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2012-08-08

Apple's Holographic Display Concept

Why Apple Will Turn to Holograms - Businessweek

[...] here is a prediction—Apple devices will soon project holograms like you’ve never seen. This is not mere speculation, but insight based on Apple’s patents, recent acquisitions, and the business imperative to do something to break free of the tablet clutter.

In November 2010, Apple patented a three-dimensional display system that would “mimic a hologram” without requiring special glasses. The patent narrative is fascinating, noting that one current market gap in screen technology is the ability of a device to project stereoscopic 3D images to multiple viewers at the same time.

Apple patents 3D display with holographic images and Kinect-like gesturing - SlashGear

Under this patent, the virtual items in this 3D space can include nearly any object that can be grasped and manipulated within the virtual space, including sheets of paper, hand tools, paint brushes, pencils, pens, knives, scissors, etc. Any manipulation of these virtual objects or controls can also be further reinforced with audio feedback, such as clicking sounds for virtually rotating knobs, flicking switches, or pressing buttons.






Apple patent reveals plans for holographic display - Telegraph

Apple also proposes using 3D imaging technology to track the movements of multiple viewers and the positions of their eyes so that the direction the image is deflected by the screen can be subtly adjusted to ensure the picture remains sharp and in 3D. The patent claims this technology would also create images that appear to be holographic because of the ability to track the observers movements.

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"As well as watching 3D movies, Apple's system would have a ton of applications in science, engineering, design and education, while 3D iPhones and iPads would be killer.


"It's easy to imagine things like amazing 3D textbooks and instructional videos. 3D gaming on an iPad would be an incredibly immersive gaming experience."

Apple said it does not comment on patents.


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2012-05-29

The 'Circle' Printer Concept

Circle Printer Concept » Geeky Gadgets

Designer Yang Jae Wook has created an innovative take on the humble printer, re-designing the traditional rectangular design in to something a little more rounded.

Circle concept reinvents the printer - PC & Tech Authority

Posted on Yanko Design, mock ups show that this "continuous printer" takes up less space and looks infinitely better than regular printers – all good stuff considering we no longer print off every email we receive.

The sheet of paper slots in the top of Circle and then rotates around the vertical drum before it's ejected out the other side. It's not a particularly revolutionary mechanism – pun intended – but no-one seems to have applied the idea in this way before.


Circle – A Continuous Printer by Yang Jae Wook » Yanko Design


One of the most annoying computer peripheral on anyone’s desk is the printer. It’s noisy, it vibrates and it takes up so much space! Which is why I’m all for innovations that look at minimizing size without losing functionality. ‘Circle’ is one such attempt that has impressed me. One look and you won’t even realize that it’s a printer, looks more like humidifier or a fancy pot. Wish that manufacturers would look in this direction too; HP are you listening?



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2011-02-04

Valtra ANTS Tractor Concept

ANTS – Future Tractor-Trailer Design Concept | Green Big Truck


Designers at the Finnish tractor company Valtra have come up with their vision of the future of agricultural machinery with the ANTS machine.  This is a modular concept vehicle that can do everything from the field to delivery.  The concept was featured in Wired Magazine at Valtra’s unveiling on the company’s 60th anniversary.


The ANTS concept is named after the Valtra’s current lineup of models: the A, N, T, and S series.  The concept is a versatile, lightweight system of modular tractor-trailer pieces that can be added or subtracted according to task need.



Valtra

ANTS concept

The future of customization

Farmers and contractors in the future will need versatile, lightweight and powerful machinery that allows them to handle tasks beyond traditional tractor usage and maintain maximum efficiency on their farm. Valtra ANTS was designed to meet these challenges while respecting Valtra’s traditions.


Collected from: Valtra 60 years




Concept machine Valtra ANTS looks to the future

27.01.2011
Valtra's 60th anniversary visualizes the future by presenting the concept machine: ANTS.

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ANTS is a modular solution. It comprises two basic modules: The soldier, with a power of some 100 kW, and the worker, with a power of 200 kW. Both can act together or work individually. For supervisory tasks there is a cab that can be fitted onto both machines. When executing heavy work requiring the participation of an operator, the modules can be interlocked i.e. the rear wheels are adjusted to a narrow track while the front wheels of the other machine are moved abreast and the machines interlocked. In this mode a queen becomes available, with articulated steering and maximum power of 400 kW.

The cab is a capsule that can be attached to both basic modules. It can rotate and may be placed at the front, rear or on top of the basic module. The cab may be lowered for safe access; most tractor related accidents occur when getting in and out of the cab.
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2010-12-07

The Jaguar C-X75 Concept Car

Jaguar C-X75 on Cool Hunting

Elegance, power and sustainability combined in Jaguar's 75th anniversary concept car





Jaguar C-X75 Concept Car Revealed at the Paris Auto Show - News - RoadandTrack.com



As part of its ongoing celebration of its 75th anniversary, Jaguar unveiled the C-X75 supercar concept at the Paris Auto Show. This Jag is a unique 2-seater that blends electric power with gas turbine technology.





The C-X75 – At a Glance

DESIGN – A celebration of 75 years of beautiful, fast Jaguars which points the way to a new design language

PERFORMANCE – 0-100kph (62mph) in 3.4 seconds, top speed of 330kph (205mph) and 80-145kph (50-90mph) in just 2.3 seconds

PROPULSION SYSTEM – A Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (RE-EV) using a unique combination of electric motors and micro gas-turbines to increase its range to 900km (560 miles)

EMISSIONS – A zero tailpipe emissions range of 110km (68 miles) while running solely on battery power

SUSTAINABILITY – By capitalizing on its plug-in charge capability the C-X75 will produce just 28 grams of CO2 per kilometer on the EU test cycle

CONSTRUCTION – Jaguar's advanced lightweight aluminum construction techniques provide great weight-saving and economy benefits. Additionally, up to 50 percent of the metal content is recycled

ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS – Drag coefficient of 0.32Cd and active downforce created through the use of an underbody Venturi

THEATER – A dramatic entrance to the car is created by striking electro-luminescent wire lighting which alters to enhance the driving experience

UNIQUE USER INTERFACE – The touchscreen Jaguar Co-Pilot interface manages the information workload by predicting the needs of the driver

BESPOKE MATERIALS – Interior seamlessly blends traditional, hand-tailored leathers with textured neoprene panels and two different aluminum finishes


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2009-07-04

Project Nomad -- A Futuristic Concept Vehicle

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Project Nomad - Jason Battersby

What if a vehicle could run off of mother nature? The Nomad is powered by eating the natural vegitation, which is also fed through to the driver. To be used for competitive events, tourism and exploration, the Nomad is agile and aware, using gps technology to map out the richest vegitation areas for maximum power consumption.
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Jason Battersby


Nomad concept vehicle makes commuting easy for modern nomads
The Nomad not only looks like a beast, but also moves, on its legs, like a living being, which makes it ideal for off-road rides and adventure trips. The concept includes a helmet and survival pack for the rider that will find good use in the off-road adventure rides.
project nomad
project nomad
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Sources:
  1. YouTube - JBDESIGNTV's Channel
  2. YouTube - Project Nomad - Jason Battersby
  3. Jason Battersby - Toronto, Canada - Project Nomad
  4. Nomad Concept Vehicle Makes Commuting Easy For Modern Nomads - The Design blog
Related:
  1. Project Nomad Takes Driving To Its Ancient Roots - Auto Motto
  2. Jason Battersby - Toronto, Canada - Project Nomad
  3. The new Cafe (racer) Society: Jason Battersby's Project Nomad.
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2009-01-16

LightLane -- The Personal Bike Lane

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Bike Safety Concept of the Day: LightLane - The Personal Bike Lane. Bike lanes are few and far between. Enter LightLane: A virtual bike lane-projecting laser that you mount to the back seat of your ride. [via.]

Bike Safety Concept of the Day: LightLane - The Personal Bike Lane.

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LightLane, a safety concept from the clever designers at Altitude, Inc. The system projects a virtual bike lane (using lasers!) on the ground around the cyclists, providing drivers with a recognizable boundary they can easily avoid. The idea is to allow riders to take safety into their own hands, rather than leaving it to the city.

Light Lane - Concept from Altitude’s Alex Tee and Evan Gant

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Instead of adapting cycling to established bike lanes, the bike lane should adapt to the cyclists. This is the idea behind the LightLane. Our system projects a crisply defined virtual bike lane onto pavement, using a laser, providing the driver with a familiar boundary to avoid. With a wider margin of safety, bikers will regain their confidence to ride at night, making the bike a more viable commuting alternative.

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Related:
The Daily What
GOOD » Superb Idea: Bike Lane That Travels With You»
Light Lane - Concept from Altitude’s Alex Tee and Evan Gant « Dustbowl
Altitude Inc. — A product innovation firm.
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2009-01-03

Micro Dwellings -- A Micro Home Concept

Micro Dwellings by N55

Here’s another micro home concept from the artists of N55. It’s a housing system constructed from truncated octahedrons. Due to the perfect symmetry of a truncated octahedron multiple units can be joined to form larger more complex structures. It has 8 regular hexagonal faces and 6 square faces. When assembled these flat faces also form the supporting structure. The size is limited only by the material’s size and strength.

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MICRO DWELLINGS

Construction:
Door with lock. Windows
and doors also function as docking ports with other modules.
Detachable legs mounted on hydraulic jacks.
Interior with combined table and bed.
Truncated octahedra, truncated tetrahedra and cuboctahedra
combined.
MICRO DWELLING SITUATIONS:
MICRO DWELLINGS, London 2006
MICRO DWELLING submerged version, In collaboration
with UC3 Nautilus, Copenhagen 2008
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Related:
Micro Dwellings by N55 - Tiny House Design
N55
Manual for micro dwellings
Micro Dwellings: Movable Housing Modules : TreeHugger
Micro Dwellings - we make money not art
Inhabitat » MICRO DWELLINGS by N55
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2008-12-12

The Baja 1000 Buggy

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Concept
Cars: Baja 1000 Buggy



The Baja 1000 Buggy features an all-electric
drivetrain
The Baja 1000 Buggy is a design created by Dong Tran,
a Vietnamese-American Senior Automotive Design student
at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. The Baja
1000 Buggy is a winner of the 2009 Michelin Challenge
Design competition. It won in both the vehicle design
and wheel design categories.
Michelin Challenge Design Baja 1000 Buggy concept
Michelin Challenge Design Baja 1000 Buggy concept

The Baja 1000 concept utilizes radical new wheel and tire
technology to enhance the single rider race buggy. The
inwheel motors of the concept feature brushless motors
along with wheels that were inspired by Francis turbines.
The spokes of the wheels turn into the center of the wheel
motors and draw in air to provide cooling air to the hot
electrical motors. The exhaust of the vehicle consists
of pure water and can be recycled to help hydrate the
driver during the long race.
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About The Michelin Challenge Design


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Related:
Michelin Challenge Design Baja 1000 Buggy | Concept Cars
Michelin Challenge Design Baja 1000 Buggy Photo Gallery | Concept Cars
Baja 1000 Buggy: Green And Mean Desert Racer - The Design blog
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2008-12-06

GADarchitecture Future Housing

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GAD(lab)_future housing

Global Architectural Development is an Istanbul and New York based company, which performs architectural practice, research and concept design. » Read More

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GAD Architecture is committed to finding innovative approaches to architecture and creating new spatial experiences with projects and ideas.

ANDALUS

Libia, 2008. Projected

organic
structured ornament
fractal

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Trendir: MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

A New Concept in Modern Homes - Andalus

This futuristic house, designed for a private client in Libya, features a series of smooth arches that form windows and doorways through its organic-inspired frame. Andalus is just one project of many that GAD is testing with the new technology. GAD Architecture.
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GAD designers are adopting and appropriating techniques for new alternatives in architecture using mathematician, Stephen Wolfram’s computer program, ‘Mathematica.’

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Related:
GAD
GAD(lab)_future housing on Vimeo
GAD Projects
GAD - ANDALUS
A New Concept in Modern Homes - Andalus | Modern House Designs
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