2003 gave us some technological discoveries & inventions. We have written a list of the top 5 inventions that were made in the year 2003
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Car boat
Invented by – Gibbs Aquada
In 2003, Gibbs Aquada invented the vehicle boat. The Gibbs Aquada appears to be a speedy roadster, but when you drive it into a suitable body of water, push a button, and its wheels neatly fold under its body in 12 seconds flat, you're boating, not driving. The Gibbs Aquada, which is propelled by a patented jet-propulsion system that generates roughly a tonne of torque, can go 100 mph on land and a cool 30 mph afloat. The Aquada is equipped with specific sensors that prevent it from accidently morphing at inconvenient times, such as while you're on dry land.
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Water purifier
Invented by – Dean Kamen
In 2003, Dean Kamen devised a low-cost, low-power water filter for the Third World. Kamen's technology distils water by boiling it and condensing it with that extra heat. Kamen devised a closed system that traps the energy released when boiled water vapour recondenses, fueled by whatever fuel is available. He's basically recycling heat. The end product is a low-power, low-maintenance gadget that produces 10 gallons of drinkable water each hour for roughly $1,000.
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Airbow kite
Invented by – Andy Wardly
Andy Wardley designed the Airbow Kite in 2003. When Andy Wardley began competing in kite-flying events in the mid-1990s, few people were accomplishing complicated manoeuvres. Instead, candidates were judged on technical abilities such as precision steering and control. The fact that kites were not built to allow flyers to perform back spins and flips was part of the difficulty. Wardley opted to create his own model, the Airbow, based on Alexander Graham Bell's tetrahedron-shaped kite. It allows trick flyers to accomplish acrobatics like stopping and restarting in midair because it is both stable and easy to fly. Wardley explains, "It's like flying a helicopter instead of a plane." It also makes flying a kite a lot more enjoyable.
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Ice bike
Invented by – Dan Hanebrink
Hanebrink invented the ice cycle in 2003. Stoup devised a bike that he could ride in Antarctica in collaboration with bike designer and aeronautical engineer Dan Hanebrink. The ice bike has no plastic components (which would freeze and shatter in severe temperatures), and the superfat, low-pressure tyres give traction in environments that would make a mountain bike cry. Stoup believes he's ready to ride to the Pole after a successful trial earlier this year.
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Generator
Invented by – Coleman
Coleman introduced the generator as a result of the widespread darkness. Millions of Americans learned two essential lessons during the Great Blackout of August 2003: it is possible to spend a whole evening at home without watching television, and we should all have backup batteries for our cell phones. This portable fuel-cell generator produces a kilowatt of continuous electricity for eight hours on a single tank of environmentally correct hydrogen for individuals who need a better backup plan. Although the AirGen is a little bulky, it can be rolled beneath a desk. It emits just water vapour and heat, unlike a gas-powered generator, making it safe to use indoors.
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