Step into the future with a collection of ingenious inventions that are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From groundbreaking technology to clever everyday gadgets, these innovations are ...

"I wanted to create a new line of fun character toys for children to enjoy," said an inventor, from Bronx, N.Y., "so I ...

Photographs by Jo Whaley for TIME; Inventions from left: On Cloudboom Strike LightSpray, Medical Microinstruments Symani Surgical System, Agility Robotics Digit holding Light Bio Firefly Petunias ...