EyeStops is a concept device for bus stops which will allow the passengers to do a lot more activities than just sitting idle and wait. The SENSEable City Lab of MIT has designed this solar-powered booth that are outfitted with touchscreen displays that will show necessary information like bus schedules or the shortest route for a certain destination. Even more, you will be able to browse the web, check the air quality, see the exact location of your desired bus, interact with a mobile device and use the booth as a community message board to post announcements and ads. On top of that, this booth will surely change the appearance of a traditional bus stop.
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Dragonfly vertical farm is a concept urban farm specially designed for the Roosevelt Island of New York City which will reduce the problems associated with food shortage, mileage and connection between the producers and consumers. Because of the densely packed city civilization, this farm has been designed vertically, spanning 132 floors and 28 different agricultural fields for accommodating dragonflies aiming to produce fruit, grains, vegetables, meat and dairy. This Dragonfly wing shaped superstructure features wind and solar power producing capability and includes housing, offices, research labs and communal areas separated from farms, orchards and production rooms. Throughout the glass and steel set of wings, animal and plant farming is arranged as well as soil nutrient levels are maintained properly.
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Do you have difficulty in teaching your kids to conserve energy? Or teaching them to save? Here is a good gadget that can help you teach kids to save. It is called Power Hog. As the name suggests, it takes the shape of the famous icon for saving – the pig. It functions as a meter when your kids play video games or watch TV. It uses loose change or coins as “payment” deposited inside it for a set of time to use a game station or the TV. Just simply plug these appliances into the snout of the Power Hog and it will just signal your kid that its time is up. This is also a great gadget to teach your kids discipline.
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It is quite evident that with the passage of time the designs and shapes of the vehicles, commonly used by people will change drastically. They will become environment friendly and also much safer than the current ones. iMO is a great vehicle that is designed to accompany the users as it seems alive with the insertion of several organic parts. It is round in shape and available in colors like yellow, blue, red and black. They have a transparent shield to cover the interior which makes it a fully secured car. The wheels are small, smoothly polished by immensely efficient at the same time. iMo is only a student project for Coventry University with no commercial means.
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Nintendo is one name in the field of video game consoles which needs no introduction. Even if you are not a game addict, you must have heard it from others as there are millions of people from all over the world who are the die-hard fans of the Nintendo products. They are about to release a brand new member of the Nintendo DS genre which will not only feature better functionality bit also enhance your gaming experience. The device will be released in Japan initially and then in the European market.
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