Who Will Be Gadget Freak of the Year?

Gadget Freak Doug Swift, with his Drink Delivery Vehicle - Inverted Pendulum, ran away with the win in Round 4 of our annual Gadget Freak of the Year contest, sponsored by Allied Electronics, and he will join the winners of rounds 1, 2, and 3 in the final showdown.

They are: Al Linke, Thomas Byrne, and Dick Bipes.

Watch the following four videos below -- presented in no particular order -- (and check out the related project) and then cast your vote.

The winner, announced on DesignNews.com next week, will be named Gadget Freak of the Year, and will win a check for $6,000. Two runners-up will be awarded $2,000 each.

The Finals:

Gadget Freak Case #252: Animated Weather LED Display

Gadget Freak Case #257: TempBug - Internet-Connected Thermometer

Gadget Freak Case #262: Boat Lift Controller With Remote

Gadget Freak Case #264: Drink Delivery Vehicle - Inverted Pendulum

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