Gadgets and gizmos on show in Geneva

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This is the first MRI scanner in the world for babies to be used in paediatric departments. It is small and takes clear high-resolution images. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

Artificial Muscle Bionic Actuator: this device uses hydraulic systems to help handicapped and injured people. It can also be used to help lift heavy objects. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

This coating is as hard as sapphire and can be used to protect tablets, smartphones and cameras. It is described by the industry as "bulletproof glass". Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

This pushchair is fitted with various gadgets and can move using pedals. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

This smartphone app can identify plants and give other botanical information. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

What happened to the contribution from Cameroon? Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

This leg booster device assists the rehabilitation of injured patients. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

A Swiss invention that transforms plastic rubbish into the inflammable liquid naphtha. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

This bicycle seat allows the rider to save energy and its ergonomic design is said to help relieve the spine. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

This system allows handicapped people to bathe themselves without external assistance. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

A new toy made from sponge. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

This system is said to help early detection of breast cancer. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

The Geneva show is also popular with young inventors from around the world. Dahai Shao, swissinfo.ch

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More than 750 exhibitors from 48 countries are gathered in Geneva this week for the world’s largest inventors’s fair dedicated to new creations.

The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva takes place from April 13-17 at the Palexpo exhibition centre near the airport. (Photos: Dahai Shao, Xudong Yang, Ester Unterfinger)