What Should I Invent as a Kid?
From kids’ incredibly creative capacity to anything “unplugged,” here are five answers to the question, “What are things you wish a kid would invent?”
- A New Way to Make Renewable Energy
- The Wild Possibilities of an Invisibility Cape
- A Technology That Positively Changed the Planet
- Anything “Unplugged”
- Interactive Tech That Prompts Kids to Go Outside
A New Way to Make Renewable Energy
Kids can be incredibly creative and have an amazing capacity for problem-solving. With the right resources, children can come up with inventive solutions to real-life problems that are often overlooked by adults.
If we provide kids with a platform to express their ideas, there’s no telling what kinds of inventions they could come up with! Perhaps a new way to store and organize information, a device that can detect environmental pollutants or even a new way to make renewable energy.
Who knows, maybe someday there will be an invention by a kid that changes everything!
Aviad Faruz
CEO, FARUZO
The Wild Possibilities of an Invisibility Cape
Imagine the possibilities if you could make yourself completely invisible—you could explore places without being seen, sneak up on your friends and family for a fun surprise, or even use your powers for good by stopping crimes or protecting people from danger.
Not only would it require a deep understanding of physics and optics, but it would also require a lot of creativity and problem-solving skills to come up with a viable solution. One approach to explore is using advanced materials and coatings that can bend or manipulate light to make the wearer invisible.
Another approach might involve using cameras and screens to create a “cloaking” effect that can make the wearer appear invisible from certain angles. Even if the final product isn’t a perfect solution, inventing and exploring new ideas is the most important process.
Natalia Grajcar, Co-founder, Natu.Care
A Technology That Positively Changed the Planet
It would be wonderful if a young person developed a technology that had a large, positive influence on the planet. For instance, a technology to increase access to healthcare and education for those living in underserved places, a reliable and effective clean energy source, or a way to stop climate change.
It’s inspiring to consider the potential inventions that a child could come up with because innovation and creativity have the power to address some of the most important problems facing the world today. Fostering children’s innate curiosity and creativity, as well as encouraging them to seek careers in STEM subjects, can help them have a beneficial impact on the world in the future.
David Reid
Sales Director, VEM Tooling
Anything “Unplugged”
In today’s world, digital devices and technologies can be overwhelming and distracting. A tool or invention that encourages us to take a step back from technology and indulge in nature or activities with no screens or distractions could have tremendous benefits.
I have seen firsthand how technology has grown in the past two decades. When I was young, the vast majority of tools required physical labor, and it was much easier to slow down and appreciate the small moments in life without feeling overwhelmed by our phones or tablets.
Nowadays, it’s difficult to even go out for a walk without being tempted to check emails or scroll through Instagram feeds. Therefore, I think unique inventions that can help encourage people to unplug, reconnect with themselves and their surroundings, and enjoy the present moment could make a world of difference.
Stephanie Jenkins
Founder, Stephanie Jenkins Photo
Interactive Tech That Prompts Kids to Go Outside
Life before social media made kids look at the world differently. I wish a kid would invent a model where the tech would prompt them to go into the real world to play and learn. Imagine growing plants and climbing trees and exploring nature, all while technology supplements their knowledge.
Arzoo Zehra
Founder, Perspective Career Solutions
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