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Kaleidoscope art illusions

Circus performer Gustavo Ollitta, from Brazil, quit university to become a buugeng flow artist -- skillfully spinning props to create flow art illusions. The mesmerizing image that results from the manipulation of buugeng may look effortless, but Ollitta’s craft -- an art form similar to poi -- takes significant practice to master.

Robotic exoskeleton

It’s been 8 years since a car accident left Cynthia Ramirez paralyzed from the waist down – and eight years since she’s been able to walk on her own. Now, thanks to expanding studies in therapy and robotic technology, Cynthia is able to walk again with a robotic exoskeleton. The device, powered by motors and electronics, is giving her back the freedom she thought she lost.

Evolution door

Klemens Torggler's doors are kinetic art objects based on rotating squares. The special invention makes it possible to move the object sideways without the use of tracks.

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