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Small and Affordable Emergency Helicopter Design

TheFuture — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:32:42 +0000

Emergency Helicopter is an urban means for transportation concept that is specially designed to arrive quickly and perform as a rescuer from an accident spot. The compact helicopter can make room for two doctor crews, and a space to keep the wounded where the doctors can give them immediate medical attention. The injured person can board on the helicopter from the front side and remains equipped with a camera and built-in bad landing system. Both the tail rotor and main blade is designed in a more secured way for surrounding people. This copter would be very helpful for disaster situations.

Designer : Matthieu Tarrit and Jean-Charles Rodinger

Renew Smart Steamer is Made of Recycled Glass and Aluminum

TheFuture — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:48:23 +0000

Renew is an innovative concept steamer that features two steam blades to clean and refresh cloths effectively. With the combination of an infrared scanner and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system, this concept gathers information about a cloth from particularly designed clothing tags. It offers comprehensive safety and stop working if an anonymous object is detected. It features an OLED touch screen input taking mechanism that will allow users to operate the steamer and learn about their clothing. Renew is made of recycled glass and aluminum and can save a considerable amount of space of your home interior with its compact size which is only 25% of the current washing machines.

Designer : Louis Filosa

“All Area” : Male Body Shaver Concept

TheFuture — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:49:54 +0000

All Area is a concept body shaver device that addresses the increasing number of young males from 16 to 35 years old who trim or shave their body hair. All Area is not a sci-fi device with complex and ugly components; rather, it incorporates the most commonly used materials for male body shaving: the trimmer and razor. Though, the device has designed in a simple way by using conventional components, it offers great functionality with maximum satisfaction for the said purpose. The device switches on with a simple click on the comb of the shaver. The blades are secured for enhanced safety and the shaver can be easily used as a trimmer.

Text from Jonas Buck:
“All Area” combines for the first time the most commonly used products for male body shaving: Razor and Trimmer. The sideways mounted blade visualizes that this is not a regular facial hair shaver, but a new product type. At the same time it optimizes the usability by improving the visibility on the blade. By simply clicking the comb on the shaver, the blades are shielded and the shaver can be safely used for trimming longer body hair.To do so, the user can select between three lengths that were the most often selected ones by users during the research.

“All Area” addresses the needs of a growing target group by looking close at their habits. An improvement in functionality and a new product-type are the results.

Designer : Jonas Buck

CCC : Transform Your Car Into A Helicopter

TheFuture — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:34:35 +0000

The CCC is a fascinating and futuristic concept car which is an ultimate solution for eventful city use with its compact design and mostly, the ability to transforming into a fully operational helicopter. When in the car mode, it is a three wheeled vehicle with 2 giant front wheels and one small rear wheel, which works as tail rotor when it transforms into copter mode. The blades remain folded hidden in car mode and can eventually pop out when required. The entrance is designed from the front through a pop up glass door and no passengers other than the driver are allowed to board on this single seater car-copter. The cockpit has a sphere at the driver’s right arm to control the CCC.

Designer : Emre Pehlevan

Buell Blade Concept Motorcycle with V-Twin Engine

TheFuture — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:16:10 +0000

Buell Blade is a motorcycle concept with various innovative features for both performance and visual aspects and is designed concentrating on American tradition. This bike comprises a classic V-Twin engine that has made this bike a powerful vehicle on road. This sports bike will create a new riding experience with its unique wheel that has been designed without any sorts of spokes or rims. Buell Blade motorcycle features a rear suspension system integrated with the bikes core design and an internal drivetrain to make it extraordinary. This bike has been designed to rule the streets of the future city transportation system.

Designer : Brad Mitchell

Multi Mode Vehicle : You Can Turn Your Motorbike to Aircraft

TheFuture — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:56:26 +0000

Multi Mode Vehicles or MMVs are an effort of Samson Motorworks to overcome the car’s inability to fly, and considering the aerodynamic and weight related issues of 4-wheel vehicles, they have embarked on an assignment to develop a flying 3-wheel motorcycle. Two models of duel-use MMVs are under development, first one is Skybike with a patent telescoping wing and the other one is the Switchblade that utilizes a scissors wing design and can retract the wings when you are riding in the freeway.

Although both the MMVs are light and small, they can attain a maximum altitude of around 10,000 foot above sea level. The overall size and strong structure around the riders ensures passenger safety and can be spotted easily by other vehicles in traffic. The front shock absorber, a side door protection and ballistic shaft recovery system are few safety features of these three-wheelers. Both models include air conditioning and heating, rear view video monitor, automatic vehicle leaning, dual lighting system for ground and air, and stereo MP3 input CD player.

Unlike the conventional aircraft engines, the engines of these MMVs have emission controls, therefore, motorcycle engines and transmissions are being used after modification to provide power reverse to the propellers for both the models. From the test result of the current pre-production engines, it’s been predicted that they would pass the ultra-low emission vehicle standards of California without exhaust treatment.

Designer : Samson Motorworks via Gizmag

Panthera Leo Concept Electric Mower from Husqvarna

TheFuture — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:03:13 +0000

Husqvarna Panthera Leo is a concept mower specially designed to get you rid of mowing associated inconveniences such as providing electricity, hectic pushing, dust, etc. The mower is powered with rechargeable batteries that last two hours on full charge. The LCD display and sensors are some other highlighted features of this mower that can inform you what height and speed you should mow at. Moreover, this mower will inform you if you are going to ride too vertically or about to strike an object. Aside from the features, the visor of the mower is brilliantly extraordinary that can attract anyone’s attention.

[Press Release]

Husqvarna, the global leader of outdoor power products, has developed a quiet, powerful and environmentally friendly ride-on mower for the future garden. The concept mower, developed by Husqvarna’s designers and engineers, is made of recycled materials and gives an indication how the future of mowing might come to look.

-Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ demonstrates our innovation capacity and ambition to develop high performing products with less environmental impact, says Magnus Yngen, President and CEO of Husqvarna.

Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ is a hybrid made up of two ride-on mowers, Rider and Zero-Turn. A battery that can be charged at any electrical outlet has replaced the traditional gas engine. Five powerful electrical motors partnered with a sound absorbing cutting deck, allow the Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ to glide effortlessly and silently across your lawn. The tree individually suspended cutting decks enables this mower to mow smoothly over bumpier parts of your garden, avoiding lawn scalping. The cutting decks each have razor sharp blades for a close cut finish and can be controlled to suit wide or narrow lawns (from 85cm up to 120cm).

All functions and are managed via paddles on the steering wheel. Via an LCD-display gardeners are told everything they need to know to achieve a perfect lawn, from how fast they are driving, cutting height, cutting width, remaining battery time, service needs and warns the user about objects that are too close. With the help of sensors, Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ can recommend the most suitable speed and cutting height for the perfect lawn.

Husqvarna is the leader in several areas in terms of products with reduced environmental impact. The Group’s new engines comply with the strictest exhaust-emission criteria in the US and Europe .

Features

* Equipped with zero-emission technology
* Produced from recycled materials
* Rechargeable Lithium-phosphate battery
* Plug-in product, charged at any electrical point
* Five brushless electrical engines, easy and clean to maintain
* Three separate cutters equipped with razor sharp blades
* Cutters individually suspended to glide smoothly over bumpy terrain and prevent lawn scalping
* Variable cutting width (85-120cm)
* Zero-turn functionality
* Lifting cutting deck (90 degrees)
* Ergonomic steering wheel
* Easy to control dashboard
* Cutting time 2 hours, overnight charging
* Detailed LCD display monitor (featuring cutting height, width of cutting deck, speed, service information, steep hill warning, objects that are too close)

Designer : Husqvarna

Muecke Single Seater LightWeight Helicopter

TheFuture — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:41:23 +0000

The Muecke, name driven from mosquito, is a concept single seater easily transportable lightweight helicopter which is actually a combination of lower weight and fewer flying costs. The design comprises three stands instead of wheels to balance the chopper when grounded and a short tail without the conventional rotor. This small chopper will meet the need of ultimate personal aviation, proposed to be powered through a turbine driven by the shaft and features counter rotating blades. Therefore, a tail rotor is no longer required for this chopper to change directions; rather it utilizes the movable paddles at the tilt of the rotor blades. With the production of this helicopter, the recreational aviation market surely will boost up to an extraordinary level.

Designer : Daniel Kocyba

Folding Knives by William Woods

TheFuture — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:19:19 +0000

Folding knives concept is a fun but useful project by William Woods. Pocketknives are always being considered as a handy gadget for serving various purposes. The designer has used the technology to develop a superb product that will assist opening blade and have blade locks. The main goal of this concept is to blend strategic utilities and elegant lines with latest folding knife technology SARTF which means Search and Rescue Task Force.

Designer : William Woods

Slice Collections Designed by Karim Rashid

TheFuture — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:55:36 +0000

Slicing anything starting from a vegetable to a paper is easier now with the “Slice”. This is a great innovation indeed which will satiate almost all people who like things to be cut neatly. These efficient slice knives are available in unique shapes which make them easier to hold. They are colored light green which makes them attractive and soothing. You can peel the apples easily with the tender touch of this knife. It is also possible to open the envelopes with the slice. The sharp blade is placed in such a manner that it will cut anything and everything without hurting you in any way.

Designer : Karim Rashid for Slice