SOBEaR v02:The Responsible Bartender
May 13th, 2009 by admin
Put simply, the SOBEaR V02 is “a DIY teddy bear with a built-in breathalyzer that’ll only dispense liquor depending on how drunk you are.”
In order to put him to work, patrons must press the “breathe + pour” button on his foot, which will then prompt the user to blow into his face.
Roomba’s Path Mapped Out Using Long Exposure
May 13th, 2009 by admin
Despite being autonomous, the Roombo cleaning robot manages to keep most rooms nice and tidy. However, its vacuuming path has been a mystery until now. This long-exposure shot, shot in a span of 30-minutes, reveals just hat.
You can see the initial spiral path in the center, but after that it’s a free-for-all that somehow manages to cover the entire room.
Xerox Introduces ColorQube Solid Printer Ink
May 13th, 2009 by admin
Here’s a first: solid printer ink that claims to reduce the cost of color printing by up to 62%, when compared to laser color printers. The Xerox ColorQube 9200 series “are said to be like crayons and they are melted and squirted onto pages through four separate print heads.”
The fast spray speed allows the printer to print at 38 ppm up to 85 ppm. Each solid ink cube can print 55,500 pages. The big issue at this point is that the printers start at over $23,000.
Homemade Coilgun
May 13th, 2009 by admin
Daniel Eindhoven spent $133 and countless hours building a semi-automatic coilgun that’s capable of firing 42g projectiles at speeds in excess of 100km/h — 14 shot capacity. Continue reading for one more picture.
It also sports a digital voltage display and a laser pointer. Just as we predicted when we saw the Nerf chain gun, the inter-office arms race is definitely on.
Martin Jetpack is Almost Ready
May 13th, 2009 by admin
According to its creator, “the Martin Jetpack is capable of 30 minutes of flight at 60 mph and 8,000 feet, which is more than enough for your commute.” However, this prototype is only able to levitate slightly off the ground.
It doesn’t technically require a pilot’s license, and has just two primary controls: left joystick controls pitch and roll, right joystick controls yaw and throttle. It runs on standard automotive fuel, too.
Air-Controlled Robotic Hand
May 12th, 2009 by admin
Called RAPHaEL, this compressed air-controlled robotic hand boasts elastic ligaments, enabling it to “hold heavier, solid objects, as well as light or delicate ones such as a light bulb or an egg.”
It uses no other motors, and the strength of the grasp is controlled by a change in air pressure, making the hand quite dextrous.
Self-Healing Concrete
May 12th, 2009 by admin
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a self-healing concrete of sorts. Basically, “tiny cracks in specially formulated concrete can self-heal after being exposed to rainwater and carbon dioxide in the air, a process that produces a calcium carbonate.”
The material is being considered as an expensive, yet safer alternative for a wide array of stress bearing structures as well as earthquake prone areas.
450hp Hydrogen Scorpion Gets 40MPG
May 12th, 2009 by admin
Unlike BMW’s Hydrogen 7, the Scorpion by Ronn Motors features a system that’s “completely safe and uses water from your garden hose to create hydrogen on demand.” Priced from $150,000.
The hydrogen is mixed with 91-octane gasoline to improve the fuel economy and reduce the emissions of the car’s 3.5-liter internal combustion engine.
Sony Ericsson Google Android Phone
May 10th, 2009 by admin
Sony Ericsson phones don’t get much more stylish than this. If you really want to combine design with function, the Google Android powered P905 is the way to go. Featuring a large touchscreen and slide out keypad. No word yet on pricing or availability.
What makes the touchscreen P905 very interesting is that it proposes an Android platform, looks like a smooth iPhone but hosts a side-slider QWERTY keyboard.
Motorola Concept Phone Looks Like a Robot
May 10th, 2009 by admin
At first glance, this may look like a small robot, but it’s actually
a phone. This Motorola concept boasts “a very limited button selection,
camera, color screen, and hiding feature, and not much else.”
The images you see here depict the “Moto Concept” by Mr.
Liang. It’s inner workings and functions he leaves to us to guess. The
cuteness is clear!
