Posts tagged with concept
Bionic Concept Car
Posted on November 23, 2009 7:09 AM
With everybody trying to “go green” nowadays, will our cars in the year 2030 be solar powered? It’s certainly possible. The question is: will they look as cool as this Bionic concept car pictured above? Powered by solar energy generated by a see-through polycarbonate root with attached solar photovoltaic cells, it’s certainly eye catching. It’ll also have a lithium ion battery for zero carbon emissions, and the built-in GPS navigator will certainly help you avoid getting lost. Check it out at Yanko Design.
Joggo device for exercise buffs
Posted on November 23, 2009 2:03 AM
The Joggo device which will be clipped onto your shirt relies on a GPS navigation system that will help calculate your average distance per stride, where such recorded information will then be recorded and analyzed in a program to play relevant music in your device in order to help you hit a specified target pace.
Plymouth Road Runner Concept On Auction
Posted on November 22, 2009 8:04 AM
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind concept car to drive around and wow your peers, you’ll want to check out this eBay auction for a modern interpretation of the legendary Plymouth Road Runner. This concept was created by designer Michael Leonhard and has gained the attention of several motorsport magazines. The winner of the auction will also get the chance to witness the birth of this exclusive car. Check out the eBay auction here.
31337 phone
Posted on November 20, 2009 7:22 AM
Check out the 31337 (Elite) phone from designer Shane Crozier - it looks much more like a fashion accessory than anything else, where it is able to hook up to Facebook and Twitter, downloading and synchronizing your contacts onto the handset so that you no longer have the excuse not to have anyone's number. Other standard features such as a camera, speakerphone, music and video playback alongside Internet functionality have been omitted in order to keep the form factor small enough to slip into your pocket.
Cheetah-Inspired Bike
Posted on November 19, 2009 10:43 AM
One look at the Pardo and you’ll know that you’re looking at something different compared to your bog-standard bike. In case you didn’t know Pardo is short of guepardo, Spanish for cheetah, so you know where they’re trying to go with this. The rider is supposed to lie on the device, and use the pumping action of your legs to propel yourself forwards (to crash into something hard probably). The Argentinean designer, Pablo Lopez, actually built a working prototype, so if you’re crazy enough to give it a try, you could always ask him (politely).
XO2 Folding Scooter
Posted on November 19, 2009 9:19 AM
With electric vehicles become more and more common, the XO2 electric scooter shouldn’t surprise anyone based on it being powered by electric. One of the more interesting features of this electric scooter is that you can fold it up and bring it in to your apartment for charging. Granted it’s still pretty big when it’s folded, but if you’re going to keep it in your house to keep it away from the thieves, you’ll be grateful that it can shrink itself a little. The scooter sports between 60km/h for the XO2 50 Urban and 105km/h for the XO2 125 Urban. You’ll be able to charge the scooter to about 80% within a few hours, and get about 50-70km out of it. There isn’t any information on pricing or availability just yet, but stay tuned, and we’ll update you as soon as we get wind of those details.
Melted Clock concept
Posted on November 19, 2009 6:23 AM
Love the feeling of just sinking down on a soft, fluffy bed with satin sheets? Well, the look of satin is duplicated with the Melted Clock concept - a haptic, touch-sensitive alarm that is accompanied by speakers and controls embedded within the sheet itself, where you are able to set the radio frequency and alarm among others, letting you "feel" your way through the system. Hopefully there is some sort of fail-safe system just in case one rolls over the controls and screw up the settings in the middle of the night.
Pendragon concept
Posted on November 18, 2009 10:40 AM
The Pendragon might not breath fire, but it is still able to literally light up your life whenever you write in the dark thanks to the inclusion of the central unit which houses an LED light. Apart from that, it also holds a built-in MP3 player, charger input, memory card slot and battery simultaneously, with the end segment boasting a Bluetooth connection so that you can tune in to your favorite songs wirelessly. This conceptual pen doesn't look ready to hit the mass market anytime soon though.
Dancepants Kinetic Music Player
Posted on November 18, 2009 10:30 AM
Want to go green? Cross your fingers that the Dancepants Kinetic Music Player concept would be realized in the future then. This device actually forces you to work for your tunes, as it will convert whatever kinetic energy garnered from running or dancing into electricity for your MP3 player. The high-tech leggings will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labor, and in a strange way forces you to keep on moving if you want to tune in to your playlist. Only extremely motivated people need apply.
Sounzzzz concept for the hearing impaired
Posted on November 17, 2009 4:59 AM
Many people think that the hearing impaired would have lost a large part of being human, that is, being unable to experience the joy of music. Well, have you ever attended a deaf church's worship service? Those involve drums that lets the congregation literally feel the beat of the song, and the Sounzzz concept is a visual, audio, tactile MP3 player that can not only work for the hearing impaired but is universal enough for everyone to have a go. Sound will be translated into a range of vibrations, where you will need to hug the device in order to feel the music.
Tio ghost helps teach kids energy conservation
Posted on November 17, 2009 4:38 AM
The Tio ghost concept by designer Tim Holley is meant to teach kids the value of conserving electricity in a fun manner - each switch will remain green whenever the switch has been left on for an hour or less, and the longer they are left switched on, the color will gradually make a switch to yellow, ending up with an angry red in the end. At least it helps those who have not grasped the concept of time in this manner, but that can only happen when it moves beyond the conceptual stage.
PowerZoa helps you save power, money
Posted on November 16, 2009 9:34 PM
The PowerZoa might be in the prototype stage at the moment, but it is already capable of helping you save money right out of the box. This device can transmit details of your power usage to a secure website, where from there you are able to turn specific devices connected to it on or off. We're just waiting for a cellphone app of the PowerZoa to take off, and then life will be complete. Well, maybe almost.
Collapsible Bike Wheel Deters Thieves
Posted on November 16, 2009 6:36 AM
Think that your puny bicycle wheel lock isn’t good enough to deter potential bike thieves? Well, maybe in the future all our bikes will sport this Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel. It’s an interesting idea to be honest, one which “breaks” the bike wheel when you lock it, obviously resulting in the thief unable to cycle off with your bike. When the correct key, you’ll be able to pop the wheel back into its proper position, and from there, you’re home free!
Riant Weighing Scale Makes Noise
Posted on November 16, 2009 5:45 AM
For a lot of weight conscious people, getting on a weighing scale can be a rather stressful experience, so what better way to make it even more stressful than by adding a pendulum system to it that will make a racket, right? Well, the Riant Weighing Scale does just that, as it allows you to set a desired weight, and every time you get on it weighing over said weight, it’ll let out a shrill sound of pendulums crashing. Would it just serve to increase your fear of the weighing scale, or motivate you to lose weight?
Renault concept spa in a car
Posted on November 13, 2009 9:51 PM
Renault makes cars, everyone knows that, but how about spas? That ought to get you to sit up for a moment. Having teamed up with cosmetics manufacturer Biotherm, their partnership has yielded the Zoe Z.E. electric car concept that boasts a climate control system which is not too different from that of a spa. Instead of using air conditioning, the Zoe will maintain a cool and hydrated condition inside which is much more forgicing on the skin. It will also shut the car's air vents automatically whenever the integrated toxicity sensor detects one too many free radicals. Diffusion of essential oils created by Biotherm also help maintain a general sense of well being within. Word has it that this concept will enter production as early as 2012, so keep your fingers crossed.
Map Hole guidance tool concept
Posted on November 13, 2009 9:48 PM
The humble manhole is literally spat upon during its daily existence, but things could change in the future as folks pay more respect to it, assuming it comes in the form of the Map Hole concept. This concept is a road guidance tool that was specially designed to direct pedestrians and travelers to their final destination using current elements in the urban landscape. It will detect where the pedestrian is, offering information on the exact distance or average walk time to listed landmarks. Too bad you can't input your own direction of choice though, and how the heck is it going to be powered?
Peugeot HYbrid 3 Evolution Scooter concept
Posted on November 13, 2009 9:46 PM
Going green seems to be all the rage, and this fact is not lost on Peugeot with their HYbrid 3 Evolution Scooter concept. Capable of producing low emissions and running on a hybrid engine, this mode of transportation is different from the rest since it will rely on electric motors found in each of its two front wheels, alongside a naturally aspirated engine at the rear backing it up. The motors will be powered by lithium-ion batteries which can be recharged via an onboard regenerative braking mechanism. No idea on whether this will be realized or not, but the world would be better off for it when the former happens.
Polpettek wireless projector and speaker set
Posted on November 13, 2009 9:44 PM
The Polpettek wireless projector and speaker set offers something new, although it might not look too kosher for some faiths. These speakers come with magnetized feet, allowing you to stack them into a singular, multi-channel speaker if you so desire. No idea on the specifications, but this has the classic feel of a concept that will never take off, at least in the forseeable future.
Invisibility Cloak Moving Closer To Reality
Posted on November 13, 2009 9:06 AM
Dreaming about an invisibility cloak after watching Harry Potter? Well, it seems that while we don’t have an actual invisibility cloak just yet, researchers are certainly moving closer to making it a reality (and hopefully mass production!) The folks over at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany have come up with a new virtualization tool that can render a room containing a partially or completely cloaked object, showing the visual effects of such a cloaking mechanism and its imperfections. It isn’t flawless just yet, as you can see that something is certainly amiss at the floor in the picture, but it has cloaked a bump in the floor, so at least we know it’s working right? We’re hoping for the day where we can just waltz into Walmart and pick up a fully functional invisibility cloak.
Eco-Twinkle Light concept
Posted on November 13, 2009 7:00 AM
Eco–Twinkle Light concept intends to leave a future for our kids assuming it is actually produced at manufacturing lines from a factory. Why do we say so? Well, it comes with a hand crank that allows you to juice it up, but apart from looking fancy, there really isn't anything groundbreaking that isn't already available today. In fact, you can get cheap hand crank torches from your regular electrical store for under $10.
