2009-03-31
How the Nest Model of Iphone will look like - A concept
iPhone the next generation - Fantasies on design
2009-03-30
2009-03-27
Pattie Maes 2009 Sixth Sense
'SixthSense' is a wearable gestural interface that augments the physical world around us with digital information and lets us use natural hand gestures to interact with that information. By using a camera and a tiny projector mounted in a pendant like wearable device, 'SixthSense' sees what you see and visually augments any surfaces or objects we are interacting with. It projects information onto surfaces, walls, and physical objects around us, and lets us interact with the projected information through natural hand gestures, arm movements, or our interaction with the object itself. 'SixthSense' attempts to free information from its confines by seamlessly integrating it with reality, and thus making the entire world your computer.
'SixthSense' website
This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- was the buzz of TED. It's a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment. Imagine "Minority Report" and then some.
Pranav Mistry is the genius behind Sixth Sense, a wearable device that enables new interactions between the real world and the world of data.
'SixthSense' website
This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- was the buzz of TED. It's a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment. Imagine "Minority Report" and then some.
Pranav Mistry is the genius behind Sixth Sense, a wearable device that enables new interactions between the real world and the world of data.
Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Roadster With Hybrid Drive
Daimler unveiled the F-CELL Roadster, the latest in their line of "F-Series" concept vehicles (past Mercedes research models can be seen here), and as you'll see, it draws its inspiration from a diverse variety of automotive eras. From a functional standpoint, it's a roadster fitted with a 1.2 kW hybrid drive – one that allows the F-CELL to reach a top speed of 15 mph and achieve an operating range of 217 miles. From a design standpoint, however, is where the F-CELL Roadster truly shines, as it manages to blend the overall aura of the original Benz patent motor car with seating and a fiberglass front section both drawn from elements of Formula One racing.
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GlideCycle
This video shows some new interviews that we haven't seen before of what the GlideCycle can do for people.
2009-03-24
2009-03-22
2009-03-20
BeoVision 4-103 - biggest picture experiences in the world
Bang & Olufsen introduces one of the biggest picture experiences in the world. The launch of BeoVision 4 now available in 103 incredible inches. Encompassing an enormous array of state-of-the art audio and image engineering innovations, BeoVision 4-103 ups the ante in home cinema experiences.
2009-03-15
2009-03-12
nikon coolpix extreme
concept nikon coolpix extreme, compact digital camera
360° view nikon coolpix eXtreme
360° view nikon coolpix eXtreme
2009-03-11
Brush & Rinse Toothbrush
A toothbrush can redirect water from a faucet to your lips for easy rinsing.
Current methods of getting water into our mouths for rinsing after brushing are sloppy, create waste, and place unnecessary stress on our bodies. And, people love water fountains.
- No disposable rinsing cups
- No glass to wash
- No cup to add clutter to sink area
- Water fountain/play incentive for children to brush teeth
- Travel, cramped bathrooms and tiny sinks
Current methods of getting water into our mouths for rinsing after brushing are sloppy, create waste, and place unnecessary stress on our bodies. And, people love water fountains.
- No disposable rinsing cups
- No glass to wash
- No cup to add clutter to sink area
- Water fountain/play incentive for children to brush teeth
- Travel, cramped bathrooms and tiny sinks
2009-03-09
Bookmark Duplicate Detector for Firefox
Firefox add-on which helps you to manage your bookmarks in Firefox by searching for duplicate bookmarks. Once installed, the add-on will detect when duplicate bookmark is added, specify where is the previous URL and give you an option to change the parent folder of duplicate bookmark.
Download BookmarkDD
2009-03-05
Bionic Hamster - Video
How well can a hamster vacuum a room? The Create offered a great platform for implementing this silly idea. The hamster controls the robot by running in the ball in whatever direction he/she likes. The ball is supported on three rollers and an optical sensor measures which way and how fast the ball is spinning. Those values are fed into a microprocessor that controls the drive wheels to make the robot mimic the motion of the ball.
2009-03-03
Microsoft's Vision of 2019 Video
Microsoft Future Vision Montage
Microsoft gave a public showing of its futurologist vision of 2019 the other day at the Wharton Business Technology Conference, and it's set the interwebs a-quiver with excitement. But if you have a bit of think about it, it's actually not very visionary at all.
2009-03-02
Einstein Robot - UCSD Machine Perception Laboratory
Scientists at UC San Diego's California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2) have equipped a robot modeled after the famed theoretical physicist with specialized software that allows it to interact with humans in a relatively natural, conversational way. The so-called "Einstein Robot," which was designed by Hanson Robotics of Dallas, Texas, recognizes a number of human facial expressions and can respond accordingly, making it an unparalleled tool for understanding how both robots and humans perceive emotion, as well as a potential platform for teaching, entertainment, fine arts and even cognitive therapy.
The Audi Shark is a futuristic flying concept car
The Shark Concept by Kazim Doku reinterprets the Audi's design language in a futuristic way. It placed first in the Desire Design Competition launched in 2008 by Italian Domus Academy.