Samurai of Kuroda granted a cybernetic upgrade
Posted by tworld in Robots on 30. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
Looking for a techno spin on the traditional, the Samurai of Kuroda have become assimilated into robot territory. They dance, they drink, they wield a great spear and use it to skewer flesh when you’re not looking — probably. Look for the creations at IREX 2009 and then after at RoboSquare in Kyushu. If you [...]
Stantum shows off resistive multitouch Slate PC, we’re awed again
Posted by tworld in Computer on 27. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
Stantum Japan already got us all giddy and schoolgirlish once, and now that the company’s TouchPark has reached the proof of concept stage, we’re ready to fawn all over again. Initially compatible only with smartphone hardware, the firmware seems to have been adapted to the x86 instruction set, as it’s now perched atop a Dell [...]
Captain Piccard’s Solar Impulse starts runway testing
Posted by tworld in High Tech's Future on 25. Nov, 2009 | 1 Comment
Good news, kids — the solar-powered jet with globetrotting ambitions has started sneaking out of the hangar and onto the runway for some mild exercise in the form of landing gear and taxi testing. Captained by Bertrand Piccard — a real person — the Solar Impulse project is still on track for a 2012 globe [...]
Ostendo now selling CRVD display directly
Posted by tworld in Hi-Tech on 24. Nov, 2009 | 1 Comment
We first saw Ostendo’s crazy CRVD monitor at CES 2008 with Alienware branding, and then again at Macworld 2009 with an NEC label, but it looks like those were just flirtations: the monster 2880 x 900 quad-DLP display has been quietly on sale directly from the mothership since late August. Ostendo tell us most of [...]
Brain Technology In The Future
Posted by tworld in High Tech's Future on 23. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
Computer engineers have been researching lately and searching for ways in which to document an individual’s life. New memory devices are currently being developed in an effort to blend brain technology with computer technology. Brain TechnologyOf course this is only a research and development project right now but hopes of coming up with programs that [...]
Amazing Technology From Japan
Posted by tworld in Hi-Tech on 19. Nov, 2009 | 20 Comments
Look closely and guess what they could be… Looks like pens with hidden cams , right? Nope, wrong Any wild guesses ?? No?? Well it’s hard to tell, I know, but it’s worth trying to guess – it could be anything, right?? Some of the smallest technology always gives away the biggest secrets! Whether you’re [...]
America Needs High-Speed Rail
Posted by tworld in Hi-Tech on 14. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
Last month, California’s governor quietly killed an effort to improve commuter rail near L.A. Why? He wanted to focus on a bullet train. Don’t agree? You’re wrong. America needs fast trains. The argument isn’t a new one, but that doesn’t make it any less relevant. We live in one of the richest, most tech-friendly nations [...]
Eco Friendly Aston Martin Volare Concept
Posted by tworld in Science on 04. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
The transition to more eco-friendly vehicles is relatively easy for mass volume vehicles but what about luxury manufacturers? How can they maintain their luxe and driving appeal while embracing the new “green”? The Aston Martin Volare proposes an easy fix by adopting fuel cells. The stacks are located in the front while the tanks are [...]
One Liter Racing Madness
Posted by tworld in Hi-Tech on 04. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
What kind of vehicle race would you see if each driver were limited to only one liter of gasoline? Thats what Moritz Martin is asking right here. Inspired by growing interest in speed and energy efficiency races, Martin’s concept challenges the driver to summon their tactical intelligence and skill to finish the race using only [...]
Disposable Paper Laptops
Posted by tworld in High Tech's Future on 04. Nov, 2009 | 1 Comment
I quite agree with Je Sung Park when he says that disposable cameras and cell phones have gained acceptance, so why don’t we take the next step and bring out a disposable computer. His Recyclable Paper Laptop is quite a raw version and could do with some refinement. It uses recycled paper or pulp material [...]
French Canadian designer, Alexandre Verdier
Posted by tworld in Design on 04. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
French Canadian designer, Alexandre Verdier has given the classic VW Westfalia Camper Van a complete eco-overhaul, re-instating it’s hippy creds. The new eco-wagon has a system of ‘intelligent’ solar power panels on the roof that can power all of the on board accessories while the vehicle is in a stationary position as well as an [...]
