Thanks to advances in technology, the visually impaired can enjoy some of the luxuries that many of us take for granted, like cell phones and E-books. We've rounded up ten of the coolest and most creative examples for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see more.
It's called the TL1 and will cost you $55,000USD, but wealthy racing enthusiasts can now finally bring the track experience home. This system is basically "an ultra-realistic simulation of being behind the wheel, all brought to life thanks to three projectors which combine to give the driver a crystal-clear 180-degree view of the road." Continue reading for a full overview and video.
Spray-on antennas and edible food packaging are no longer concepts, but rather futuristic materials that actually exist today. Sure, some of these materials may be years from being released commercially, but they are definitely on the right path. Continue reading to see more.
Green / clean technologies have been the latest trend, and these ten examples showcase a few projects that may soon become a reality. They include: solar paint, vertical turbine technology, and more. Continue reading to see them all.
We have seen the future, and it's filled with human cyborgs, or so we'd like to think. Bionic technologies are closer than ever to reality and they include: exoskeleton suits, eyes, and even RFID chips designed to unlock doors. Continue reading to see more.
YouTube user "dereklmy" who is also a freshman at UC Berkley, decided to create an automated dorm room. Three months and hundreds of dollars later, this is what he came up with, "Romantic Mode" and all. Other features include: motion detection, wireless remote, and even a mobile application. Continue reading to watch a video demonstration.
Introducing the Volta Volare GT4, the world's first production-ready electric plane. Based on a standard airframe, this aircraft "runs on a hybrid powertrain similar to the one in the Chevrolet Volt, with batteries plus a backup gasoline engine." No word yet on pricing or availability. Since there is no video of the Volta Volare GT4...yet, continue reading to see another, non-production-ready electric airplane.
An electric plane could be significantly less expensive to operate than a conventional aircraft. A 200-mile electric-powered flight in a single-engine personal plane would consume about $20 of electricity, compared with about $80 worth of aviation-grade gasoline, and an electric motor has only one moving part, so it would be largely maintenance-free.[Source]
Less really is more in today's bustling world, especially when it comes to technology. Gone are the days of devices with instruction manuals that look like novels, and in are these innovative space-saving technologies. Continue reading to see them all.
Leviathan, which is set to officially open on May 12th at Canada's Wonderland, is the country's fastest and tallest roller coaster. Manufactured by Switzerland-based Bolliger & Mabillard, this coaster measures 5,486 feet (1,672 m) long, 306 feet (93 m) tall, and has a top speed of 92 miles per hour." Continue reading for a video and more pictures.
It's called the "ZecOO", and this electric motorcycle looks to be pulled straight from a futuristic anime. This environment-friendly machine takes 4-6 hours to charge, tops out at 75mph, and has a driving range of 55mi - 85mi before needing the plug. The "ZecOO" will be manufactured in limited quantities and priced from $70,000. No word yet on availability. Click here to view this gallery's first image. Continue reading for a video preview.
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