James Dyson award 2014 open for entries

Friday, 4. April 2014 - 16:02

This year marks the 10 year anniversary of James Dyson’s search for new and better ways to solve problems. In recent years the competition has discovered and supported inventors with ideas such as an upper-body robotic arm and a more efficient device to capture wave power. With a prize fund of over $150,000, the world’s brightest young engineers are challenged to design something that solves a problem. Students and recent graduates have until August 7th to enter.

Students from 18 countries around the world will compete for a prize of $45,000 and a further $15,000 for their university. Last year’s international winners, the Titan Arm team, have used the prize money to patent and prototype their idea. Their battery powered upper-body robotic arm augments arm strength, to rehabilitate people with back injuries, rebuild muscle and relearn motor control.

“A bright idea is just the start. Developing and commercializing patentable technology is the hard part. We must encourage and financially support young engineers to solve the problems of today – and tomorrow. I’m looking for people that don’t just have a brilliant idea, but also the burning desire to make it a reality.” James Dyson

You can enter your idea into the Award here.

Source:

www.jamesdysonaward.org

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