Kickstarter has given the world all kinds of great stuff since its launch in 2009, including the Oculus Rift VR headset and the Ouya games console.<\/p>\n
But what world-changing gadget will it give us next? We trawled the site and found 5 potential candidates…<\/p>\n
J.A.E.S.A is described as a \u201d\u02dcnext generation AI with the ability to think, learn, adapt and converse freely\u2019, which roughly translates to \u201d\u02dca computer best friend\u2019.<\/p>\n
Among other things, J.A.E.S.A (which, in case you were wondering, is a lady \u201d\u201c there are plans for a gentleman AI named HUDSON) can hold a conversation with you on any topic, remember what you\u2019ve said and even form her own opinions \u201d\u201c think a more advanced version of Siri.<\/p>\n
The only slightly worrying aspect of this project is the promise of \u201d\u02dcaffection and romance features\u2019 once the project hits $100,000. Whatever floats your boat, we guess.<\/p>\n
J.A.E.S.A on Kickstarter<\/a><\/p>\n A lot of electricity is wasted by people forgetting to unplug their phone chargers after use. Luckily, the ASMO Smart Charger is the perfect solution.<\/p>\n The concept is simple: the ASMO charger turns itself off when you disconnect your phone. And that\u2019s literally it. But it\u2019ll undoubtedly save a lot of people a lot of money on bills and reduce the risk of fires too.<\/p>\n Did we mention that it\u2019s pretty darn beautiful for a charger too? Hopefully they add affection and romance features to this too…<\/p>\n ASMO Smart Charger on Kickstarter<\/a><\/p>\n Shake Your Power is a project that could truly change the world. It\u2019s a small musical instrument that generates and stores electricity, which can then be used to light homes and charge batteries.<\/p>\n Shake Your Power has been designed as an inexpensive way to generate power in some of the poorest parts of the world, with plans for a development kit that will allow children to build their own shakers too.<\/p>\n Shake Your Power on Kickstarter<\/a><\/p>\n The Oculus Rift may allow you to see your games in full virtual reality, but does it allow you to feel<\/i> them?<\/p>\n The KOR-FX Gaming Vest does, recreating every single in-game movement, explosion and bullet hit using \u201d\u02dchaptic feedback\u2019 created by the game\u2019s audio. We can\u2019t decide if experiencing getting hit by bullets is a good thing or not but, combined with a VR headset, it\u2019s pretty much the closest you\u2019ll ever get to actually being in a game.<\/p>\n KOR-FX Gaming Vest on Kickstarter<\/a><\/p>\n Headbones are special headphones that use the acoustics of your skull to improve your listening experience, while also reducing the risk of hearing damage.<\/p>\n In addition, Headbones can either be noise cancelling (when you\u2019re sitting on a bus full of annoying people) or allow you to hear ambience (when you\u2019re riding your bike on a busy road). All in all, probably the best headphones you\u2019ll ever buy.<\/p>\n
\nASMO Smart Charger<\/h4>\n
\nShake Your Power<\/h4>\n
\nKOR-FX Gaming Vest<\/h4>\n
\nHeadbones<\/h4>\n