The Flaik armband seems to be a promising device for all you ski adventurers. The device has been named this year’s Australian International Design Award. At the ski slopes, the device records jump airtime using GPS system which is embedded in the armband. Apart from that, the device also keeps a tab on measuring the speed, distance, and altitude and not just automatically uploaded to the Flaik servers. Users can access this data any time via web-enabled device; this surely does push up your bragging quotient. The Flaik also takes care of the social and safety component as the same is included in the system that allows users to track friends and their statistics and also receive SMS when users wander beyond the resorts boundaries.
Designer : Flaik via Gizmodo
Hi-tech building from James Law Cybertecture International brings you excitement and great imagination of what will futuristic building will look like. Cybertecture Egg is the latest design of this firm, the egg-shaped high-tech building will be the iconic architecture, environmental design, intelligent systems, and an awe-inspiring landmark in the city.
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So packed your bags to go for that holiday? Did you take your passport or maps for the destination or tickets or Camera and your camcorder? Make sure you do have extra help nearby at your vacation. Not any more! Welcome to the portable PC or TRVL. TRVL PC Concept is a perfect companion for all you frequent travelers who needs to be in touch. This multi-purpose gadget performs multiple functions such as map/navigation, ID/Passport, guide, ticket/schedule, TV/ e-mail and camera/video. Wow! The luggage is lighter now.
TRVL changes people’s travel lifestyle. This PC reduces both physical and physicological stress during traveling. People can easily learn and study a different culture by using TRVL without any guides or guidebooks. It makes people travel much easier because it requires less preparation.
The size is that of a normal passport so not much baggage space. So due to its portability and efficiency, one can travel smoothly. It basically works on voice recognition and touch screen technology. On the sides of the body are the buttons for main functions. Thus using navigation and guide functions it is no more guidebooks or maps.
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This is an energy saving product for public spaces. With its 7.3 square meters of the main panel with solar cells and with MoSESS (Movement sensors energy saving system), it is able to provide illumination throughout all night. All objects that are part of this concept are connected to each other by an underground connection and also to electric grid which enables sharing of leftover energy in cases when this is needed.
Public telephones and other public services (such as Automatic telling machines, Internet services, informational services) that are put in streets for more convince to customers consume electric energy. Not only for illumination but for different digital devices such as computers, LCDs, information panels, wireless devices… More and more of these services will be available on streets and more energy will be needed to support them. Solar public multipurpose booths provide, whatever the apparatus is inside, with necessary energy. Also every booth has lights that are powered by the same solar panels.
Bus stops with their large protective panels provide ideal space for application of solar cells. Generally, bus stops do not use much energy and in this way they can help other users from the SOLAR STREET FAMILY that use more electricity. Even more, the electricity collected by the Solar bus stops can be used by any other user as they are all connected to each other as well as to electric company. Lights of the bus stop itself are positioned in the base of solar panel and in the bus stop seating directed toward ground.
Solar park lamp uses the same MoSESS (Movement Sensors Energy Saving System) as Solar street lamp to reduce energy consumption. In the same way it recharges its batteries during the day and in the night uses it for illumination.
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To stand and to walk for some people that could be just a dream. ReWalk exoskeleton is trying to make that dream come true, paraplegics will be able to stand, walk, even climb the stairs The challenge here is to design something that imitates a human walking, including universal fit for a broad range of user height and weight measurements, as well as a low profile that is both contemporary and user friendly. ReWalk exoskeleton is a light, wearable brace support suit featuring DC motors at the joints, rechargeable batteries, an array of sensors, and a computer-based control system. Users wear a backpack device and braces on their legs, and select the activity they want from a remote control. A sensor on the chest determines the torso’s angle and guides the legs to move forward or backward to maintain balance. You can expect to see ReWalk Exoskeleton on sale in 2009.
Designer : SolidWorks via GizmoWatch
