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Every year since 1988, Popular Science has highlighted the technology innovations that make our lives better. 2022 - Page 35 First year - The James Webb Space Telescope won this year's highest honor for technological innovation by continuously transmitting jaw-dropping images of the universe back to Earth. But it’s just one of the 100 best scientific achievements.
This year's "Top 100 Scientific and Technological Achievement Awards" list is divided into 10 categories, covering aerospace, engineering, consumer electronics , medical health, security and defense, automobiles, entertainment, personal care, sports and outdoor, and home . Buckle up and take a look at them.
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# Sports and Outdoors #
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The sports and outdoor equipment innovations in 2022 not only make our adrenaline surge, but also make adventure safer and more friendly to the earth environment. Bicycle helmets can be broken down and recycled at the end of their useful life, and the snowboards that help you slide down the snowy mountains can also be reused. The grand prize winner represents the three trends mentioned above: an electric motorboat that makes water travel fun, safe and emission-free. Tech innovations in sports and outdoors in 2022 also include better communication – communication systems that allow coaches to discreetly deliver game information to players, and satellite security beacons that keep you connected to family and friends while outdoors.
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Orca Carbon electric motor boat exciting, safe, zero-emission water toy Taiga company h ttps://www.taigamotors.com/products/orca
Traditional jet skis use fossil fuels and emit up to 115 decibels of noise and sometimes leaking unburned fuel into the water. Canadian company Taiga's Orca Carbon replaces the fuel tank with a lithium-ion battery to power a jet-driven impeller. A lightweight composite construction, energy-dense battery and efficient powertrain (drawn from Taiga's own experience building electric snowmobiles) make this "wild" water toy lighter, more powerful, and safer to handle and ride than its internal combustion engine competitors.
—Slot Guide Backpack Designed for desert and valley traversingSlot Companyhttps://slot-usa.com/collections/packs
Slot's Guide 50L backpack (38L Rapide and 26L Canyon are also available) Designed specifically for the needs of hiking through deserts and valleys, it took 8 years of development and testing and has impressed many outdoor enthusiasts. The innovative SRS rope management system greatly simplifies the packing of ropes and other protective equipment, while also making installation and use more efficient and safer. You can log in to the Slot website to find out how to change the "rules".
—TaylorMade Stealth "Shadow" Series Golf Drivers Welcome to the Age of Carbon WoodTaylorMade Golf Company (TaylorMade Golf) www.TaylorMadegolf.com
Titanium alloys have been all the rage over the past 20 years, but we know that every material has its limits. Now TaylorMade is starting a whole new game and raising the bar with its Stealth “Shadow” line of golf drivers (drivers). The 60X carbon fiber twist face is composed of 60 layers of carbon fiber plates that are "strategically deployed" to better transfer energy and increase ball speed. The surface innovation is achieved through an innovative nano-fabric covering, which creates the surface texture needed to create the ideal friction, allowing the golf ball to spin stronger and farther.
—Piston Pro X Bike Hitch Easier Loading and Safer Bike RackKuat Companyhttp s://www.kuat.com/product/piston-pro-x/
For most people, putting a bicycle on the vehicle rack or taking it off is a difficult task. To solve this pain point, engineers at Kuat invented the OneTap hydropneumatic tire arm that opens smoothly, allowing operation with just one hand once you press the lever to release the bike. Likewise, you can secure your bike with aero arms without touching the frame. You no longer have to worry about hurting yourself or your bike, even your car's paint will be safe. Integrated LED taillights synchronize with your vehicle, further enhancing road safety.
—POC Myelin helmetSafety and sustainability coexistPOC Sports Companyhttps://www.pocsports.com/pages/myelin
Most helmets are made of special plastics that usually cannot be recycled, which means that crashed helmets can only be discarded and sent to landfill. POC companies solve the problem of safety and sustainability not coexisting in helmets. Designed for urban commuting, the Myelin helmet features a modular construction that cleverly combines a restraint system with a recycled fabric woven shell without the use of any adhesives.
—Fuel EXe Electric Mountain Bike Fuel EXe by Trek Bicycles Inc. is an ultralight e-bike that blurs the lines between human-powered and electrically-assisted bikes. Trek teamed up with German robot manufacturer TQ to develop an HPR 50 extended-range motor that ditches noisy belts and gears in favor of a refined system. This makes the Fuel EXe smaller, lighter, quieter and more durable than traditional e-bikes. It provides just the right amount of power when you need it (such as climbing hills), and returns to the nimble and capable nature of a traditional mountain trail bike when you don't.
— Gore-TEX expanded polyethylene (ePE) film new benchmark for waterproof clothing W.L.Gore & Associates Company www.gore-tex.com
In 1968, Gore Company invented the waterproof and breathable Gore-TEX membrane, and in 2022, the company launched a new material that attempts to remove the chemicals that pollute the earth from our outerwear.After more than seven years of development and testing, Gore leveraged its experience in expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), polymer processing and materials science to develop a "thinner, lighter and stronger" expanded polyethylene film (ePE). The new material contains no environmentally harmful perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) and is made from recycled nylon and polyester. Today, you can find ePE membranes in GORE-TEX products (such as the jackets and pants in Patagonia’s Storm Shift collection) and other outdoor brands—setting new standards for waterproof, windproof and breathable clothing. In spring and summer 2023, more apparel products will be available.
— PitchCom Communication System A 150-year-old baseball puzzle is solved PitchCom Futures Company https://pitchcom.com/
In baseball and softball, coaches and players (and players on their own side) will use special gestures to transmit information. Sometimes they make stupid mistakes, and sometimes the information is intercepted by opponents. The PitchCom communications system features a dedicated message transmitter that allows coaches to communicate confidentially with players wearing receivers on the field without the use of body language. Phrases like "fastball" and "baserunning" are preloaded as audio files. Now, every team in major league baseball is using it.
—Salem The fact that Dyneema down coats are "hard to destroy" Foehn Clothing Company www.wearfoehn.com
Down jackets are warm but short-lived - they can be scratched accidentally. Sportswear company Foehn claims their Salem Dyneema down parka is "indestructible" and guaranteed to last a lifetime. That's true for the outer layer of this down parka, a new fabric called Dyneema, which has a strength-to-weight ratio 15 times that of steel and is surprisingly soft to the touch and lightweight. The silk lining is made from 100% regenerated nylon and the filling is ultra-high-volume natural down. The entire coat weighs 749 grams (men's size small) and is suitable for extreme cold conditions.
—inReach Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator Two-way text message satellite communication Garmin Corporation ( Garmin ) https://www.garmin.com/en-us/
No need for complex hardware and external antennas, inReach Messenger Allows your smartphone to use satellites for text message communication anytime, anywhere without any restrictions. But you need to purchase the service, which starts at $15/month (including 10 messages), $35/month (including 40 messages), and $65/month (unlimited plan) in the United States. Garmin has set up a 7×24-hour emergency response center (IERCC) for this purpose to handle all distress messages sent from the communicator and coordinate with the emergency contacts set by the user. The device weighs 110 grams and can be used for 28 days on a single charge, and can also charge your phone in an emergency.
—Essential Snowboard77% recyclableRossignol Groupwww.Rossignol.com
People who love skiing also love nature. Long-standing French ski equipment manufacturer Rossignol has achieved a feat: increasing the recycling potential of its Essential skis from 7% to 77%. Most of the materials used to make this ski are certified natural and recycled materials, including wood (40%), aluminum (35%), and steel (7%). When it's time to replace your skis, Rossignol's partners will recycle them according to their condition.Every Essential ski is ultimately repurposed into the automotive and construction industries.
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