Robot Rides Bicycle
Riding a bike can be a challenge for humans, so seeing inventor Masahiko Yamaguchi’s remote-controlled miniature robot riding along on an equally miniature bicycle is quite a thrill. “I’m interested in artificial intelligence, and in that context, I think intelligence and skills have equal value,” said Yamaguchi. “So my purpose in creating this robot was …
Airdrop irrigation Device That Harvests Water From Air
The Airdrop irrigation concept is a low-tech design that uses the simple process of condensation to harvest water from the air. Utilizing a turbine intake system, air is channeled underground through a network of piping that quickly cools the air to soil temperature. This process creates an environment of 100-percent humidity, from which water is …
The New Ferrari
The Ferrari brand is top of the line. The Aliante, however, appears to be the work of someone who is well in touch with their gentler side! It could be the exaggerated fenders that look like big hips, or the dramatic curvaceousness of the body, but it’s a different take on the stallion!
Honda Microcommuter Outsmarts The Smart Car
This is Honda’s Micro Commuter Concept EV it has a heads-up display, social networking, advanced aerodynamics, seating for three,luggage capacity, a customizable exterior and a fold-up electric bike for last mile transport.Very little has been revealed by Honda in its pre Tokyo Motor Show press release, but the electric city commuter vehicle looks like a …
Stop Comparing the Kindle Fire to the iPad 2
A recent report by Retrevo already has some tech bloggers crowning the Amazon Kindle Fire as the new king of tablets. The survey showed that 44 percent of new tablet buyers would consider the Kindle Fire over the iPad 2. The Kindle Fire’s $200 price tag and 16,000 apps is what sets it apart from …
Nissan PIVO
Nissan is the latest auto manufacturer to declare its hand in the lead up to the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show with the announcement that a new version of the PIVO electric concept car will take center stage. The PIVO 3 will be joined at the Nissan stand by two other concept electric vehicles, a light …
Nokia Twist
Most of us still marvel at the concept of bendy phones and ones that are see threw, it’s about time to welcome a new kind of cell phone that twists and can be easily manipulated to fit your ergonomic form. HumanForm is a an project by Nokia Design and Nokia Research Center and explores the …
Sarasota Chalk Festival 2011
The Sarasota Chalk Festival, an annual international street art exhibit and competition in Sarasota, Fla., closed on Nov. 7, 2011 after a week of events, and this year, latecomers were in for an unwelcome surprise. For the first time ever, Sarasota officials were spraying down the sidewalks the day after the 2011 festival, erasing the …
The Stone Lamp
This is a stone Landing Light it combines fluid shapes and natural granite to create one minimal yet organic piece that’s sure to be a great lighting accent on the floor or on the table, both inside and outside. The unique characteristics of granite also mean endless combinations of textures, colors, and patterns.