Anti-coronavirus jacket, smart ring and super gadget for surgeons: the best inventions of 2020 (11 photos)

An article in the American edition of Time asked what inventions there were in the past year.





Journalists identified the 100 most important in their opinion. Let's take a look at the most interesting editions presented in the list.

reMarkable 2



A new version of the tablet, the first model of which was released in 2016. The updated device has enhanced the effect of writing on paper, thanks to E Ink Carta technology. At the same time, this tablet is only 5 mm thick, and the battery lasts for 2 weeks.

Breathe99 B2





Nowadays, a mask is a necessary attribute in everyday life. This mask has two replaceable filters and filters 99.6% of the air. Another advantage is that it is reusable; the mask can be machine washed.

Augmedics xvision



Medical gadget for surgeons. Essentially, this is an augmented reality device, thanks to which you can see the patient’s tomography in three dimensions. During operations, doctors can see like a human skeleton by looking at the patient.

Owl Labs Meeting Owl Pro



A stationary camera with a 360-degree view that reacts to who is speaking and focuses the lens and microphone on that speaker. A very useful gadget for holding conferences.

Insta360 One R



An advanced analogue of an action camera with 360-degree views and an ultra-wide-angle lens. Ideal for capturing action sports and activities.

Vollebak Full Metal Jacket



The antibacterial properties of copper have been known since ancient times. But could copper be useful in the fight against coronavirus? Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown that copper can prevent the spread of coronavirus, just like most RNA viruses that can infect humans.

One clothing brand has created a special outerwear Vollebak Full Metal Jacket, which consists of more than half copper fiber. Thus, the company claims that their products protect against coronavirus.

The Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co Pinter



Greater Good Fresh Brewing Co created Pinter microbrewery. According to British developers, during quarantine everyone can easily make pilsner, IPA or cider.

Air Vodka



Regular vodka is made by fermenting cereal grains and corn, which produces carbon emissions. The Americans decided that this was terrible and therefore created the startup AirCo, in which there are no harmful emissions, but rather distillation of alcohol occurs from water and carbon dioxide. Environmental friendliness is now at a premium.

Oura Ring



Not a single NBA major league star or other representative has contracted the coronavirus, according to statistics. All major league athletes and employees use the Oura Ring.

This device, like a smart watch, monitors a person’s basic indicators.

Lexon Oblio



Attention mysophobes and germaphobes - this invention is for you. According to research, there are many bacteria on the surface of smartphones.



A startup called Oblio cleanses 99% of bacteria from the surface of your gadgets in 20 minutes.

Allbirds Tree Dasher



Sneakers made from natural materials: eucalyptus, sheep wool, castor oil and cane.



Steadier Power Chairs LUCI



A modern chair for the disabled, created by brothers Jered and Barry Dean. A wheelchair that is equipped with a modern processor and sensors that react to the environment.



A Refuge for Bees



The Beewise startup was created to save bees using artificial intelligence. According to official data, 40% of bee deaths are due to diseases, pesticides and climate change.

Climate-Specific SkinCare



A special cream that is selected individually for a specific climate.

A New Kind of Interface



A headset that allows the user to give commands to the computer without touching. This gadget reads requests that are formed in the mind. The creators claim that the headset is able to recognize formulated tasks in 92% of cases.