Category: High Tech
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10 Amazingly Life Like Computer Generated 3D Portraits OF Famous Characters
Facial modeling techniques are now so advanced that sometimes we struggle to tell the difference between a 3D portrait and a photograph. We have selected 10 such life-like graphic productions that are indistingushable from the original character. You will not believe your eyes! No doubt you will recognize some of your favorite personalities, but do not…
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The Pinch: An Amazing Community Library With Double Roof Curved As Slide
Olivier and John have designed The Pinch, a library and a recreation center for the children of Shuanghe village in China. A real place of leisure for those people whose city was devastated by an earthquake. We presents to you this unusual place which is a source of delight of all the young villagers. Ottevaere Olivier and John…
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Harvard And MIT Researchers Develop World’s First Origami Inspired Robots
Researchers at Harvard University and MIT have developed a an origami inspired technique that enables robots to independently change their shape from flat to an articulated structure. Composed of copper layers, paper and shape memory polymer, this robot can be manufactured inexpensively with a laser cutter. Many of you will remember the Transformers from your childhood…
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An American Couple Builds The Prototype Of Futuristic Intelligent Roads
What if the roads of the future were not only environment friendly but also interact and facilitate you in a multitude of ways. Well this is the crazy project that an American couple wishes to carry out. We present to you Solar Roadways, a concept inspired from solar lawn lights to make your life easier. Julie and…
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Robots Can Now See Through Walls Using X-ray Vision With Wi-Fi Technology
A team of researchers from the University of California at Santa Barbara have created robots that can see through the walls and detect objects, using Wi-Fi signals. This technology has potential for many new applications, from rescue missions to building security using its detection and mapping features. Imagine robotic vehicles arriving in front of thick…
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Israeli Army Uses Micro Tactical Ground Robots To Explore Tunnels In Gaza
The Israeli army is using crawler robots for the exploration of the maze of underground tunnels used by Hamas. By using robots, Israelis reduce the risk of casualties. One objective of the Israeli Army is to destroy all these tunnels built by Hamas. The Israeli army has begun using robots to explore these tunnels. Hamas used them as…
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A Passionate Builds An Ultra Complex LEGO Machine That plays Electronic Music
Alex is a computer scientist and musician who is a LEGO passionate since childhood. He has found a way to combine his love of music with his passion for LEGO in a work called Play House: a machine composed entirely of plastic bricks that plays music. Amazing! Allmont Alex is an English computer scientist who is a…
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A Giant Step For Artificial Organs: Blood Vessels Synthesized By 3D Printing
Since its invention, 3D printing continues to push the boundaries of technology. Moreover, researchers have managed the feat of creating fully functional synthetic blood vessels. We explain to you this significant scientific achievement. Until now, the major problem encountered during 3D printing of human organs was the creation of functional vessels and ventricles. So if it was…
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Navdy’s New Head-up Display Lets Car Drivers Use Smartphone On Windscreen
The start-up company Navdy is preparing to market a new head-up display that interfaces with an Android or iOS smartphone. It is able to project all the smartphone features and applications on the windshield of a car. The driver can then control them using voice or gestures. Using the smartphone while driving is not only forbidden, but…
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Sense: An Amazing Non-Inrusive Gadget To Measure And Enhance Sleep Quality
A company Hello has made a gadget named Sense that monitors all the factors that affect the sleep. It connects with a smartphone app and measures the quality of your sleep out of score of 100. This gadget is non-intrusive and does not disturb your sleep. Plenty of products that monitor the sleeping habits, are available…
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Jibo: World’s First Multifunctional Companion Robot For The Family
Jibo wants to become the first companion robot that is able to interact with all members of a family. It recognizes faces, understand natural language and can act as a personal assistant in daily routine of people. Still in its prototype stage,the fundraising for Jibo has been a great success. Marketing is scheduled by the end of…
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Scientists Are Developing Life Saving Car Seats To Detect Driver Drowsiness
A consortium of Europeen universities, companies and technology centers is working on the problem for detecting drowsiness of the drivers. Named as the project Harken, the plan is to incorporate heart rate and respiration sensors into the seat belt of a car. Technically quite simple, the system can be quickly integrated into the vehicles. According…
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Zcan: The World’s First Wireless Mouse Scanner
DTOI has made the world’s first scanner wireless mouse. The mouse is wireless and features a small scanner to get instant pictures of the scanned documents. We tell you more about this amazing gadget. Design to Innovation (DTOI) is a Hong Kong based company that has made the world’s first wireless scanner mouse. The mouse features…
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Ritot: World’s First Projection Watch Notifies You About Tweets, Emails, Missed Calls And Much More
Ukrainian based Michael Medvid has designed the world’s first connected projection watch. The watch is actually fitted with a projector that beams this information on your wrist. It notifies you about time, missed call, SMS messages, tweets, facebook posts and even e-mails. Ukrainian based engineer Michael Medvid has made something that you won’t believe in. It…
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Ladybird: A Futuristic Agricultural Robot In Action
We found this interesting video which shows a Ladybird like agricultural robot autonomously collecting data in a field to help the owner practice agriculture in more efficient and environment friendly manner. This robot functions on solar power. Designed and developed by Australian researchers from the University of Sydney, it is a part of the new generation of robots…