Dean Kamen's Artificial Arm
Segway inventor reinvents the prosthetic arm.
Feeding the Machine
The Institute of Food Research has built the worlds most sophisticated artificial stomach--now it is dinner time.
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Learning from Katrina
Hurricane Katrina can teach engineers a lot about the unintended impact of technology as well as what can be done to prepare for the next catastrophe. In this video, Denise Wilson introduces a series of videos about the lessons engineers can draw from the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
The Rocket-Powered Prosthetic Arm
Vanderbilt engineers trade in batteries for rocket fuel in the robotic arm they are developing for amputees.
Maker Faire: DIY Contest Winning Digital Trail Camera
Don Kirk shows off how he uses his DIY trail camera for infrared photography of his backyard wildlife.
Maker Faire: DIY Showcase of Vehicles Harnessing Human Power
Among the pedal powered vehicles at Maker Faire, the huge Big Wheel attracted the most attention.
Maker Faire: The Life Size Mousetrap
The Rube Goldberg contraption from Mousetrap, the board game, takes on epic proportions.
One Web Day: Jimmy Wales, Founder of the Wikipedia Encyclopedia
Jimmy Wales talks about Wikipedia's global impact and its ability to catalogue pick up lines.
Video Game Workout
Researchers have found that video game workouts helps kids get more exercise.
Maker Faire: Mentos and Diet Coke Demonstration
The You Tube sensations explain and perform their Mentos and Diet Coke experiment.