Jamie Martin C.R.A.B Police Robot

Designed by Jamie Martin, the C.R.A.B (Cybernetic Autonomous Remote Barricade) Robot is set to pave the way for all future Police and Military automaton technology.

“Policing has been revolutionised with the introduction of the C.R.A.B. robotic sentry system, due to soon be trialled live on the streets of London, England.
The advanced robotics technology behind the C.R.A.B.’s artificial intelligence have been secretly developed over the past 12 years as a joint venture between weapons manufacturer Dalton/Stanley and megacorporation Omni Consumer Products.
The results of their historical collaboration has been to produce the most advanced robotic defence system ever constructed, featuring next-generation weaponry and armour protection.”

Robot design, modelling and animation by Jamie Martin. Modelled and animated in Maxon Cinema 4D. Edited in Final Cut Pro. (more…)

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Kwon Kyung Yup Oil Paintings

Korea based painter Kwon Kyung Yup paints up a series of impressive realistic oil paintings of a woman who shows strong emotion in a variety of facial expressions. (more…)

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Space Invader Couch

This unique Space Invader Couch was designed by Igor Chak.

“The Space Invader Couch is basically a space invader turned in to a couch, a very fashionable and hard to pass by couch. The couch is all leather, with two glass surfaces. Although it might look uncomfortable it’s actually really soft, mainly lined and made with memory foam. Plus this is something different from a conventional couch.” (more…)

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“NoVelo” Human Powered Vehicle

Are you tired of the modern bicycles? Student designer Tim Turrini-Rochford from the University of South Australia designed the “NoVelo“, a hybrid vehicle powered by human movement and electric power. Created encourage more people to adopt low impact transportation technology.

“‘Novelo’ uses a parallelogram linkage that allows the vehicle to tilt through corners. A small movement of the steering handles turns the front wheels that in turn changes the weight distribution and cases the vehicle to tilt. When the steering is centred the vehicle returns upright. This results in Novelo being able to corner faster and with more stability than current velomobiles, as well as having a much smaller turning circle. The tilting mechanism allows the centre of gravity to be higher, resulting in a vehicle which is more visible to other road users and hence safer.
The fairing uses a combination of a horizontal and vertical aerofoil to provide both outstanding aerodynamics and stability in windy conditions. The estimated Cda (measure of aerodynamic performance) would result in a speed of 50 kmph from just 250 watts of power, less than two light bulbs. This energy can easily be provided by the user or through an in built 300-watt hub motor or both.
The fairing is manufactured from a sandwich of Kevlar, flax fibre and foam honeycomb. Kevlar is used for its impact absorbing characteristics and flax as a renewable alternative to carbon fibre. Both materials are easily moulded into complex shapes and allow the internal frame to be moulded into the fairing in a monocoque process removing the need for an internal space frame and reduces manufacturing time and assembly steps.
Novelo has been designed to comply with both motor scooter standards and laws regarding power assist bicycles as it could easily fit into either category. It incorporates both LED brake and signal lights and super bright low energy LED headlamps. Hydraulic disc brakes are used on all wheels to ensure the vehicle has excellent stopping power.”

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Lego Headphones

Check out these cool colorful retro handmade lego headphones created by =D.

=D “I decided to combine the two things that I love most: music and LEGO. This whole project took me about a month and a half, very on and off. I’m quite pleased with how the headphones turned out in the end, as they are sturdy enough to be tossed around in a bag. My favourite part is that I can take it apart any time to make repairs that may be needed on the go. No tools necessary!”

And with the few instructions you can make a pair too!

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Digital SMS Slingshot

Designed to create digital augmented realities in urban space the digital SMS slingshot created by a media group in Berlin lets you shoot color messages on buildings and any other flat surfaces.

“SMSlingshot is an autonom working device, equipped with a high frequency radio, hacked arduino board, laser and batteries. Text messages can be typed on a phone-sized wooden keypad which is integrated in an also wooden slingshot. After the message is finished, the user can aim on a media facade and send/shoot the message straight to the targeted point. It will then appear as a coloured splash with the message written within.”

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Apple Magic Trackpad

Apple Magic Trackpad ($69 USD) is the largest multi-touch trackpad ever. Also “It is a first Multi-Touch trackpad for Mac desktop computers, and the surface of Magic Trackpad is one large button, so you can click and double-click anywhere. Magic Trackpad also supports a full set of gestures, including two-finger scrolling, pinching to zoom, rotating with your fingertips, three-finger swiping, and activating Exposé or switching between applications with four fingers.”

The system only requires Bluetooth-enabled Mac computer, a few AA batteries, which are included, Mac OS X Snow Leopard v10.6.4 and latest software update.

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Destruction In Slow Motion

Destruction in slow motion. Your everyday items getting put to the test. Check it out!

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Curly Bed

This bed designed by Los Carpinteros is the bed that curls, which is also known as the “Curly Bed“.

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Oil Paintings From Roberto Bernardi

Take a look at these amazing oil paintings from artist Roberto Bernardi. Have you ever seen oil paintings these great? (more…)

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