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Compound lens from Johns Hopkins University is made of an array of microlenses with a wide viewing angle.

Magink cling film from Magink uses nanoattraction technology to help adhere to surfaces without leaving a residue.

Soft materials from Northwestern University autonomously morph when induced by a chemical reaction.

Bio‑ink from Rutgers University contains a modified version of hyaluronic acid that helps the printed ink hold a stiff structure.

Composite material from Penn State University has tunable electric properties due to bioengineered tandem repeat proteins.

Acoustic metamaterial from the University of Southern California uses magnets to shift acoustic states and alter transmission.

Underwater smart glue from Michigan Technological University is made of a catechol‑containing material that can unstick using an electric current.

Smart hydrogel from Rutgers University contains a light‑sensing nanomaterial that enables it to change shape when exposed to light.

Living materials from MIT can be programmed to sense environmental pollutants or glow in the dark.

Optimization model from Iowa State University uses random sampling and 'survival of the fittest' strategy to quickly solve a problem.

Probabilistic fastener from Wageningen University uses soft material and interlocking forces to create a strong yet gentle connection.

3D printed concrete from RMIT University is constructed with helicoid layers to increase strength.

AirCarbon from Newlight Technologies uses ocean microorganisms to convert CO2 into PHB, a readily usable bioplastic.

Helicoid Technology uses an innovative helicoid design to increase strength and toughness while using less materials.

Werewool uses proteins found in nature to create color without the use of toxic chemicals or dyes.

spotLESS from spotLESS Materials is a sprayable coating that keeps surfaces clean without the use of harsh chemicals.

Cypris Materials are structural color coatings that reflect UV and infrared light without toxic chemicals or dyes.

ECOncrete from ECOncrete Tech LTD. facilitates the growth and regeneration of local marine species to strengthen structures over time.

3D printed vascular tissues from Harvard Medical School contain algae that produce oxygen, creating a more productive environment.

Low‑temperature hydrogen sensor from RMIT University has bumpy microstructures that efficiently create energy from light rather than heat.

Optical sensors from Oregon State University only respond to changes in light intensity and motion to more efficiently process information.

Battery from Sungkyunkwan University has a porous structure that remains stable at high voltages.

Light‑responsive soft material from Northwestern University has peptide arrays that contract and expand, creating movement.

Soft artificial tongue from Ulsan National Institute for Science and Technology has a saliva‑like chemiresistive ionic hydrogel that is able to taste astringency.

Compound lens from Johns Hopkins University is made of an array of microlenses with a wide viewing angle.

Soft robot from Michigan State University uses traveling‑wave motion to move in complex, narrow environments.

Robot from Ben‑Gurion University of the Negev has propellers on its underside that enable it to both crawl on the ground and run across water. 

Soft Robot from North Carolina State University has a 'bistable' spine that enables it to gallop on land.

Soft robot from the University of California San Diego has a 3D‑printed 'flexoskeleton' with both soft and rigid parts.

Robot swarm from Harvard uses a 3D vision‑based coordination system to move in sync while swimming.

Optical learning process from Delft University increases the navigational skills of flying robots.

Robot from Beijing Institute of Technology has an artificial 'tail' that predicts uncertainty and automatically adjusts to control balance.

PufferBot from the University of Colorado Boulder has a protective shield that prevents dangerous collisions.

Robotic gripper from University of South Wales has an intricate sensor to prevent damage to the object it is handling.

Plant robot from Bilkent University is made of soft organic material that behaves autonomously.

Low‑temperature hydrogen sensor from RMIT University has bumpy microstructures that efficiently create energy from light rather than heat.

Optical sensors from Oregon State University only respond to changes in light intensity and motion to more efficiently process information.

Soft robots from North Carolina State University use pre‑stressed polymers that quickly release their energy to propel forward.

Light‑responsive soft material from Northwestern University has peptide arrays that contract and expand, creating movement.

Robotic gripper from Southwest University of Science and Technology

Robot from Johns Hopkins University uses randomized wing opening and leg swinging to self‑right when fallen.

Robotic swimmer from Santa Clara University uses a "push‑me‑pull‑you" technique to propel forward.

Soft robots from UC San Diego use jet propulsion to propel forward.

Winged drone from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne changes the shape of its tail and wings to enhance inflight agility.

The Bionic Handling Assistant from Festo is a robotic arm that can easily move and grip objects without endangering humans.

Mountable, wireless camera from the University of Washington has a mechanical arm that increases the viewing range with minimal power consumption.

Winged jump‑gliding robot from Seoul National University utilizes a curved vein shape that allows for self‑locking.

Structural batteries from University of Michigan are made of zinc to increase the energy density of the battery and optimize material usage.

Simple filtration system from MIT contains an abundantly available resource, xylem tissue from native trees, that naturally filters pathogens from water.

iThrone from change:WATER Labs uses evaporation to dispose of human waste without using energy or plumbing.

Liquid membrane from Penn State filters material by responding to its kinetic energy, rather than particle size, creating a unique self‑healing barrier.

Warka Tower from Warka Water uses a mesh net to collect water from humid air.

The PAX Water Mixer from PAX Water Technologies is shaped in a spiral pattern, which helps to mix fluid more efficiently while reducing energy consumption and noise.

Rainmaker 330 Solar Water Distiller from SolAqua uses evaporation to create natural pH buffering to produce pure, clean water.

Algal Turf Scrubber from Hydromentia pulses water to stimulate algal growth, creating an efficient environment for pollutant removal.

Aquaporin Inside water filter membranes from Aquaporin improve water treatment and re‑use for a wide range of industries.

Baleen Filters from Baleen Filters Pty Limited use self‑cleaning filters to clean wastewater without the use of chemicals.

BioHaven Floating Island from Floating Island West is a floating garden that naturally cleans water and improves habitats.

The Biolytix BioPod is a waste treatment system that uses organisms to convert raw sewage and wastewater into high quality irrigation water.

The Eco‑Machine from John Todd Ecological Design is a custom‑built wastewater treatment system that purifies water without chemicals.

Insulin from marine cone snail venom has a unique structure that enables it to more rapidly control blood sugar.

Soft materials from Northwestern University autonomously morph when induced by a chemical reaction.

Bio‑ink from Rutgers University contains a modified version of hyaluronic acid that helps the printed ink hold a stiff structure.

Bionic heart model from MIT mimics the way a real human heart pumps blood, allowing for more realistic testing of prosthetic valves.

Endoscope from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences captures visible and near‑infrared light simultaneously to create high‑quality 3D images.

Novo22 from Novomer uses carbon dioxide to produce biodegradable plastic polymers.

Cooling system from MIT uses an evaporation‑insulation cooling design that eliminates power usage.

3D printed vascular tissues from Harvard Medical School contain algae that produce oxygen, creating a more productive environment.

Low‑temperature hydrogen sensor from RMIT University has bumpy microstructures that efficiently create energy from light rather than heat.

Electronic chip from University of Cambridge contains a mammalian cell membrane that behaves like a natural cell membrane, giving insight into the effects of viruses.

Dome lens from Tamkang University utilizes the properties of spider silk to form a dome shape out of resin.

Robotic eye from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has a high‑density nanowire array that increases the amount of information the eye can capture.

Transparent tissue from University of California Irvine is genetically engineered to express proteins which change the way the cells scatter light.

Smart sensors from University of Surrey and University of Sussex have flexible photonic crystals that change color when heated.

Electrothermal manipulator from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign has a temperature‑responsive layer of soft hydrogel that allows handling of fragile, thin tissue.

Bioink from Osaka University has a silkworm silk additive to create a durable, competent material for 3D‑printing.

Synthetic 'cell on a chip' from the University of Basel is made of miniature reaction containers that perform complex cellular reactions.

Liquid membrane from Penn State filters material by responding to its kinetic energy, rather than particle size, creating a unique self‑healing barrier.

Smartwound from the Jenkins Group at the University of Bath is a bandage with a special gel matrix that alerts the user when an infection has occurred.

M‑DNA origami from Arizona State University are micrometer‑sized DNA structures created from smaller self‑assembling DNA nanostructures.

Microbe‑resistant coating from the University of Bayreuth is made of nanostructures to deter bacterial attachment.

Robust biomaterial from Beihang University uses a mixture of silkworm silk and a polymer matrix to create a durable, biocompatible material.

Bio‑based communication networks from University of Maryland use bacteria to transmit electrical signals about biological processes.

VitRIS and HydRIS from Nova Laboratories use sugar‑glass stabilization to improve long‑term vaccine storage.

Air‑powered generator from UMass Amherst generates energy from naturally occurring water vapor using protein nanowires.

AuREUS technology harvests UV light from the sun to create electricity.

Dye‑Sensitized Solar Cells use non‑toxic materials to convert light to electricity.

Wind turbine farm from California Institute of Technology groups turbines together to increase energy output.

Battery from Sungkyunkwan University has a porous structure that remains stable at high voltages.

Solar panels from Anhui Polytechnic University have patterned nanostructures that reduce light reflection.

Nano‑film from Tokyo University of Science uses a thin layer of glassy carbon to reduce reflection and adhesion.

Stable solar‑to‑energy conversion from Technion‑Israel Institute of Technology uses full cycle redox transformation to break water into hydrogen fuel.

Electrocatalyst from Oregon State University is made of a unique molecule that promotes stability and selectivity.

Industrial Lung by Sapiem is a non‑toxic carbon capture process that uses a synthetic form of carbonic anhydrase.

An industrial partnership where one company's by‑products are used as resources for another company.

DinoTail Next Generation from Siemens Gamesa has fine combs and serrated edges that help to reduce turbulence and noise while increasing power in wind turbines.

bioWAVE from BPS is a wave energy system with floating blades and a flexible stem that allows it to harness energy from ocean waves.

Eel Tidal Energy Converter from Eel Energy moves with the tides to harness wave energy and convert it into electricity.

The PowerCone from Biome Renewables channels incoming wind onto turbine blades to address root leakage and save energy.

Riblet Coating from Riblet4Wind is a surface coating that creates a textured surface to reduce turbulence and noise while increasing power in wind turbines.

VIVACE from Vortex Hydro Energy creates electricity from the transverse motion of cylinders caused by water currents.

Project Dreamcatcher from AutoDesk Research is a generative design system that uses nature‑based algorithms to create optimized design solutions in real time.

Convolutional Neural Networks use a deep learning algorithm to efficiently process information.

SwarmLogic from Encycle uses a unique algorithm that allows power‑consuming appliances to communicate with each other and save energy.

Metavision from Prophesee is a machine vision system that uses event‑based vision to capture and record movement.

7vortex is an interactive graph database that helps create knowledge ecosystems.

Biomimetic fish scales from City University of London demonstrates that the scale pattern and arrangement of scales controls water flow to reduce drag while swimming.

Sampling technique from University of Bristol tracks all sampled components to avoid repetition.

A network model from the University of Cologne integrates fast, parallel processing with recognition of experience to enable an artificial agent to learn more efficiently.

Battery from Sungkyunkwan University has a porous structure that remains stable at high voltages.

Efficient search algorithm from University of Trieste uses a combination of individual and neighboring data to improve the detection of harmful substances.

Non‑diffracting light beams from University of Münster do not fade over long distances.

'Black swan' event prediction model from Stanford University uses data from a variety of ecosystems to mitigate disasters.

Behavioral model from Rice University uses individual contributions to model the collective behavior of a group.

The Monte Carlo Physarum Machine from UC Santa Cruz is a computational algorithm that accurately predicts cosmic web formation using slime mold growth patterns.

Optical learning process from Delft University increases the navigational skills of flying robots.

Optimization model from Iowa State University uses random sampling and 'survival of the fittest' strategy to quickly solve a problem.

Artificial intelligence software from MIT and Georgetown University Medical Center uses prior learning to more efficiently understand visual concepts.

Generative Engineering from ELISE utilizes software to design lightweight materials by optimizing the material used.

Route optimization software from Routific uses an algorithm that helps delivery trucks calculate more efficient routes.