More than 25 companies shared their innovations at TECH Fort Worth’s fifth Annual Impact Showcase on June 5. Startups and innovators came together for one night to show their vision for improving technology and bettering the world. Here are three notable gadgets that made their appearance.
Clarity Chair
The Clarity Chair is meant to improve brain function, help with trauma and improve social skills after using it for two hours each day for five days. How it works — sit in the chair, watch brightly colored lights on a screen and listen to special filtered music, all while the chair makes subtle movements and slowly spins in a circular motion. The senses are being stimulated at the same time which, according to the chair’s makers, helps the brain improve. Created by Dr. Mary Ann Block and Joan Anderson, the Clarity Chair is an FDA-cleared, fully automated device that targets all five senses and trains them to work together more effectively.
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Stripe Fitness
Through a harness system and pulleys, Stripe Fitness’ Air Suspension Trainer lets users perform exercises like pullups or pushups while also allowing the user to choose the percentage of body weight they want to exercise (between 25 and 50 percent). Its design that mimics gymnastics rings is no coincidence — co-founder Matt Dwork was a former gymnast at Ohio State University. The Air Suspension Trainer is currently being marketed to health club owners, personal trainers, athletes and physical therapists.
Aspen Tyke Traveler
Made for parents, by parents, the Aspen Tyke Traveler is an all-in-one diaper bag, changing station, organizer, and backpack. Co-founders — and couple — Saryina and Glen Oliver, who both have backgrounds in engineering, created the Aspen Tyke Traveler as a way to save time and spend more of it with their son, Alex. The bag features pockets on all sides, customizable labels, and a removable, easy-to-clean changing pad built in. It also has a patented “checklist” system — empty pockets are marked with Xs, and when the pocket is filled, the X becomes a checkmark. The bag can be worn as a satchel or backpack and can also be attached to a stroller.