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An unsinkable boat. Creature Craft created an inflatable whitewater raft that won’t flip. The crafts are purposely designed to tackle big powerful rapids. With the ability to self-right when flipped. Its multiple chambers are what prevent it from sinking. The boat is made out of PVC fabric with a protective coating. Some models can be fitted with a motor. Creature craft’s whitewater crafts start at $4,995. Creature Craft developed a unique looking watercraft that’s designed for whitewater raf

A self-balancing rideable ball. JYROBALL is powered by a 500w electric motor and has a top speed of 12 mph. It can carry up to 220 lbs and folds into a compact 10-inch ball. JYROBALL can fully charge in less than 3 hours, and has a max range of 15 miles. JYROBALL currently retails for $899. JYROBALL is an electric rideable wheel designed for urban mobility. Powered by a 500W electric motor JYROALL has a top speed of 12 mph, and a range of 15 miles. JYROBALL retails for $899. Learn more at jyr

Build your own robot on wheels. The mBot kit from Makeblock teaches how to build and program robots. This educational kit uses block-based programing. It aims to make learning about robotics and programming simple and fun. mBot has 4 expansion ports with more than 100 electronic modules, and a large variety of add-ons. mBot has 3 modes: obstacle avoidance, line-follow, and manual control. Makeblock’s mBot is currently $99.99. Makeblock has an educational robot kit called mBot that’s designed

Transform your manual bike into an electric bike. Rubbee X is an attachable smart motor. That touches the rear tire of a bike to provide motor assistance. The quick release technology allows you to install and detach Rubbee with one hand. When going downhill the batteries can regenerate. Giving the rider more juice to reach their destination. Rubbee has a top speed of 20 mph. When fully charged Rubbee has a range of 30 miles. Rubbee X is a kit that turns any manual bike into an electric bike

A non-slip flexible tool mat. Grypmat is a non-magnetic non-slip tray for your tools. Designed to grip to any surface up to a 70 degree angle. The flexible tool mat is made out of industrial strength silicon-polymer. It can withstand chemical spills and temperatures over 500 degrees fahrenheit. Grypmat was created by an Air Force mechanic. Who was trying to keep his tools secure on curved surfaces. Grypmat comes in 3 sizes and start at $39.99. Created by an Air Force mechanic, Grypmat is a no

Professional racecar driver with no arms. Bartosz Ostalowski is a professional drifter that only use his feet. At the age of 20 Ostalowski lost his arms in a motorcycle accident. But he never gave up on his dream of a professional racing career. Ostalowski has amazing determination and skill. He competes in the Polish Drifting Championships, The European Drifting Championships, and other circuits. Professional driver Bartosz Ostalowski is the only drifter in the world that uses only his feet

A wheelchair accessible car. Elbee is a vehicle designed for people who use wheelchairs. The smart car look-alike was designed by Pavel Hušek. Who has also designed vehicles for BMW, Audi, and Volvo. Created for urban mobility Elbee has a top speed of 50 mph. Elbee is made from aluminum and composite materials. It weighs 882 lbs. The two-seater has two engine types electric and combustion. The gas engine has a range of 62 miles, and the fully charged electric Elbee has a range of 134 miles. A re

Can your car do this? ClearMotion transforms your ride into a “motion-canceling” vehicle. The system uses software and hardware to detect roughness and improve ride quality. Four electro-hydraulic “Activalves” are attached on a vehicle’s suspension. The hardware is paired with software that sends road information to the Activalve. ClearMotion can then adjust a turbulent ride into a smooth cruise in seconds. ClearMotion uses software and actuators to mitigate road roughness. The software and h

Electrified 1967 Mustang Fastback. London based Charge Automotive is selling custom-built electric Mustangs. Charge specializes in developing luxury and high-performance vehicles. Their newest addition is an electric version of the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. The car keeps its classic look on the outside but gets a modern upgrade under the hood. With 350 kW peak power and available all-wheel-drive. It has a 0-60 mph time of 3.99 seconds and 200-miles of range. There are 499 reservations currentl

A Rumba for your lawn. Landroid by Worx Tools is a robotic lawn mower. The weather resistant mower is powered by a 20V battery. Monitor and remotely control Landroid via an Android app. A wire perimeter helps Landroid stay within the space you desire. Landroid is equipped with object avoidance sensors. Worx Tools claims that Landroid can “cut up to a quarter of an acre” per charge. Landroid is currently available for just under $1,000. Landroid from WORX Tools is an autonomous lawn mower that

A foldable kayak. Uncharted Watercraft designed a portable kayak that’s easy to assemble. There are two models the Scorpion FX and Outbound GT. The Scorpion weighs 58 lbs and has a carrying capacity of 250 lbs. The Outbound can carry 500 lbs and weighs 70 lbs. These foldable kayaks start at $975. These foldable kayaks from Uncharted Watercraft are easy to assemble and even easier to transport. They unfold in seconds. Learn more at unchartedwatercraft.com

A new form of slot car racing. Anki Overdrive is a battle racing toy that uses AI and your smartphone. The starter kit includes 2 robotic cars, 10 track pieces, and 4 car charging stations. Tracks are connected magnetically and can be linked into 8 styles. The battle bot cars race on the track using AI, and your smartphone allows you to execute commands to eliminate the competition. Unlock more weapons and special upgrades in the app. Anki Overdrive battle racing system is priced at $149.99 for

An electric skateboard for on- and off-road. Bamboo GTR by Evolve is a remote controlled electric skateboard. Designed for the commuter and off-road enthusiast. bamboo GTR has 2 different tire kits. The street kit is for flat roads and has a range of 31 miles and a top speed of 26 mph. The all-terrain kit gets 19 miles per charge and has a top speed of 22 mph. Bamboo is propelled by a twin brushless motor, and powered by a flexible lithium-ion battery cell creating 3,000 watts of power. Bamboo G

Amphibious craft with “legs.” Sealegs is an amphibious craft fitted with hydraulic “legs” and tires. Designed to get the craft in and out of the water without the need for a trailer. Sealegs can go over sand, dirt, and gravel. When the boat is in water the legs are pulled back up. Sealegs amphibious crafts use a hydraulic tire system that’s designed to make getting in and out of the water easier. The legs are all-wheel-drive with speeds reaching 5 mph on water. Learn more at sealegsrecreation

An aerial surfboard for thrill seekers. WingBoard by Wyp Aviation is designed for the adventure sport enthusiast. Creator Aaron Wypyszynski was inspired by the 1990’s cartoon ‘Talespin’. The glider acts like a wakeboard but instead of water you carve sky. WingBoarding looks like an exciting new sport. But Wyp Aviation hasn't updated its progress on WingBoard since 2017. So we’ll just have to wait to surf the clouds. WingBoard by Wyp Aviation is an aerial surfboard designed for thrill seekers

A foldable mobility scooter. The R30 from Di Blasi folds and unfolds with the just the press of a button. R30 has a max speed of 4 mph and 12.5 miles of electric range. The scooter weighs 55 lbs and has a carrying capacity of 220 lbs, and it’s only 24.5-inches wide when unfolded. The R30 is a foldable mobility scooter from the Italian company Di Blasi. The R30 can fold and unfold with the press of a button. It can carry up to 220 pounds and has a top speed of 4 mph. Learn more at di-blasi.com

Custom LEGO machines. ‘The Brick Wall’ is a YouTube channel that creates mechanical vehicles using LEGO Technic pieces. The channel is run by Michael and Louri and they are constantly creating awesome machines. Like LEGO Rumba, Zamboni, LEGO submarine, breakfast machine, skates motor assistant, and much more. Their newest piece is Hay Baler 2. A conveyer belt transfers dried grass into a compactor. The compactor presses the grass together and wraps it. Hay Baler 2 then uses another conveyer bel

A rideable Luke Skywalker Landspeeder for kids. This motorized two seater brings the epic world of Star Wars to life. The Luke Skywalker Landspeeder uses a rechargeable 12V battery. It has a weight capacity of 130 lbs and a top speed of 5 mph. It also includes realistic lights and movie sounds. You can purchase a Luke Skywalker Landspeeder for under $800 from several sellers on Amazon. Kids four years old and up can now imagine they’re Jedi cruising on Tatooine with the Luke Skywalker Landspe

An amphibious tour bus. The Kaba Bus can easily transition from road to water. Providing riders with city tours by land and sea. The 45-minute tours are currently offered in Tokyo and Yamanakako, Japan. Rides cost $32.25 per person. The Kaba tour bus can accommodate 40 passengers. The Kaba Bus is an amphibious vehicle that gives tours of Tokyo and Yamanakako, Japan. The 45-minute tour costs $32.25 per person. The Kaba bus can carry 40 passengers. Learn more at kaba-bus.com

A mini electric wiper. WiPEY is an electric wiper for motorcycle helmets. Designed to keep the visor clear on rainy road trips. Quick press a button on the side of the mount for a single pass of the wiper. Hold the button down for a few seconds for continuous operation. WiPEY comes with a helmet mount. A handlebar wireless button is optional. WiPEY is battery powered with 12-hour operating time. WiPEY is an electric wiper that mounts on the bottom or top of a motorcycle helmet. The mini wiper