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| Gadget fair in Geneva shows spirit of invention alive and well | Gadget fair in Geneva shows spirit of invention alive and well |
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| A hands-free umbrella, parachutes for planes and other quirky inventions went on display at the opening of the world's biggest fair for new gadgets. | A hands-free umbrella, parachutes for planes and other quirky inventions went on display at the opening of the world's biggest fair for new gadgets. |
| Even the ribbon-cutting was done by a humanoid robot, on Wednesday. | Even the ribbon-cutting was done by a humanoid robot, on Wednesday. |
| A thousand inventions all had their debut in Geneva, including a robotic claw hand, a high-tech screen to play simulated golf and a ball designed to protect its user from electromagnetic waves generated by Wi-Fi and other household devices. | A thousand inventions all had their debut in Geneva, including a robotic claw hand, a high-tech screen to play simulated golf and a ball designed to protect its user from electromagnetic waves generated by Wi-Fi and other household devices. |
| Jaques Surbeck of Geneva said the ball aims to improve health. "This one works in order to linearise the waves in order to allow them to be compatible with the biological experience," he said. | Jaques Surbeck of Geneva said the ball aims to improve health. "This one works in order to linearise the waves in order to allow them to be compatible with the biological experience," he said. |
| Officials said 789 exhibitors from 46 countries and 60,000 visitors are expected at the fair, which runs until 22 April. | Officials said 789 exhibitors from 46 countries and 60,000 visitors are expected at the fair, which runs until 22 April. |
| "We can hardly believe this given the cost of the Swiss franc and the economic situation throughout the world," said the fair's president, Jean-Luc Vincent. | "We can hardly believe this given the cost of the Swiss franc and the economic situation throughout the world," said the fair's president, Jean-Luc Vincent. |
| An international flavour and the draw of the unexpected appealed to visitors. "There are many funny inventions, and I recognise that people from many different countries are here," said visitor Christine Epiney. | An international flavour and the draw of the unexpected appealed to visitors. "There are many funny inventions, and I recognise that people from many different countries are here," said visitor Christine Epiney. |