Student gadget designs to be showcased at festival

A handheld device that uses a static charge to pick up pet hair from clothing is among the gadgets going on display

A drinking aid for dementia patients, a robotic arm and a water pollution monitor are among the devices set to be showcased at a student design engineering festival.

Bournemouth University's Festival of Design and Engineering displays final-year projects created by students from the institution's design and engineering courses.

The annual public exhibition will take place at the university's Talbot Campus on 27 and 28 June.

This year's entries also includes a hydro-powered unit that can monitor and transmit contaminants in rivers, as well as a handheld device that uses a static charge to pick up pet hair from clothing

"The standard of the students' designs this year has been truly impressive," said Dr Yonghun Lim, deputy head of the university's department in design and engineering.

"They're not just designing for assessment, they're designing with real purpose."

Members of the public wanting to attend the festival can book free tickets through the university's website.