Futuristic Technology

ECHO Spin – Kinetic Powered Mobile Phone with Dual GUIs

Naka — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:18:41 +0000

ECHO SPIN is a conceptual mobile phone that is powered by the kinetic energy of its user. Once the device runs out of juice, just turn the back of the device, press the button, then spin the circular line. Following these simple steps would simply recharge the phone. In addition, the concept features two types [...]

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RACER T-10 – Race Handcycle

Naka — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:07:19 +0000

Designed for people with full or particle leg immobilities, RACER T-10 is a race handcycle that can be moved and steered with their hands and by inclining the body. Designer - Ernesto Rosales Ramírez Behance Profile (Thanks Ernesto!) RACER T-10 – Race Handcycle is a post from: Futuristic Technology

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Coral Lamp – Solar Powered Lamp Inspired by Corals

Naka — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:50:46 +0000

Drawing from the shapes of endangered coral species, Serbian designer Marko Vuckovic designed a series of innovative lighting system that creates an energetic aquatic environment very within your house. Called “Coral Lamp”, the system is comprised of a square shaped base-unit that holds a series of coral shaped light bulbs of varying heights. Each bulb [...]

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“When Nature Calls” = Public Urinal + Planter

Naka — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 07:20:50 +0000

Eddie Gandelman, an undergraduate industrial design student at the University of Cincinnati has come up with a conceptual urinal pod system that also functions as a planter. Called ‘When Nature Calls’, the urinal filters urine to water the plants, turning the waste generating process of peeing into a nurturing one. In designer’s own words: The [...]

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City Aquatic Transport (CAT) – Urban Transportation on Water

Naka — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:00:55 +0000

City Aquatic transport (CAT) is a fleet of multipurpose electric vehicles that occupy the waterways running through the busy areas of the city, helping daily commuters avoid the traffic congestion. Accessing into the CAT system is as simple as having a personal account. Once signed up, users can simply pre-book or directly order a craft [...]

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Volkswagen Aqua – Futuristic All-Terrain Vehicle

Naka — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:43:13 +0000

Volkswagen Aqua is a futuristic all-terrain vehicle that resembles a modern day hovercraft (air-cushion vehicle); may it be ice, land or water, Aqua is capable of travelling anywhere with a certain adjustable ground clearance. The vehicle does this by lifting itself up in the air by means of the force of a high air pressure [...]

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igglu – Sustainable Modular Computer

Naka — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:46:18 +0000

‘igglu’ is a conceptual computer system and a service which functions together to deliver the users with a sustainable personal computing experience. Designed to maximize energy and resource efficiency, the system is composed of two key components; the PC and the pedal generator. The PC is a sustainable modular unit which has been designed to [...]

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NIDA – Allows to Use Public Spaces as Personal Gardens

Naka — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:04:20 +0000

NIDA is a modular urban gardening system that allows city residents, mainly apartment dwellers, to have their own garden elsewhere in the city. Each unit provides a small gardening space that encompasses a water recovery unit, a garden unit and a compost unit, with storage for the tools underneath. Install the NIDA on one of [...]

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Renault Runner – Futuristic Taxi that Can Become a Train

Naka — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:54:54 +0000

Renault Runner is a futuristic taxi concept that can be transformed into a type of public transportation system by joining each unit with each other as a train. Joining is achieved through a secure wireless command, and up to 3 units/cabins can be connected this way. Besides using as a city car Renault Runner can [...]

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Electric Powered Café-Racer Concept

Naka — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:43:17 +0000

This is a conceptual café-racer style electric bike designed by Jyuusan Yoshinao, a designer from Japanese design studio “maru-ni-juu”. Features: Main-flame made of iron and sun-frame made of Aluminum Led lighting system FRP and Carbon body parts SR(Switched Reractance) motor 600w/1000W Regenerative Braking system(Throttle control) Mid gear – gear ratio 307% Rear gear(inside hub gear) [...]

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EV 2020 – Fully Autonomous Vehicle, Ideal for Commuters

Naka — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:04:49 +0000

Designed keeping daily commuter in mind, “EV 2020” is a fully autonomous electric vehicle that leaves the driver nothing to do but to enjoy a cup of coffee or to read a newspaper. It uses a NAV-I driver system that utilizes a bevy of sensors located on the vehicle and the GPS and an intelligent [...]

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Lawn Beetle – Makes a Ball Out of Clipped Grass

Naka — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:07:45 +0000

Inspired by the ‘Dung Beetle’, an insect who makes a ball out of dung, the South Korean industrial designer YunJin Chang have come up with a conceptual lawn mower model that resembles Dung Beetle in its form and function. Called “Lawn Beetle”, the new mower too is capable of creating a ball, but with grass [...]

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