continue reading Ursa replaces a sleeping bag and foam mat with a full-on “camping bed”
In many parts of the world, insecticide-impregnated bed nets are utilized not just to keep malaria-carrying mosquitoes from biting, but also to kill them. A new study now shows that such nets could be much more effective if a different type of chemical… Continue reading Wing-cramping chemical boosts effectiveness of mosquito bed nets
In many parts of the world, insecticide-impregnated bed nets are utilized not just to keep malaria-carrying mosquitoes from biting, but also to kill them. A new study now shows that such nets could be much more effective if a different type of chemical… Continue reading Wing-cramping chemical boosts effectiveness of mosquito bed nets
While an engineering mindset is a valuable tool most of the time, there are some situations where it just seems to be a bad fit. Solving problems within the family …read more Continue reading Rock-A-Bye Baby, On the Mechatronic Crib Shaker
When a baby is born premature, it’s vitally important that the infant’s still-developing brain receive enough oxygen. A new medical device could help, by mimicking the heartbeat and breathing of a parent.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing… Continue reading Pulsating bed could prevent brain damage in premature babies
If you live in a tornado-prone area, it’s important to have some sort of storm-proof shelter in or near your home. Oklahoma-based Life Lift Systems has come up with a unique in-bedroom solution, in the form of its Vortex Vault Tornado Shelter… Continue reading Telescoping bed frame doubles as a tornado shelter
Beds! They don’t move around enough, so the young people say. They need more motors, more horsepower, more self-driving smarts – right? Honestly, we’re not sure, but if that’s the question being asked, [randofo] has the answer.
Aptly named, Bedfellow is an art project that sought to create a bed that could explore and socialise with occupants aboard. The core principle was not just to create a bed that could move under its own power, but one that could intelligently drive around and avoid obstacles, too. This is achieved through the use of ultrasonic sensors, with an Arduino Mega as …read more
Continue reading Furniture And Motors Make A Strange Bedfellow