In what areas will the next major technology breakthroughs occur? We spoke to a host of design and tech experts -- from academics to magazine editors -- in search of the designs that will define the future.
In the first episode, we travel to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where a group of former students have created a wheelchair that offers unparalleled mobility for people with disabilities in developing countries.
Blueprint airs fortnightly on Connect the World from 21:00 GMT, beginning May 9.
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Blueprint is a new series exploring the very latest design and technology trends. Every fortnight, the show comes to you from a leading design school where we highlight a revolutionary new product created by the students.
Online, we'll also be showcasing cutting edge inventions and beautiful new designs from across the world, bringing you a vision of the future and celebrating the visionaries imagining it.
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