These October 2018 educational trends cover everything from children's toys that are meant to provide learning opportunities, to university-led initiatives that were created to make a difference. Also included are educational resources for millennial consumers who are looking to better manage their finances, and others that guide those who are new to cyptocurrencies through different processes. Overall, these trends highlight innovation in the educational sphere, whether that means raising awareness by informing consumers of specific issues, or actually teaching them new skills.
One example that's featured is the RangerBot, which was developed by a team of scientists from the University of Queensland in Australia to monitor coral reefs. The RangerBot works by using an innovative vision system that allows it to safely navigate the ocean using a number of smart sensors. In addition to helping the RangerBot navigate its surroundings, these senors can pick up pollution, bleach, and pest levels that affect the environment.
Top 35 Educational Innovations in October
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Whimsical Family-Run Kid Shops
Treehouse Offers Eclectic Collections and Creative Spaces for Kids
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Apocalyptic Pollution-Detecting Sweaters
Eva Sonneveld Boasts a Chic Air Pollution Detector
33
Commercial 3D-Printed Housing Projects
'Project Milestone' Will Be Available Through Vesteda
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AI Facial Cleansers
FOREO's AI-Enabled Beauty Coach Offers a Personalized Approach to Skincare
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Energy-Harvesting Compact Wind Turbines
Lancaster University Students' Design is City-Friendly
30
Modular Elastic Furniture
Bram Kerkhofs' 'Coil Piece' is a Shelf and a Open Cabinet
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Practical Programming Kits
Makeblock's Neuron Explorer Kit Teaches Apple's Programming Language
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Educational Changemaker Kits
littleBits' Inventor Kits Inspire Kids to Change the World with STEM
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Organic Small-Batch Skincare Products
One Love Organics Puts Emphasis on Self-Care and Well-Being
26
Clean Label Quinoa Snacks
The Safe + Fair Food Company's Popcorn Quinoa Chips Boast Three Flavors
25
Secure Party Tumblers
The Spill-Proof SWIGSAFE Tumbler Supports Safe Drinking Experiences
24
Preppy Collegiate Menswear
The Drake's Fall/Winter 2018 Capsule Boasts Preppy Style Sensibilities
23
Textile-Based Exosuits
Researchers at Harvard Developed a Multi-Joint Robotic Exosuit
22
Scientific Gin Libraries
A Scottish Botanical Library Aims to Aid an Expanding Gin Industry
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AI-Based Navigation Tools
AiServe is Aiming to Help the Visually Impaired With AI-Powered Gadgets
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Screenless STEM Toys
Robotix's Taco Playbits is a Tangible Toy That Teaches Coding to Kids
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Modular Mixed Reality Headsets
The 'OJO 500' Headset Was Designed With Sharing In Mind
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Stabilizing Toddler Shoes
Hush Puppies' Paw-Flex Technology Supports Young Ones Learning to Walk
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Reef-Monitoring Underwater Drones
The 'RangerBot' Can Assess Problems In Coral Reefs
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Accessible Learning Robots
The AV-1 Robot Helps Sick Children Keep Up With Schoolwork
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Cooling Reflective Paints
Researchers Have Developed a Cooling Reflective Polymer
14
Disney Princess Baking Sets
Disney Eats is Now Selling an Adorable Princess-Themed Baking Set
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All-in-One Job Hunter Platforms
The 'Acquire' Platform Finds New Graduates the Best Opportunities
12
Mobile Science-Themed RVs
Purple Me Green Offers STEM Toys and Educational Classes
11
Cryptocurrency Starter Kits
Coinbase is Now Offering Crypto Bundles to Help Budding Crypto Users
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Online Financial Education Courses
Community Spirit Bank Educates Students Through Money$mart
9
Student ID Contactless Payments
Blackboard's NFC Contactless Payments Work with Student IDs
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Low-Cost DIY Robot Kits
The UBTECH JIMU Robot BuilderBots Series: Overdrive Kit is Interactive
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Bizarre AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King's AI Ads are Bizarre and Memorable
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Educational Cryptocurrency Art Exhibits
A CryptoKitties Exhibit Will be Featured in a Museum
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Millenial Financial Planning Apps
Mint is a Financial Management App with Custom Advice
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Content Immersion Language Platforms
'Flowlingo' Helps You Learn a Language More Organically
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Tailored Student Payment Platforms
QPay Understands How Students Shop and Spend
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Self-Navigating Robots
JackRabbot 2 Understands Human Etiquette When Navigating a Busy Campus
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Simplified College Payments
ACI and N2N are Making Student Bill Payments Easier
Related Ideas
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Ocean Plastic Watches
Armitron x Wildlife Conservation Society Debut Watches #Tide Collection
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Crop-Scouting Robots
Meropy's Innovation Helps Monitor and Take Care of Crops
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Innovative Cordless Pool Cleaners
BeatBot Offers a Thorough and Efficient Cleaning Experience
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Eco Cartoon Body Care
This Lush Cosmetics x SpongeBob Collab is Plastic-Free & Supports the Sea
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
AI-Powered Learning Features
Quizlet's AI-Powered Tools Transform Student Learning
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Plogging-Friendly Sports Bands
Fountain Studio Develops a Device to Enhance Eco Running Adventures
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
AI-Powered Course Creation
EverLearns Uses AI to Create Any Course in 5 Minutes
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
AI-Powered Cannabis Chatbots
Spark by Jointly Educates & Informs Cannabis Consumers of All Levels
AI-Detecting Student Softwares
Turnitin Originality Investigates the Authenticity of Student Works
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets
Shintaro Monden Designs the Environmentally Friendly Shellmets
Pest-Slaying Agricultural Robots
The 'TartanPest' Robot Detects & Destroys Lanternfly Eggs
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
AI Academic Organization Tools
Storyline Smith Streamlines Study Notes Using AI Technology
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
Carbon Capture Clothing Collaborations
Walmart and Rubi Labs Have Partnered on a Pilot Project
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Octopus-Inspired Color-Changing Inks
The University of Hong Kong Developed a New Dyed Ink
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Upcycled Watch Collections
Armitron and Tide Ocean SA Unveil a Collaborative Watch Collection
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Educational Programmable Robots
DJI's 'RoboMaster S1' Allows Kids to Program an Educational Robot
AI Homework Helpers
AssignmentGPT Streamlines Tasks to Assist with Any Subject
Sustainable Deep-Sea Harvesting Robots
Impossible Metals Experiments with Robotic Innovations
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
AI-Professor Coding Courses
Harvard University Unveils the New CS50 Course Run by AI
Algae-Dyed Sustainable Clothing
Vollebak Joins Living Ink on a New Experimental T-Shirt
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
AI-Powered Educational Suites
Canva Debuts the 'Classroom Magic' Tool for Busy Educators
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Natural Environment-Analyzing Drones
The 'eDrone' Captures eDNA From Fallen Branches
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Educational Martian Metaverse
The Museum of Science, Boston Created Mission: Mars on Roblox
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
AI-Specific Education Courses
Udacity Launches a New Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree Program
Immersive AI Skill-Building
Propeller Uses AI to Offer Real-World Scenarios to Practice Skills
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Cognitive Virtual Reality Games
EPELI Can Assist with Objectively Detecting Signs of ADHD
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Open-Source AI Tutors
Evelyn Provides Educators with Versatile Tools to Engage Students
STEM Microscope Kits
National Geographic's ‘Microscope Explorer Series’ Has Fascinating Specimens
Collegiate-Level AI Coaching
Omnic.ai Partners with the UK-Based Esports Youth Club
Educational Water Campaigns
Suntory Boasts the Mizuiku-Education Program for Children
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Battery-Powered Spa Cleaners
Spabot is a New Convenient Spa-Cleaning Robot System
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite