GinaPagnato Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) DS has an assignment for a class where he has to work with a team to identify a weakness in a machine or electronic equipment and propose how they would improve it. It can be a cell phone or computer, but I think most of the groups will use that. What's a creative one they could use? I thought about a coffee pot that would grind, brew, and pour the coffee right into my mouth after traveling upstairs to my bedroom. Alas, I think it has to be within the realm of possibility. Thoughts? ETA: I think it could be a piece of equipment, not necessarily electronic. Edited February 4, 2017 by forgetmenot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Mixers. I would like to mix and bake in the same pan. I hate washing mixing bowls afterwards. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Most portable dehumidifiers have impossible to clean water capture buckets. We currently have to remove three screws and another part to clean the bucket. The bucket must be cleaned regularly, though, or a biofilm develops. I think, structurally, that a flap lid could be created for the bucket enabling you to do both a controlled dump or accumulated water AND access the bucket for easy cleaning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Dump *of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 A diagnostic machine for doctors/midwives to check on the functioning of a woman's reproductive organs that is minimally invasive and way more comfortable than the current pelvic exam & Pap test. It ALWAYS hurts like the Dickens and makes me bleed, even though there is nothing wrong with me. And it's not just a matter of having a bad doctor because I've seen a ton of different gynecologists, midwives, and family practice physicians over the years and every single one has left me in sore and bleeding afterwards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 A washing machine that will wash, dry, and fold. In fact, I would like to undress and toss my stuff in a shoot. The next morning, I want it all sent back to me folded and in the proper places. Like in the futuristic movies. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Cars. I was born in the early 60's and we were promised flying cars by now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Snow plow Needs a redesign so three feet of snow are not dumped across people's driveways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 ATMs that will let you choose to get 10s or 5s when you withdraw $20. I wanted 10s for gift envelopes and had to make 2 separate withdrawals for $10 each because when I withdraw $20 the machine will only spit out a 20. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 ATMs that will let you choose to get 10s or 5s when you withdraw $20. I wanted 10s for gift envelopes and had to make 2 separate withdrawals for $10 each because when I withdraw $20 the machine will only spit out a 20.That's brilliant, I love that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Unfortunately the snow plow problem is user error in the part of the operator, I think. In our house we could use a dishwasher that would just go ahead and clean the dishes that are stacked on top. It would save me a fair amount of hounding people. Drawing a blank on things that could exist in reality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Can opener. I want one that can be cleaned in the dishwasher w/o becoming rusty. Handwashing would be ok, but the blade is hard to clean this way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Dishwashers. I want one where you can just dump in everything and anything, and I mean everything and anything, and it comes out clean...no stuck on crap leftover. That would be great. Edited February 4, 2017 by SparklyUnicorn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Water filtration for refrigerators. Water filters for pools. Hot tubs. I don't know what they'd improve, but they could have fun trying to. Hair dryers. I used mine the other day and when I pulled the plug out, a couple seconds later I accidently grabbed the metal part of the plug and it burnt my fingers. The light bulb. Make it safer for the environment and safer for humans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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