- [Narrator] Us humans
are an inventive bunch. We see a problem, we fix problem. It's a dance as old as time. Whilst some of our greatest achievements might've been total accidents, others are exceptionally engineered to fix problems you never thought existed. Health and safety? Pshhh. Never heard of it. You're gonna be drinking dirty water and riding a bus full of pee
by the time I'm done with you. So, get ready for some
ingenious inventions that should be implemented everywhere. Alakazow, I Need A Towel. Ugh, magicians make me feel uneasy. Why does the rabbit pulled from the hat always look like it's seen
some dark stuff in there? I guess credit where it's due, they do have some creative inventions. Like French magician, Moulla, who's crafted an umbrella
that floats above your head. This isn't magic though, it's
got a fricking drone on it. Awesome. The Dronebrella (sighs) can be controlled through a phone app,
but also has AI software which detects the top of
your head via a sensor and uses it to automatically follow you. All that tech makes it
pretty pricey though. At around $275, you'd kick yourself for leaving this umbrella on the bus. But, hey, hopefully it could track you down again afterwards. Despite the hefty price tag though, it looks like there're still
a few fundamental kinks to iron out. Let's address the soggy
French magician in the room. He's sauntering around Paris soaking wet like he's in a fragrance advert. I wouldn't say that
passes the umbrella test. It also doesn't fare too well in the wind. And if you're a city
dweller like me, forget it. All those power lines, low-hanging signs and, y'know, other people, are gonna present major obstacles
for your floating friend. But aside from those uh hiccups,
this looks like a handy, or hands-free, little gizmo. With some tweaking, I could
definitely see a future where these are more commonplace. What's next? Robotic beach towels that
tell you how much sand is in your butt-crack? Wait. That's a good idea. Somebody write that down. Watt-kins Diet. I've tried every diet under
the sun: Atkins, Keto, Paleo. But maybe weight loss has nothing to do with diet or exercise, and instead, wait for it,
the utensils I'm eating with. These are electric chopsticks, and if you're wondering what exactly they electrify, it's you. Uh, what? More specifically, it's your tongue. Now, before you panic,
they're shockingly smart. The chopsticks attach to a small wearable computer via a wire. This computer emits a
tiny electrical impulse through the chopsticks that mimics the salty taste in food. Eh? Well, our taste receptors function in part due to ion channels that communicate directly with our brain. These channels can be
short-circuited by electricity, altering how we taste things. So, depending on the
current passed through them, the chopsticks can either enhance or reduce the potency
of salt in your food. Damn. You see, high salt diets are a
massive global health problem and a cause of high blood pressure, heart disease, and even strokes. We only need about 500
milligrams of sodium a day, which is a measly one
sixteenth of a teaspoon. Yet, the average American consumes a staggering 3,400 milligrams. Electric stimulation
could reduce salt intake by a whopping 30% without
sacrificing any flavor. And over 80% of shock-stick testers said the stimulation was pleasant enough to use the cutlery every day. I'm down to try a few hair-raising meals if it means I live a little longer. What about you? Let me know your thoughts
in the comments down below. Pee Bus. Nowadays, we're all trying to do a bit more for the environment. Whether you're buying less plastic or taking public transport to
work, every little bit helps. Well, commuters in Bristol, England have found their morning journey to work has gotten a whole lot crappier. Their bus is powered by poop and pee. I'm sorry, what now? These are Bio Buses, and yup, that's people going
number two printed on the side. Instead of running on fossil fuels and releasing harmful
fumes into the environment, they use biomethane. Both fossil fuels and biomethane are made from decomposing organic waste, but fossil fuels take millions of years to
break down underground, whereas biomethane comes
from fresh organic waste. By heating up sewage and food waste at a custom fuel plant
just outside the city, they release the methane and do a load of clever
stuff to turn it into fuel. The natural waste releases methane gas as it decomposes anyways, and that's bad for the environment. So, by using it as fuel,
you're offsetting the damage and putting it towards something good. And it really works. Compared to the old diesel
engines they were using, the doodoo-mobile produces
up to 30% less carbon dioxide and 80% fewer nitrogen oxides, both of which have a big
effect on climate change. What do you think, should we
make the switch to poop-power? It sounds great for everyone, except those who like the
smell of traditional gas. Hopefully filling up your
car doesn't get a lot eggier. I know a place you can fuel up that definitely doesn't
stink, my YouTube channel. You've just gotta hit those
like and subscribe buttons, and I'll keep you pumped
full of more amazing facts than you can handle. Nice job. Let's get back to the video. Sneakers, Not Leakers. My mom always nagged me to take
a coat whenever I went out. I never did, so I got absolutely soaked, and when I get wet, I look
like a drowned walrus. Luckily for me, Australian
design studio Sibling have created a super
stylish pair of sneakers that double as an even more stylish tent. Excuse me? Yep, the so-called Walking
Shelter allows the wearer to unfurl a tent from their ankles and pull it up over their head whilst looking like a
fashion icon the whole time. Two waterproof sheets
unfurl from each shoe and attach together with Velcro. Most regular tents need
poles to support them, which are cumbersome and heavy. But pop this contraption over your head and bam, you are the poles. It's even got little loops to peg yourself to the ground in case it's windy. Okay, it's pretty goofy-looking. But I'd much rather look
like a 1980s tracksuit draped over a traffic cone
than get soaked by a storm. Plus, I reckon there's room
for a couple more in here if anyone fancies joining me? Wanna know my favorite invention though? It's my beautiful money maker of course. And the best way I've
found of taking care of it is with an equally awesome invention from this video's partner, FOREO. These stunning Swedes have
dazzled the beauty world with their T-sonic technology, giving your skin
professional-level treatment from the comfort of your own home. After spending ten years
developing their prototype, consulting numerous experts in dermatology and cellular biology, along with aestheticians, the FOREO LUNA brush range was created. And it just so happens that the LUNA 4 is my favorite product. The bacteria-resistant silicone bristles clean deeply into your pores, preventing inflammation and breakouts. But I've also started using the UFO 2 whenever I use face masks. The pulsation lets the mask ingredients sink deeper into my skin, resulting in, I think we can all agree, a much more handsome visage. So, click the link in the description and use the code AMAZED20
for 20% off their devices. Who knows, maybe you could
look as good as me one day. Now, where were we? Black, White, or Both? Anyone who's bought a new car knows that the hardest decision
isn't what's under the hood or the trunk space. Nope. It's what color you get it in. Whether you drive a Hummer or a Hyundai, we all want to look sleek and sexy, right? Well, this sweet new
ride by BMW, the iX Flow, can change color with just
the press of a button. Check it out. (mellow music) That's so cool. And it's super smart too. The body of the car is covered in something
called electrophoretic film, which sounds super science-y,
but it's really quite simple. By sending an electric
current through the film, thousands of tiny capsules are stimulated, each the diameter of a single human hair. Inside these capsules are
different colored particles which react depending
on the electric charge sent through them. So, by alternating between a positive and negative electric charge, you can change the color of your car. Genius. And it's not just for looking cool. It can also help keep you cool. Because white and black absorb
different amounts of light, it can affect the internal
temperature of the car as well. If it's a hot day and you
set your car to white, it's going to reflect more
of the light that touches it, meaning the car will stay cooler. Neat-o. I can't wait until they
start making t-shirts from this stuff. Hey, guys, check it out. I'm me. Now I'm Batman. Now I'm me again. Radical Roadworks. So, you've bought your swanky new car but now all you seem to
do is sit in traffic. Oh mother, that's annoying. Well, Serbian designer Damjan Stankovic has made sitting in traffic just that little bit more tolerable. He's modified a stoplight
with a countdown timer. An outer ring with 32 segments ticks on, letting you know exactly how much longer you'll be held on red for. But it's not just good for drivers. Pedestrians can also
see how long they've got to cross safely. The only downside is some
fools are bound to treat this like a Mario Kart countdown. Regardless, it's undoubtedly handy. But why stop at stoplights? What if we made roads
themselves more useful? Well, that's a problem
companies around the world are trying to bust. What if instead of asphalt roads, we built solar-powered ones? It sounds wild, but think about it. Our cities are filled with
roads, sidewalks, and driveways. By modifying these with solar panels, we could create loads of renewable energy whilst conserving a lot of the land that's currently being set
aside for these projects. Though still in its early stages, tests of the technology are
underway in China and elsewhere, so we could be seeing these
roads sooner rather than later. You could even engineer them to be self-heating to melt snow and ice. Cool. Or, warm? Unsweet Melody. I'm always trying to find a way to make tinkle-time more fun. I tried taking a joke book with me, but I always finish before
I get to the punch line. I still don't know why that
chicken crossed the road. Anyways, this bathroom in Sao Paolo might've found the most musical
way to take a leak ever. They've transformed a urinal
into a fully working guitar. Man, they don't call it the
Land of Drizzle for nothing, just, please, nobody play Wonderwall. By aiming your stream at
the buttons in the bowl, an amplifier overhead
plays corresponding notes. So, whilst your guitar
gently seeps, in wee, you can create a master-pees. And you can even get your
compositions sent to your phone. Yes, they are M-pee-3s. Let's face it, fellas, sometimes we need a little
assistance with aiming. I'm just not sure going number one right next to a load of electrics is the encouragement I need. Even so, any rational person
would want to use this as much as they can, right? Well, if you're old enough,
I've got one simple solution. Beer. Not just any beer, but
this big old pitcher with a nifty ice compartment. That way your beer stays nice and cold. You can thank me later. Right now I'm gonna lay
down a face-melting solo. You get the next round in. Transform-A-Home. Every fancy home trend has had its 15 minutes of internet fame. We've had tiny homes and van homes, but have you ever seen a transformer home? Guys, the future is here,
and it looks badass. These self-assembling houses are the brainchild of British
architect David Martyn, and they can triple in size to around 689 square
feet in just 10 minutes, all from pressing one button. The fold-out houses
have a system of levers that operate on a pretty simple system. If one thing goes up,
another must come down. Balance, baby. That's phenomenal, but it's
no good having a folding house that stays in the same place, right? They're purpose built to
fit on the back of a truck so you can whisk your luxury
lodging anywhere you want. Oh wait, there's more. Once they're fully unfolded,
the possibilities are endless. Aside from a cozy place
to spend the night, you could put schools, medical centers, even safe shelters for
disaster relief inside. Alright, let me guess, these cost a bomb? Well, actually no. Price estimates start
from around $130,000, which for an entire house
is pretty reasonable. But I'd guess the truck isn't included. Now the tech is super cool, and the implementation is
faultless, so what's the catch? Well, unfortunately the houses
are still in pre-production at the time I'm making this video. But with any luck, they're out by the time
you're watching it. Gadzooks, I want one. Pump Up the Jam. Ahhh. The world's full of wonderful,
and not so wonderful, smells. Like this kid I sat next
to in class, Gary Mannigan, he smelled like wet dogs and Funyuns. Gross. But British department store, Harrods, have a brilliant smell
before we sell setup for wines and spirits. Customers can use their superb schnozzes to sniff out a good purchase before they commit to anything
they aren't going to like. Inside a glass cloche, they've displayed objects that mirror the tasting notes of the drink. By squeezing a rubber pump
attached to a copper pipe, the scent of the object
is pushed through it and out of the horn so you can baste your nostrils
with the wonderful aromas. Neat-o. If you prefer floral scents,
there's cherry blossoms. If you like earthy notes,
they've got coffee beans, or pencil shavings for something woodier. And if you like Gary Mannigan, this one's filled with
wet dogs and Funyuns. Okay, I made that up.
No one's gonna buy that. Seriously though, this is a creative way for people to try something without dishing out free samples. I just hope they're
changing those tomatoes out on the regular, otherwise they're gonna
honk like my gym socks. A-peeling Apples. (sighs) I'm trying to be
healthier, but it's not going well. Whenever I buy fruit I
just forget about it. But one health-conscious hero
in New South Wales, Australia shared a hasty hack for peeling apples that I'm definitely going
to try out, if I remember. All you need is a vegetable
peeler, a steady hand, and a power drill. Uh, what? The skin will come off
in about three seconds. However, you'll also
have apple skin confetti strewn across your kitchen. (laughs) I'm giving this
a gold star for ingenuity and a D-minus for the mess. Okay, so that's my apples
sorted, but what about my 'nanas? Whenever I buy a bunch, they're all either too hard or too mushy. Well, my local grocery store could learn a thing or
two from South Korea. They sell bananas in one a day packs, with the leftmost fruit being the ripest, to the rightmost being the greenest. By the time you get to 'nana number six, it'll be as ripe as number one was. Honestly, space travel? Pffft. This is humanity's greatest
achievement right here. Can You Kick It? Elevators aren't exactly a ground-breaking piece of technology, but we're constantly finding new ways to adapt them for our needs. Like, have you ever thought about how many grubby little fingers touch those buttons every day? Bleh, makes me feel queasy. Well, the elevators in the Seacon Square
mall in Bangkok, Thailand use foot pedals instead
of conventional buttons to keep those dirty little hands away. Initially, it was integrated to prevent the 'rona from spreading, but it's useful for more
than just stopping germs. Imagine you're a delivery
driver carrying some big boxes. You've just gotta tap a toe and up you go. That's helpful on so many levels. Ha. Get it? And here's something else that's really gonna lift your spirits. Ever been in a sneaker store and had to ask the
attendant for your size, only for them to leave you
standing there in your socks for 20 minutes? Well, one store in London's
notorious Oxford Street have made this a thing of the past. They've created a shoe elevator that brings the goods straight from the stock room to the floor. Is this oddly satisfying for anyone else? I could watch it for hours. What other stores could
do with a lift like this? Let me know down in the comments. Whole Lotta Holes. Wanna hear something insane? A quarter of the world's population drink contaminated water. Shockingly, that's two billion people. Without a reliable source
of clean drinking water, their risk of ingesting parasites or sickness-causing
bacteria is insanely high. Yeuch. However, Swedish company Vestergaard have created what they call the LifeStraw, a remarkable method of filtering out almost all the bad stuff from water. So, you can enjoy all that
wonderful H2O hydration no matter how dirty the water looks. No way. Yes way. See, LifeStraw isn't just one big straw, it's actually a big bundle of straws peppered with microscopic holes. These holes let water in, but are too small for dirt,
microplastics, and parasites to get through. And with a whopping 3.5 billion people contracting parasites every year, the straw has proven
invaluable for the health of some of the world's
most vulnerable people. Wanna know the real kicker? It's under $20, and each straw can process
422 gallons of water before packing in. I might get one just so I can drink from the stankiest
looking pond I can find. Speaking of tiny holes, ever seen a weird tool like
this and wondered what it's for? Sadly, it's not for
draining giant pans of gold. This is a mud release shovel. As someone who digs a lot of
holes, don't ask for what, mud always sticks to my shovel head and stops it from working properly. But with a mud release shovel, the dirt hasn't got
anything to stick onto. It slips right through. Hmm. So, holes make for
digging better holes? I think we've got a case of hole-ception. New Highs, New Lows. I've seen enough skateboarding fail videos to know that wheels and stairs
aren't the best of friends. Whilst watching someone bail
a nosegrind can be funny, for people with reduced mobility
it's no laughing matter. With traditional wheelchairs, many important places
just aren't accessible. But there's a new
wheelchair on the horizon. Instead of using a single wheel, designers are now trying to utilize something called cluster wheels. It's a bit like one big wheel made of multiple smaller wheels. The rotation allows the next wheel to grip onto the step above,
pulling the user up the stairs. And as the old saying goes,
what goes up, must come down. How awesome is that? From what I can tell, they're
still in the design stage, but hopefully we'll see these super chairs roll out, up, and down, soon. And that's not the only
hard to reach place busted by some clever thinking. Advertisers in Miami have found a way to make their message reach more people, by putting billboards in
the middle of the ocean. Who are they trying to sell
to, Aquaman? Not quite. Miami's beaches get a
lot of human traffic. So, float a billboard in front of them, and kablammo, everyone on
the beach is gonna see it. I gotta give them credit, it's creative. But I go to the beach for a detox, not to have more ads rammed in my face. I don't want my sun lounger telling me to go to an osteopath. Hold on. That's another great idea. Leave A Light On. Y'know earlier I told you about elevators and their grimy little buttons? Well, have you ever considered how grimy escalator handrails could be? Thousands of people touch them every day, but I never see anyone cleaning them. That's where these clever
little boxes come in. They shine ultraviolet light onto the handrails as the rails move past, killing any germs dead. But how can a light kill germs? Well, the UV rays prevent the
replication of DNA and RNA, which carry the germ
cell's genetic information. With no way of replicating
their vital information, the germs die. It's a bit like you
forgetting how to breathe. Yikes. Sounds dangerous. Don't worry, it's harmless to us. Whilst some UV rays can be damaging, like the ones we wear sunscreen
to protect ourselves from, UVC, the germ-killing one,
can't penetrate your skin. Man, science is cool. But don't rely on some
brainbox in a white coat to keep things clean. We can all do our part. This is a trashcan in Norway. Hey, looks like a couple of people missed. Nope, this is deliberate. The country encourages recycling
by taxing plastic bottles and offering the money back if the used bottles are
brought to a recycling machine. Some people still toss their
plastic in the trash though, and less fortunate people have taken to taking these tossed bottles to a machine to claim
the money for themselves. To save those people
rooting around in trashcans, this one has some handy slots
on it for recyclable junk. Isn't that wholesome? Sometimes the simplest inventions
have the biggest impact. Lazy Launderette. Man, doing chores sucks,
especially laundry. You gotta get all the clothes, wash 'em, dry 'em, and iron 'em. It just takes so long. But I've found a few trusted inventions that'll make laundry day a breeze. Clothes racks are a real
eyesore and they take up space. So, why not get one that
lowers from the ceiling? This one from Foxydry can heat up so your clothes don't take forever to dry. Can you put a price on making
chores more convenient? Yup, it's a whopping $490. Eeep. That price is higher
than my undies would be. But is a heated rack
really that impressive? What about a closet that could
clean your clothes for you? The Samsung AirDresser shoots hot steam to sanitize clothes, remove creases, and get rid of all that dusty musty funk. It leaves clothes fresh as a daisy and completely wrinkle-free, as well as drying them with cool air. Plus it cleans itself, so
you don't have to. Whoa. It's not the best for hard
worn in stains though, which is bad news for me. I spill mustard on everything. But it's undeniably useful. A bigger problem is its price tag. At $2,400, it's too dear for me. No, I'm saving up for the
real big gun, Laundry Jet. A home-integrated air suction machine that filters your dirties
directly into the laundry area. Cool. A main pipe branches out
into a system of ports that fit discretely into the wall. Once opened, an air machine
creates a small vacuum, sucking up anything from damp
towels to sweaty gym shorts. That's not all. You can even have it fitted so a return loop can
deliver your clean clothes back upstairs for you. That means no more carrying them about. Just pop them in the wall and boom. Now, this isn't cheap. A full system can cost up to $15,000, and that's without delivery or set up. But it'd definitely
make chore day suck less by sucking more. You know what sucks more than chores? It's the end of the video. Which of those world-changing contraptions was your favorite? Let me know down in the comments below. And thanks for watching. (upbeat music)
