Murata Seiko - Unicycling Robot

This unicycling robot called "Murata Seiko" is the second-generation unicycling robot. It features an improved turning ratio, balance, and three-times the speed of its predecessor. The robot has been given additional gyro sensors to aid its balancing act, a front-mounted camera to detect the balance beam, and distance sensors.




Source : muRata

The Future of Japanese Vending Machine?

Is this the future of Japanese vending machine?? This is crazy man. Japanese are really mad!!

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StressWatch - Calm Yourself Dwon

Designer Michael Mathis and Gerda Hopfgartner has come out with an interesting idea for a watch called "The StressWatch" which can be used to show you your stress levels. As you can see from the picture above, the blues and greens that you see there means that you are mellow, but pink, red or orange means you are stressed. Actually the idea of this interesting watch is not to be a stress exhibitionist, but to remind you to slow down your breathing and use visual biofeedback to calm yourself down. This device is just a concept right now, but it should be made reality.

Source : Yanko

RUSE Multi Touch Strategy Game

For gamers out there, once again, Ubisoft is trying something different with its next real-time strategy game called R.U.S.E. Unlike the PC version which uses a keyboard, this one makes use of multi touch table like Microsoft Surface for total immersion in the game. R.U.S.E is unique in that it allows players to use decoys and other tactics in order to outsmart their opponents.

Peugeot ELA

This is a future car designed by Mohammad Ghezel called Peugeot ELA. This hybrid vehicle will rely on its electro magnet and solar energy to move about over a thin surface of air, making it virtually friction proof without having to change your tyres, since there are none. So, what do you think about this concept car?

Source : Yanko

OneShot Camera - No Display And Shake To Recharge

Whoa..this is one of the good concept camera called "OneShot Camera"designed by German designer Tino Klaehne which doesn't have a display! Sounds weird right? It's like throwing a dart in the dark, you never know what pose, angle or subject you may capture when you use it. The best part of this camera is that you just have to shake the gadget to recharge it. To take a picture, just press the top of the gadget, which seemingly functions as a viewfinder for composing shots. I think it looks just good but not so great.

Source : Cnet

Pet Care Robot - Playing With Your Pets From Remote Locations

If you are a pet owner, I think you will love this Pet Care Robot which you can controlled it from remote locations using a dedicated remote pad. Actually it is a Wi-Fi enabled robot with two large eyes (cameras), microphone, a speaker and a ball for your pet to play with. The cameras are also fitted with special eyelids that protect the camera lenses. You can also remotely control the ball to play with your pets. When playtime is over, the ball returns to the robot to recharge. Interesting idea anyway, but it just a concept for now.

Source : Dvice

Nokia 7705 Twist

This is not a makeup compact or a Game Boy. This is a fun phone from Nokia called "Nokia 7705 Twist" with a unique square shape that swivels open to reveal a full QWERTY keypad. Nokia Twist 7705 is a dual-band CDMA swivel phone with QWERTY keyboard. It features 262k color QVGA display, Bluetooth, microSDHC card slot, music player and organizer. I think this is one of the cute phones from Nokia. It will go on sale online via http://www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon stores on 21 September for USD99.99 after a USD50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.



Technical Specifications
- 3.0 megapixel camera with flash
- Maximum photo resolution : 2048 x 1536
- 2.4 inch, 262K TFT QVGA screen
- Bluetooth EV-DO Rev. 0
- 2.5 mm headset jack
- Dimensions : 2.71" x 2.71" x 0.59"
- Usage time : up to 270 minutes or
- Standby time : up to 312 hours
- Weight : 3.44 ounces

Features
- Habitat mode activates a unique interface
- Autofocus and dedicated camera/video key
- Self-timer : Off, three, five, 10 seconds
- White balance : auto, sunny, cloudy, tungsten and fluorescent
- Shutter sound : Shutter, Silent, Say "Cheese," and Ready! 1,2,3
- Color effects : normal, antique, black & white, negative
- Camera capture mode : landscape and portrait
- Photo editing : pan and zoom, rotate
- Customized slideshow
- Video capture and playback
- HTML browser
- Built-in mirror


Source : Nokia Conversations

Star Wars Chess Set by Brandon Griffith

I think this might be an interesting stuff that Star Wars hardcore fans should have. It is a Star Wars Chess Set with LEGO elements created by LEGO fans Brandon Griffith. All I can say is Wow! and I wonder why Yoda is not there. Yes there is no Yoda!! Maybe because of this set was inspired from "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope"? That's why Yoda is not there.. Awesome stuff and I love it anyway.

Source : Geek.com

Polaris - Mobile Phone Meets Robot

Another unique phone concept from KDDI and Flower Robotics called "Polaris" that you should explore. The Polaris is a phone which can monitors the user's daily activities and an artificially intelligent robot sphere that charges the handset and displays data on the user's TV. According to Flower Robotics:

The Polaris system — which was unveiled in Tokyo recently is designed to learn the user's lifestyle by collecting data, analyzing activity, and identifying trends. The robot keeps a database of information accumulated through the handset, such as the user's daily travel and walking habits, calls and email messages sent and received, and online transactions. Using this data, Polaris learns to predict the user's behavior and offer relevant advice and information.

Still in the concept phase, it needs a number of improvements to prepared for the real world. So what do you think about it? Should they put this phone into production?






Source : CrunchGear

GoGirl - Female Urination Device?

This unique female urinary device called "GoGirl" allows women to take bathroom breaks standing up. The best part is you can easily put it in your purse, pocket, or glove compartment. I think it is suitable for the active, traveler and germ-conscious woman. The GoGirl is made of flexible, medical-grade silicone and comes with its own underwear (optional) to help you take perfect aim during those absolute emergencies. It comes with a price of $6.99 for one device plus tissue and biodegradable baggie for disposal or storage. So girls, now you don't have to wait on those long restroom lines at rest stops anymore.

Source : GoGirl

PlayStation 4 Concept

For gamers out there, check out this PlayStation 4 concept designed by Tai Chiem. It will embed a high end touch screen rather than the existing glossy body that the current generation is using. The controllers are designed to match the main console and features several touch screen options. Looks good but I hope that the transparent material is not fragile. Anyway, since it is a concept, there is no information about when it would be manufactured or if it would be available ever in the market.

Source : PS3 Maven

Nokia X6

Recently Nokia announces the launch of the new Nokia X6. The Nokia X6 will be selling for 450 EUR before taxes and subsidies. It comes with 3.2-inch touchscreen, 32GB of storage, 5.0-megapixel + dual LED flash, TV-out, video editing, A-GPS with Ovi Maps, Full web browser, Flash Lite support and 16 days standby time, 35 hours of music playback. Check out video by SlashGear below.




Source : SlashGear

iHat - MP3 Headphone Hat

Check out this gadget called iHat which is compatible with anything that has a headphone jack, but I'm not sure how good the sound is. It is actually a skullcap with a couple of speakers embedded in just the right places. Simply plug the iHat, which has an in-built speaker, in your iPod or MP3 player and bop along as you do your thing! With iHat you can listen to music, keep warm and be cool all at the same time. It will be available on December 14 with a price of $25.


Source : BB Shopping