Laser Engravable Projects

Invention Topics

Technology & Digital Innovations

Science, Medicine & Engineering

Consumer Products, Gaming, and Everyday Innovations

1. iPhone (2007) – Revolutionized smartphones despite early failures.

2. Amazon Kindle (2007) – Made e-books mainstream after early struggles.

3. Android OS (2008) – Initially unpopular, now the most-used OS.

4. Smartwatches (2010) – Mocked at first, but now widely adopted.

5. Virtual Reality (VR) (2010) – Early failures before modern breakthroughs.

6. AirPods (2016) – Initially ridiculed but became a huge success.

7. Netflix Streaming (2007) – Almost failed before dominating entertainment.

8. YouTube (2005) – Started as a dating site before becoming a video giant.

9. Google Search (1998) – Rejected by investors before dominating the internet.

10. Facebook (2004) – Struggled beyond Harvard but grew into a global giant.

11. Twitter/X (2006) – Initially struggled to attract users.

12. TikTok (2016) – Dismissed as a kids’ app before exploding in popularity.

13. Zoom (2011) – Failed against Skype before becoming essential.

14. Google Glass (2013) – Public failure but now thrives in industry.

15. Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency (2009) – Early skepticism before global adoption.

16. Chatbots & AI (like ChatGPT) (2016) – Early versions failed, now industry leaders.

17. Google Assistant (2016) – Late start but now rivals Siri and Alexa.

18. AI-Generated Art (2015) – Initially low-quality, now used professionally.

19. Chromebooks (2011) – Considered weak computers but now dominate schools.

20. Movie Streaming Services (2010) – Studios initially resisted before switching.

21. Tesla Electric Cars (2003) – Early failures before mass adoption.

22. Self-Driving Cars (2012) – Crashes and skepticism, but still advancing.

23. Foldable Phones (2019) – Screen issues almost killed the idea.

24. mRNA Vaccines (2020) – Decades of failure before the COVID breakthrough.

25. CRISPR Gene Editing (2012) – Initially controversial but now revolutionary.

26. 3D-Printed Organs (2010) – Failed early tests but now progressing.

27. Artificial Heart (2001) – Many failures before the first successful implant.

28. DNA Ancestry Testing (2000s) – Early inaccuracy before companies like 23andMe.

29. Bionic Limbs (1990s-Present) – Once robotic, now responding to brain signals.

30. Wearable Health Trackers (2010) – Seen as useless at first, now widely used.

31. Brain-Computer Interfaces (2002) – Initially unreliable, now enabling communication.

32. Cancer Immunotherapy (1990s) – Dismissed at first but now a major treatment.

33. Lab-Grown Meat (2013) – Early skepticism, now entering markets.

34. SpaceX Reusable Rockets (2002) – Almost bankrupted Elon Musk before success.

35. Hyperloop (2013) – Still in development, but promising.

36. Electric Bikes (2000s) – Initially expensive, now widely used.

37. Autonomous Drones (2010) – First failed attempts led to modern drone usage.

38. Maglev Trains (1980s-Failed, 2020s-Successful) – High costs delayed global adoption.

39. Tesla Solar Roofs (2016) – Expensive at first, but improving.

40. Smart Fridges (2000s) – Early failures, now integrated into smart homes.

41. Nintendo Wii (2006) – Motion gaming was doubted but became a hit.

42. Sony PlayStation VR (2016) – VR was a joke until PlayStation improved it.

43. Fortnite (2017) – Almost shut down before its Battle Royale mode took off.

44. Minecraft (2009) – Originally dismissed as ugly, now the best-selling game.

45. Twitch Streaming (2011) – Thought to be niche, now central to gaming.

46. E-Sports (1990s-Failed, 2010s-Successful) – Ignored at first, now a billion-dollar industry.

47. Augmented Reality Games (like Pokémon GO) (2016) – AR gaming proved itself.

48. Game Pass & Cloud Gaming (2017) – Initially doubted, now changing gaming.

49. Artificial Intelligence in Video Games (2000s) – Early AI was clunky, now realistic.

50. Hydro Flask (2009) – Reusable bottles were not trendy at first.

51. Impossible & Beyond Meat (2011) – Rejected at first, now mainstream.

52. Hoverboards (2015-Failed, 2018-Successful) – Early models caught fire.

53. Electric Scooters (2017) – Initially banned, now widely used.

54. Fidget Spinners (1993-Failed, 2017-Trend) – Made in the 90s but ignored.

55. Reusable Shopping Bags (1990s-Failed, 2010s-Successful) – Now essential.

56. Smart Glasses (2020) – Meta and Apple refining them for future use.

57. Dyson Vacuum Cleaners (1983-Failed, 1993-Successful) – 5,127 prototypes before success.

58. Nintendo Switch (2017) – Initially doubted, but became a major hit.

59. Wearable Tech Fashion (like Smart Rings & AR Glasses) (2015-Present) – Struggled initially but gaining traction.

60. Wireless Charging (2009-Present) – Slow adoption at first but now common.

Instructions.

1. Be assigned to one of the Topics Below by Mr. Kendell.

2. Use the Technology Worksheet to help you create a google slide presentation.

3. Have no more than 10 slides. Needs pictures and possible video of Invention.

4. Be prepared to present in front of class.

5. Discuss the invention how it failed and how it bounced back.

Grading Rubric

0- Nothing to turn in

1- Minimal information. Does not have critical information about invention, from invention worksheet. Presentation needs more information.

2- Has good information about their invention, the work sheet information is hard to follow or not organized. Presentation is good, but not organized.

3- Has all of the questions answered from the worksheet nicely organized into a presentation. Easy to understand. Presentation correctly portrays informatoin found ina organized manner.

4- Has many interesting facts and takeaways that are present. presentation is organized and created well with pictures, videos, and transitions.