The Bionic Hand

The i-LIMB prosthetic hand was developed by Touch Bionics, a technology company based in Scotland. The thumb and three digits are powered individually; the little finger is slaved to the third finger. The thumb can rotate, so that the hand can perform the three most common grip configurations of the human hand. The digits can be articulated to hold a mug and the thumb can be held against the phalange of the index finger to hold a key, or against the first and second digits to grasp a pen.

Hotelicopter - The World's First Flying Hotel

Can you believe that this helicopter on the picture above is a hotel? FYI, this helicopter+hotel concept (Hotelicopter) is the world's first and only flying hotel. It has 18 luxurious rooms and each room is soundproofed. Each soundproofed room is equipped with a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you'd expect from a 5 star hotel.



Source : Bornrich

Vidro Portable Fireplace

Check out this cozy and portable fireplace called Vidro, made by German company Blomus that you can add to your home. It burns gelled ethanol fuel with 100% heat efficiency and produces no harmful carbon dioxide, soot or ash. The fireplace creates atmosphere without polluting it. Available in floor and wall versions, the stainless steel Blomus Vidro fireplaces are priced at between $962 and $2,063.


Source : Dvice

Hyundai BLUE-WILL Hybrid Concept

The Hyundai BLUE-WILL hybrid concept is powered by an all-aluminum gasoline direct injected 1.6-liter engine mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission and a 100 kW electric motor. It also features eco-friendly plastics, with some components, like the headlamp bezels, made out of recycled plastic bottles and other plastics derived from plant extracts. Hyundai’s BLUE-WILL concept is scheduled to be displayed at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show, which will start on the 2nd of April 2009.

Source : AutoBlogGreen

Taser Axon - Capture Any Incident From The Same Perspective As The Wearer's Eyes

The AXON is a tactical computer that brings the power of incident video to every law enforcement officer. With AXON, law enforcement officer now have the ability to show administrators and even jurors exactly what they saw, from their visual perspective. It captures video and audio through the HeadCam, a lightweight headset similar to a behind-the-head jogging headphone. I think this is an interesting gadget for COPS.


Source : PoliceMag

Killing Mosquitos Using Laser?

In an effort to prevent the spread of malaria, scientists have built a laser that shoots and kills mosquitoes.Using technology developed under the Star Wars anti- missile programme, the zapper is being built in Seattle where astrophysicists have created a laser that locks onto airborne insects. The WMD laser works by detecting the audio frequency created by the beating of mosquito wings. A computer triggers the laser beam, the mosquito's wings are burnt off and its smoking carcass falls to the ground. The research is backed by Bill Gates, the Microsoft billionaire.


Source : Liberal Conspiracy

Freecom ToughDrive Sport - External Hard Drive

Recently Freecom released its new 2.5-inch ToughDrive Sport external hard drive that is claimed to be capable of withstanding adverse conditions. Available in 250GB, 320GB and 500GB capacities, the drive can withstand a drop onto a flat surface from up to 6.6 feet and can soak up to 300G of force when in operation or 1,000G when turned off. Data is also protected against more human threats through 256-bit encryption. It is now available throughout Europe with the priced at the equivalent of $144 for the 250GB version, $170 for the 320GB drive, and $241 for the 500GB flagship.


Source : TomsHardware

HRP-4C is A Fashion Model Robot?

A walking, talking fashion model "fembot" called the HRP-4C is developed by Japans National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology (AIST). The HRP-4C robot is 158cm tall and weighs 43kg including battery. The robot is scheduled to make her official runway debut in a special fashion show in Tokyo next week. Check out video below.




Source : Dvice

The Kid Finder - Track Your Kids!

If you have kids, I think you will like this gadget called The Kid Finder. It is a tracking device from Princeton that allow you to track your kids. It works up to 90 meter maximum range, so you can only focus on your kids around that range. The Kid Finder is available for $108 and the transmitter includes a SOS button that can be pushed to send an alarm to the remote control.


Source : TechFresh

Bus Shelters Announces Your Weight?

You have to see this weird bus shelters in Amsterdam. FYI, some bus shelters in Amsterdam have been fitted with weight meters that show people waiting for the public transportation what their weight is and whether they should start losing some extra flab. For a big and cute guys or ladies, will you consider to sit on a bench of the bus shelters?

Source : Santabanta.com

SnowCorn - The Flexible Device Featuring A Camera, A Projector And Wi-Fi

You have to check out this innovative device concept that you can wear around your hand like a bracelet and it was designed by Mac Funamizu. The flexible device featuring a camera, a projector and Wi-Fi can be placed anywhere on your clothes and even around your chest or neck. According to the designer, right now, this unique device can scan a business card to add the person's name and other information to your address book through Wi-Fi, translate a word/phrase you're not familiar with in a book and look for a way to get to a station on a train map. I think this is a unique invention in the field of gadgets. Keep up the good work Mac Funamizu!

Source: Yanko Design

New iPOD Shuffle For $79 Only

Apple has just launched new mini iPOD shuffle for $79 only. It's a third generation iPOD shuffle that is without any buttons on its body. Strange, but this is true. The new shuffle hits you with 4GB of storage space, which equates to about a 1,000 song capacity, and is half the size of the previous generation iPod shuffle, which in and of itself was pretty freaking small. Check out video below.





Source : Mohan's Blog

Mimi Switch Headphones - Controls iPod In Blink Of An Eye?

The headphones in the picture above called "Mimi Switch" looks like a normal set of headphones but it is fitted with a set of infrared sensors that measure tiny movements inside the ear that result from different facial expressions. According to its inventor you will be able to turn on room lights or swing your washing machine into action with a quick twitch of your mouth. It can also be used to monitor your facial expressions for the appropriate levels of cheerfulness.


Source : The China Post

Robot Can Serve Ice Cream?

The Department of Technological Studies at Ohio Northern University has created this ice cream serving robot. The robot were programmed by 26 students with a desire for ice cream. This team spent 5 weeks putting together a cool final project that would create and serve customers a bowl of ice cream with whatever topping they want. Check out video below.




Source : BotJunkie

Swimsuit That Dries Instantly

A nanotechnology swimsuit that cannot get wet, has just been unveiled by Solestrom International, a company that also pioneered swimsuits with built-in protection against UV rays. The fabric is made of a special mess that repels water and is not visible to the naked eye. Amy Hardin, Sun Dry Technologies explains the technology as

"Optimal technical performance paired with ultimate comfort. Sun Dry Swim fabrics are treated using our proprietary methods with a nanotechnology process that is inert, UV stable, and completely harmless to skin. Our non-toxic nanotechnology treatment is water based and environmentally friendly."

Source : Telegraph

ID Card With An OLED Display

Do you think future ID cards or passports will come with a flexible OLED display? Check out video below showing an ID card with an OLED display, shown at CeBIT 2009.

The Sudo Make Me A Sandwich Robot

This robot was inspired by one of the funniest XKCD strips of all time and Bre Pettis with Adam Cecchetti have built a "Sudo make me a sandwich robot" that makes a sandwich when you tell it to. The Sudo Make Me A Sandwich Robot consists of a toaster oven plus a bunch of hardware intertwined with a couple servo motors, a couple stepper motors, and an Arduino board. Check out video below.






Source : Bre Pettis

Xandros Presto - A Downloadable Software-Only Utility That Doesn't Require Special Chipsets To Quickly Boot New And Existing Laptops And PCs

Xandros announced Presto, a downloadable software-only utility that doesn't require special chipsets to quickly boot new and existing laptops and PCs up in 10 seconds or less. It is a platform that will allow users to do basic stuff like email, chat, web browsing, Skype or other applications. This is targeted to those people who are tired of waiting for the comparatively bulky Windows OS to boot. A beta version will be available from Xandros’ web site on March 16. The full version will be on sale for $19.95 on April 13.


Source : Xandros - Press Releases

Brammo Motorsports Electric Motorcycle

The Brammo Motorsports electric motorcycle is powered by a battery, and will soon be available this May at all Big Box electronics retailers as well as five selected West Coast Best Buy locations according to autobloggreen. Could you imagine yourself riding an electric bike?