Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Informatics have developed the world’s first pair of glasses that can prevent facial recognition by cameras. It uses 11 near-infrared LEDs that can’t be seen by the human eye, but when passed through a camera’s imaging device, they appear as bright spots. Continue reading for a video and more information.
At $24000USD, the Brave Robotics “Transform Robot Version 7.2” may not be the most affordable gadget on the market, but it most certainly is one of the coolest. This remote-controlled robot goes from four wheels to two legs at the touch of a button. Unlike its predecessors, which took quite a while to transform, this version only takes 5-seconds. Continue reading for two videos and more information.
When you live in an extremely populated area like Tokyo, Japan, parking of any kind, especially for bicycles can be a bit hard to come by. Meet the ECO Cycle, an automated underground storage system for bicycles that can store up to 204 units and can retrieve a person’s bike in approximately 13-seconds. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Another day, another batch of bizarre beauty gadgets from Japan. First up, we have the Beauty Voice Trainer, which supposedly positions the tongue to open the voice passage, allowing a much stronger sound when singing. Continue reading to see five more bizarre gadgets that actually exist. – click the titles to be taken to product pages.
We have seen the future of robots, and they’ll be able to predict your every move. Japanese researchers have developed a robot that acts as a personal butler of sorts, anticipating when you’ll be opening the fridge or grabbing a beer. That’s right, it uses Microsoft Kinect and a database of 3-D videos to see if you’re going to move your glass in the instant before the pour. Continue reading to see how it works.
Japanese company Spiber has created an electric blue dress made of synthetic spider silk that’s at least five times stronger than steel, more flexible than nylon and three times stronger than body armor Kevlar. Continue reading for a video and more information.
Another day, another coffee artist. This time, we bring you a batch of incredible 3D coffee art pieces by Japanese barista Kazuki Yamamoto. Everything from “Hello Kitty to Vault Boy from the Fallout games (friggin’ Vault Boy!), Yamamoto whips up pop culture in steamed milk.” Continue reading to see more.
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Located in Japan’s Washuzan Highland Park, the Sky Cycle is a roller coaster that’s unlike any other, in that it requires riders to pedal through it, rather than just kick back and enjoy. While there aren’t any loops or spectacular drops, it most certainly is perfect for a romantic date, especially as the sun is setting. Continue reading for two videos, more pictures, and additional information.
File this under: unusual McDonalds items. It’s not the weekend unless you indulge in some fast food, right? Well, if you’re a geek who lives in Japan, you’ll be happy to know that McDonalds new Mega Potato, a giant order of french fries that will set you back about £3.92 ($5USD). Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additonal information.
Japan may be known for their awesome watches, ninja restaurant, Gundam cafe, and these strange inventions, but these five futuristic technologies are right up there with them. They include a “True 3D Display”, Live2D, and lots more. While many of these are conceptual technologies, they do provide a glimpse at what’s to come in the near future for consumers. Continue reading to see them all.