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Demi Sisalan Hanging Table for Small Spaces

TheFuture — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:27:42 +0000

The Hanging Table concept has been designed to turn small indoor spaces into a more efficient place by allowing the user keeping it away from their way when it’s not in use. This table concept design is ideal for dining room or kitchen of little houses, RVs, yachts and offices. Square, sphere, or circle planned, and coated with high density foam, the aluminum framed lightweight table plate is hanged with an aluminum frame and one chrome finished leg. This periscope style leg has been formed with seven parts of hydraulic equipment, which has made it durable enough to hold the weight of the plate and do the lift and lose task.

Designer : DS Design

Robot Harvester Design For Gathering Rubbish from Shopping Centers

TheFuture — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:54:00 +0000

The Robot Harvester is a self driven robot concept that has been designed to gather rubbish from shopping centers and street territories, and put them to the right place for disposal. Not only the small rubbishes, the Robot can gather big rubbishes as well using manipulators. It features two web cameras and sensors to detect length of an element which will help it to estimate the territory and locate the place where the rubbish is awaiting to be picked. The scope of small rubbishes is created through a couple of diagonal sweeper-collectors that can sweep just near to the edge.

After sweeping, the rubbish is dumped inside the tank which is divided into two parts: one for small rubbish and another for bigger one. Big rubbish are put by manipulators and falls through upper hole, that is closed with plates. The plates work using the principle of jalousie from small serve drive. All rubbish will be put away from the robot automatically, and its tank can be put away for washing. Recharging of accumulators is automatic too.

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Designer : Olga Kalugina

Colorful Sophistikids Telescope by Kevin O’Doherty

TheFuture — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:14:51 +0000

Industrial designer Kevin O’Doherty has designed few outstanding telescopes with handy features and superb appearances. All of these Sophistikids Telescopes have a marvelous color combination and the edgy design has made the telescopes great pieces. Most of the telescopes have the rotating feature which will allow a viewer to surf the planet from every possible angle. The science tech branded telescope includes a dummy space beneath the telescope so that you can get an overview of the space from it without pointing your telescope towards the space. If this project comes true, both the professionals and fun space viewers will appreciate these products.

Designer : Kevin O’Doherty

Hyper : Hydro Pulse Rescuer Which Detect Abnormality in Heartbeat

TheFuture — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:12:39 +0000

We live in a technologically advanced era where every day we find new inventions or designs meant to ensure longer lives for, we humans. On these lines comes Hyper, which is a lifesaver system designed to detect abnormality in heartbeat arising due to swimming within the given scope area. It is designed to come to rescue, if it detects any such situation via hydroelectric energy, thereby minimizing the chances of loss of life. That’s not all, the other skills that this device has is that it is a music player with emote lights which comes live when the device is ‘off duty’. So it’s, best of both worlds as it acts a life saver as well as helps the user to savor life as well.

Designer : Yulia Saksen

Monocycle : A Unique Blend of Machine and Human Balancing

TheFuture — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:53:43 +0000

This is the world’s first self balancing cycle which can be said to be a unique blend of machine and human balancing. The cycle works on the principle that the rider controls the speed of the cycle by his movement like leaning forward or backward for speeding up or stopping. Also the gadgets used in this device are quite advanced like the accelerometers and gyroscopes which in itself have a lot of balancing algorithms. Overall the device is ideal for short distances in the city as the cyclist is supported by presence of strong electric motor thus ensuring that the rider reaches the destination without much of an effort.

Designer : Harald Palma

Hear Your Baby’s Heart Beat with Beforme

TheFuture — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:07:00 +0000

The device that has been designed for all the expected mothers out there who would like to touch base with the unborn. The process of being able to give another life is something that has a lot of emotions attached to it and nothing matched the feeling than that of hearing the heartbeat of the child. Understanding this need, comes Beforme is a device that can be said to be a mixture of stethoscope and an mp3 player. The device can be really handy in creating the bond between the mother and child which is beyond words. So all you mothers out there, keep listening to the music but the best track is the heartbeat of your child.

Designer : Robert Majkut and Elżbieta Madej via Yatzer

“Moon Recreation Vehicle” by Alberto Seco

TheFuture — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:05:09 +0000

Alberto Seco has introduced a concept of Moon Recreation Vehicle which consists of 4 different panels that can be assembled on the skeleton frame, suspension arms and wheels. The side panels are made up of glass in order to provide a bigger view to the passengers and the driver can also enjoy a big widescreen. The vehicle has giant and strong wheels so that it can move easily on the waved and hilly surface of Moon. All the parts of this vehicle can be separated and would fit into the shuttle easily. Once astronauts reach on Moon, they can assemble it. Overall, the concept pretends to be friendly with the Moon environment.

Text from Alberto :
Space tourism is already a concept that many companies are taking seriously. Imagine that you have traveled to the moon with four other lucky tourists. You arrive on the moon which is still very empty, and now you and your four travel companions have six hours spare time. Design a moon recreation vehicle with this new form of travel and leisure activity in mind.

FOUR WHEEL STEERING ensures soil preservation by two footprints while providing improved steering.

COORDINATED STEERING reduces damage on the moon surface since turning impact is limited to two footprints by turning front and rear wheels in the opposite direction.

PACKAGE: Passenger Seats are distributed in order to offer a wide central aile. Space is needed to access the seats due to the space suits size. The pilot is centrally located to improve his/ her visibility and vehicle control. Besides self-levelling and transport height according to the ground conditions, SUSPENSION ARMS place the rear of the vehicle near the ground in order to provide access for passengers and pilot.

ENVIRONMENT: The relatively insignificant lunar atmosphere involves:

A. FRAGILITY
- Footprints must be reduced since they will last for thousands of years à Solution
- Dust thrown up from the wheels must be minimized à Solution

B. HOSTILITY
- Extreme temperatures varying from 100ºC to -173ºCà Solution
- Heterogeneous topography à Solution &

CONCEPT: Moon Recreation Vehicle that allows exploration and cooperation with professional astronauts while minimizing influence on the environment. The self-leveling on the move provided by the suspension arms improve the conditions of transport and in addition it is intended to create the sensation of walking on the moon!

MOON RECREATION VEHICLE

The body concept consists of 4 panels (two side panels, the roof and the floor which would also have a function of frame since it would contain the drive unit). These panels would be assembled on the “skeleton” frame (similar to one of the sketches). Suspension arms and wheels would complete the vehicle. So all the parts would fit into the shuttle meanwhile the final assembly could be undertaken at the moon.
The idea behind the glass panels is to provide windows as bigger as possible in order to offer a big scope for the passengers. The driver would also enjoy a big windscreen. I guess an environment like the Moon might intimidate. The idea is to transmit safety by means of:
- rounded surfaces: things like an egg or a dome are structural masterpieces.
- width provided by the suspension arms and wheels around the vehicle body: the moon surface is quite waved and hilly.

The footprints left behind by the Apollo astronauts will last for many thousands of years because there is no wind on the Moon. The Moon has no atmosphere, so there is no weather to erase the footprints. Although gravity is extremely low, we are talking about a big vehicle with five people inside so I think wide wheels would reduce compaction and by no means are useless, since the concept pretends to be as friendly with the environment as possible.

The beginning of the project coincided with the announcement of The Police tour. After all, the lyrics provided me with some messages about the environment and the vehicle.

Designer : Alberto Seco

EyeClops Night Vision Goggles Review

TheFuture — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:10:08 +0000

“You can see them but they can’t see you”. I believe this is what EyeClops Night Vision Goggles are all about. These night vision goggles enable your explorer to see in absolute darkness. With the help of EyeClops portable microscope attached atop the goggles, your adventure can see what hides in the dark and produce close-ups of whatever they spotlight on. This product uses actual night vision technology. I bought these night vision goggles at $79.99 and I guess they are really cheap as compared to what they provide us. These goggles come from the company “EyeClops” which is known for manufacturing both educational and technological toys for kids. According to me, Night Vision goggle is the most impressive product they have ever made.

These goggles are powered by real infra-red driven night vision technology which you must have seen in movies or games. I am addicted to Splinter Cell (PC Game) and I loved that night vision part by using goggles. Therefore, I always wanted to have one for myself. EyeClops has made my dream come true and the best part is I am able to afford them from my pocket money itself. These goggles are perfect if you want to play hide and seek in the dark as they enable clear visibility for up to 50 feet (15 m) in complete darkness. Not only this, if you are a camping kid then these goggles can help you out in pitch blackness. You require 4 “AA” batteries to keep these infra-red stealth goggles running.

EyeClops Goggles come equipped with two viewing modes to go with any situation. First viewing mode is known as Maximum Surveillance Mode which is best suited to long range recon and exploration mission whereas other mode is Close Proximity Stealth Mode for mission demanding a closer look. So, get ready to take your mission to the next level with EyeClops Night Vision Goggles. You can easily adjust these night vision goggles with the help of head strap and padding for comfort around the face. You will also get one safety breakaway power cord and a counter weighted battery pack. Company has recommended this product for children aged 6+.I personally feel if you are looking for a product that can offer you 100% fun and entertainment then EyeClops is the best one because I have myself tried and tested them. These are easily available online on different websites. After going through this EyeClops Night Vision Review, you must have felt the need of having these goggles to accomplish your adventurous missions. [Buy It Here]

From : EyeClops

T.E.D. – Transportable Emergency Dwelling

TheFuture — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:34:05 +0000

The new housing design by U.S. based student Craig Mackiewicz is known as the Transportable Emergency Dwelling. It is simply a house built within the footprint of a shipping container and is a unique solution to low cost housing. Each container can easily accommodate two families with scope for extending the space by pulling the compartments and tents. Also each unit has basic utilities required for a normal family daily needs like kitchen, bathroom, storage space etc.The designer has also kept in mind the rain water harvesting by keeping a slant roof having a capacity to conserve 350 gallons of water; even the solar energy is conserved to provide electricity. So all in all, it’s a unique solution for tomorrow’s housing needs.

T.E.D. (Transportable Emergency Dwelling) is a product which takes advantage of two systems to solve a global problem. The world has an incredibly advanced transportation infrastructure which allows product to move from country to country with relative speed and efficiency. Emergency housing is needed globally so why not use that infrastructure to our advantage. To optimize the shipping of these housing units they must fit within the footprint of the most widely used shipping containers. Each housing unit is self sustaining in the correct conditions, meaning it can collect water and create energy through solar panels. One shipping container can house two families of 4 people comfortably. It can be expanded to fit more. Once these units are done being used, they may be shipped back to their origin for restoration and refurbishment for their next adventure.

Designer : Craig Mackiewicz

New Arts Building by Will Alsop : The Public

TheFuture — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:53:09 +0000

The Public, West Bromwich, England is a new arts building designed by architect Will Alsop. As per the architect, the building is born out of the thought that for renewing a generation, architecture can act as a catalyst. It inspires new ideas from the creative users and in itself the building signifies the creators’ belief in art. It has five levels and the building caters to various creative heads to explore their creativity. It’s intended to be a center for people to take part in art projects, and also engaging in learning wide range of skills and subjects, with special emphasis being given to IT and digital arts.

The Public represents a radical gesture for community architecture, born from the conviction that art and architecture can be catalysts for regeneration and renewal. On five principal levels, the building is intended to give great scope to exhibition designers, artists, educators and users of all kinds, while encouraging and challenging all users to work in innovative ways. The Public is intended to inspire new ideas from its creative users rather than simply make way for them. The building itself is a statement of its creators’ belief in art, in the broadest sense, as a means to empower communities and individuals, and to permeate lives in surprising and beneficial ways.

Among its many functions, The Public will host exhibitions of local and international interest, exploring new kinds of visual art, by new kinds of artists, for diverse audiences. It will be a centre for people in the community to take part in art projects, and to engage in lifelong learning in a wide range of skills and subjects, with IT and digital arts given special prominence. There will be events, performances, art, dance and drama workshops, conferences, seminars and meetings, with spaces specially designed to accommodate them.

Contained within a simple rectilinear form, The Public was conceived as a ‘Box of Delights’ offering a wide variety of spaces, forms, angles, curves, surfaces, vistas and atmospheres.

The 113m x 21m x 22m box envelope of the building is punctured by a scattering of ‘jelly-bean’ shaped windows that pierce the sides of the aluminium cladding. Those approaching the building are able to glimpse its interior through these openings and through a glazed ’skirt’ at ground level on which the rectangular form sits.

Inside, simplicity of form gives way to complexity: rugged, multi-faceted or curved forms appear to balloon into the space at random, sitting on, or suspended from a table structure — a wandering, large-scale ramp links the spaces. These forms are containers for the many different functions in the building. There are, for example, ‘pods’ for displaying art, as well as a huge ’sock’ containing two large galleries; a ‘ramp’ contains a major proportion of the displays; an events space ‘rock’; and a WC ‘pebble’. At the top of the building, suspended from the roof, a series of ‘lily-pads’ — dish-shaped floors with brightly colored interiors — house lettable workspaces.

Designer : Will Alsop via Dezeen