Future Technology » Search Results » remote control

Relaxation Bath Provides A Form of Relaxation During Taking A Bath

TheFuture — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:35:09 +0000

Relaxation Bath is an active rehabilitation bath concept that features variable volume of water to provide an enjoyable form of relaxation during taking a bath. This concept has been designed to smoothly and continually change its shape accordingly to the user’s body shape and movements. In this bath the user can experience an exclusive feeling of bathing on a waving floor, while gets comfortable massage from the soft and gentle surface. The concept features a series of hydraulic posts that goes down when they gets pressure from a particular part of the user’s body and goes up when the pressure releases through his or her movements.

Explanation from Petr:
The exhibit is an active relaxation and rehabilitation bath with special features that permit the changeability of water volume (0-410 L) and provides a pleasant form of relaxation due to its continual and smooth changes to the ergonomical shape of the structure. The bottom contour of the bath adjusts in order to conform to the required position and height of the user. The various geometrical changes to the shape enables the bath to be “shortened” for example, creating a backing for the legs in order to maximize on comfort.

For the purpose of saving on water consumption, one can simply change the depth of the bath so it becomes shallow or select a shape that is most suitable for the user. The changes to the shape of the bath floor can be modified & readjusted anytime. Another wonderful trait of the bath is that it is equally convenient for bathing children, because one can adjust a safe depth of bath, reducing risk of drowning as well as being equipped with soft finish of the base. In addition to creating minimal dimensions, the bath itself can be used as a baby changing table. Getting in and out of the bath tub is simple and effortless. There’s no need to climb over edges of the bath. This way, it is beneficial for people with physical disability or those completely immobile.

Uniquely, in this bath we can experience an unmissable feeling of soft, rippling of the bath floor during bathing or when having a massage. This is a new form of relaxation which we can daringly refer to as “kinetic therapy”. The type of technology used forms system of 10 pneumatic pistons (compressed air powering pistons) and includes inclinable segments covered with soft upholstery. This lining creates a pleasant feeling without causing pressure on the body even in the case when the bath is low filled or during the filling or draining of the bath tub. The movable segments are covered by special, highly elastic, hygienic and strong foil (used in the concept of BMW Gina. The geometric shape of the head rest can be partially changed and is also made from movable structures, covered in flexible foil. The type of material`s used are synthetic rock (e.g. ceramics, plastic shroud), glass, elastic foil.

Other systems used are classic hydro/air massaging jets capable of being rotated and powered by electric motor. The connection to mains water supply, water outlet, air and hydro massage jet is through flexible hosing. The bottom of the tub is sealed and the whole base can be raised or lowered over a flat surface of the inner side-panels of the bath. That is how water tightness is ensured.

Everything is controlled electronically with a remote control. As a result, it is possible to select filling/draining of the bath, change water temperature, adjust hydro/air massage settings (duration, intensity, cycle program) and change the shape of the bath floor whit comfortably resting in the bath tub. This is done with the help of sensor button on the display of a remote control. The geometry of the bath can be altered simply by means of accessing touch display screen on the remote control. Naturally, the program remembers previous settings and if the conditions allow, the bath immediately fulfills the command of the user. Simultaneously however, whilst making the change, the height of the water surface, its volume and temperature as well as the total water consumption is electronically monitored.

The filling of the bath is possible through water inlets positioned right beneath the head rest, whilst draining is carried out through the segment located in the middle of the bath tub. If we were to come back to the principle of shaping the bath floor, an alternative method exists, which replaces pneumatic pistons and electrically tilted segments with air pouch system (ballonet). In addition, the foil covering the surface of various segments can also be replaced with a variety of other materials available on the market, that have similar properties.

Designer : Petr Kubik

Clam OLED Lamp by Johanna Schoemaker

TheFuture — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:58:38 +0000

The Calm Lamp is a futuristic lamp concept that features OLED lights, creating pleasant light like daylight. According to the user’s need, it can be programmed dynamically to offer different lighting conditions. Also, the OLED technology has made the light able to change its color, intensity, directions and wandering shadows to make the indoor artificial lighting into a more natural one. Aside from switching it on through the main light switch, this unique and innovative development can be controlled via a full functional remote control with touch screen surface. The featured OLED technology has made it environment friendly and energy efficient.

Designer : Johanna Schoemaker

Tri.on Remote Controlled Robot To Help Fire Brigades

TheFuture — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:21:31 +0000

Tri.on is a remote controlled robot concept specially designed to be used by the fire brigades or disaster control unit. The main inspiration of this concept came from the drive of generating something that can substitute a human being under tremendously dangerous conditions. Tri.on robot features four wheel shaped rolling tires, each with 3 inner wheels to make the tires roll, allowing the robot to run over any sorts of uneven surfaces such as stairs. It has two hands that can move in any direction and two holders in the end of the hands that provides strong grip when picking up an object.

The tasks of “Tri.On”:
- evaluation of potential dangers by means of various sensors
- taking samples of dangerous substances for further analysis
- precautions to avoid the spreading of dangerous substances, for example sealing leaks or depressurization of containers.

In order to accomplish these tasks, Tri.On is equipped with state of the art sensors. In addition, the robot has stowage for up to three tools in it`s torso.

Designer : Patrick Ehlers and Tobias Weiland

Braille Concept Phone for Visually Challenged People

TheFuture — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:19:12 +0000

Braille phone is a universal cellular phone concept that is able to produce Braille code in a particular part of it by using Electric Active Plastic to make it usable for visually handicapped people. The phone has been designed in a simple and easy to use manner and looks like a television remote control. The Braille area provides all the information that a traditional screen of a cell phone displays so that visually impaired people can read them by touching it. It provides letter blocks in two by three dot matrixes and by using this principle on buttons, visually challenged people can easily create or read text messages. This braille phone just won Red Dot Awards 2009.

Designer : Seonkeun Park

Wanna-Reach Shelf System for Personal Home Use of Paraplegic People

TheFuture — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:28:34 +0000

Wanna Reach is an adjustable shelf system concept which is specially designed for the personal home use of paraplegic people. This innovative system comprises a remote control that is used to vertically move all the shelves of the system independently, thus allowing the user to reach as well as use them. This unit hangs on the wall for effortless access and thus provides more floor space to use for other purposes. To make the product durable and long lasting, the designer has used wood and aluminum extrusion. It can be set up as a single unit or more as per the requirement of the user.

Designer : Dana Yichye Shwachman

E-Book Reader Design by Massimo Marrazzo

TheFuture — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:20:25 +0000

The widespread of e-books or electronic books have forced the gadget designers to produce some handy devices that may overcome the hassles and inconveniences associated with reading in a monotonous computer screen. Therefore, e-book readers, one of the most useful creations of recent world, have been introduced by several manufacturers with many different functional features, so that the reader can feel like reading a paper book. Most of the e-book readers feature portability of handhelds along with a higher resolution screen to ensure readers convenience. The average size of a good quality e-book reader is almost as an average size paper book and weighted only a few hundred grams.

E-book readers always keep one thing common that is a very high definition display and the entire surface area is almost occupied. Few e-book readers are available in only black and white colors but there are many supported with full color display capability. The main advantage of e-books is you don’t have to worry about your encyclopedias, technical documentations, catalogues, brochures, magazines and comics to get aged. Moreover, e-books are updating continuously and since most of e-books don’t kill your storage device with a gigantic volume, you can store a previous version documents easily.

This e-book reader also has a remote control for page flipping. You can flip pages using thumb on the remote control or touchpad on the frame of the e-book reader.

Designer : Massimo Marrazzo

Cube 2.1 Wireless Speakers by Joao Carneiro

TheFuture — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:52:19 +0000

The total number of sound enthusiasts is increasing everyday all over the world and speaker manufacturers are always trying to offer something unique and powerful to attain their customer base. Professional Sound Reproduction is a 2.1 sound system featuring two wireless 360º speakers and a sub-woofer that can be positioned anywhere to enhance the surround sound perception. CUBE 2.1 includes a powerful dock where MP3 players, TV or a computer can be connected with a USB interface. Easy transportation of this speaker is a remarkable feature which allows a user to carry it with its simple four step foldable handles.

Text from Joao about Cube 2.1:
With portability, professional sound reproduction and intuitive usability in mind, the CUBE 2.1 speakers where projected:

PORTABILITY-Thought for people that are constantly changing from place to place or just changing from the country house to city house without leaving their sound entertainment, the CUBE 2.1 speakers can be carried easy, first because they can be packed in one 25 cm cube with no strings attached, featuring a rechargeable Battery, wireless speakers and a remote control.

PROFESSIONAL SOUND REPRODUCTION-Featuring a 2.1 system (two wireless 360º sound speakers that can be placed anywhere that enhances the surround perception, plus a sub-woofer), the CUBE 2.1 is a powerful Mp3 player dock that also allows to connect the TV, Computer or a additional Mp3 player due to it’s USB plug-and-play feature.

INTUITIVE USABILITY-With a clean appearance objective and having trough all the design process the conscience that I was designing speakers and not some multifunctional gadget, the result was a simple interface that controls the necessary features and enhances the “Pro” look of this product, allowing this way it’s user to absorb it very fast.

Designer : Joao Carneiro

4P Camera System for Action Sports and Extreme Conditions

TheFuture — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:30:22 +0000

4P is an innovative camera system specially designed for the industry of action sports and other extreme conditions. In fact, this camera is implying the existing technology in a modern manner to completely redefine the relationship of a user and a camera. This superb camera features a scanner that can track its subject automatically which eliminates the necessity of an additional photographer. With this device, a non-pro athlete can self-document their actions and share the photos with their local community. The camera includes a GPS beacon which can send out required signal to the camera to track its object as well as work as a remote control of this camera.

Designer : Patrick Nally

Relax with I-Sopod from Floatworks

TheFuture — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:28:04 +0000

I-Sopod is the purest manner of sensory relaxation with the whole new aspect of floating experience. This is a wonderful floating tank that was designed and built by highly professional designers and engineers of Floatworks with their collective resources of experience and knowledge. The aesthetical design provides best harmony, balance and comfort with revolutionary filtration system operates at 1 micron. All pipe works has been done with marine grade stainless steel and the fiber construction is reinforced by double skinned glass. A flotation session is fully automatic that can be programmed by a remote control with digital LCD screen. The manufacturer has used the best technology and components currently available.

From : Floatworks

Sony Ericsson Premiere 3 Walkman Phone by KDDI

TheFuture — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:16:14 +0000

The cell phone market over the years has turned out to be a segment with the least shelf life, thereby a constant process for manufacturers to come up with new models. Today cell phone is not just an instrument to make and receive calls but far beyond that. The new walkman phone Premiere 3 by KDDI for Sony Ericsson, slated for spring release is a powerhouse so to say. It features a 3″ VGA screen, auto focus camera, and a memory of 2GB and weighing a meager 113gms, and quite compact in size. The colors are quite vibrant and with video in demand feature and also remote control for walkman, it sure is a model to look out for. There’s no info on pricing yet.

Designer : KDDI