Shrinky Dinks + Origami = Self Folding Robots on the Move
Who would have thought the toys we played with as kids would inspire a new generation of robotic “transformers?” For those of you who were not around yet or were too old to play with…
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The ‘New Tube For London’ Train Design Looks Like Something From Outer Space
London-based studio PriestManGoode unveiled the new train design for London’s underground transport system which the company calls the “New Tube for London”. The unique train design looks similar to a spaceship and features air conditioning,…
Bake Your Own Robot? MIT Researchers Working Toward Major Advancement In Robotics.
Yes… Bakable robots. MIT researchers feel strongly that the next major step in robotics is robots that you literally have to bake to build. Components of the robots could be produced by 3-D printers then…
Tired Of Overweight Luggage? Check Out This New Invention…
French designer Selma Durand may have invented a product that can help all of us ensure our luggage is not overweight and ready to be checked at the airport. Her new product, called the “Weighing…
The Ghost Gunner Can Manufacture AR-15s in a Matter of Hours from Your Home
Cody Wilson, responsible for the world’s first 3D-printed gun, has developed a machine called the Ghost Gunner capable of manufacturing unserialized semi-automatic rifle from the comfort of your own home. Wilson’s all-in-one desktop CNC mill…
New Bicycle Technology Triggers Traffic Light Sensors, Moving Cyclists On Their Way
Old technology for traffic lights set fixed timers that made people wait at lights, even if there was no other traffic at the intersection. In the old days, when the pace of life was slower,…
The Kiffy Urban Tricycle Provides a Fresh Take On Urban Transportation
French design firm Agence 360 developed a tricycle the company calls the Kiffy Urban Tricycle which puts a new spin on three-wheeled transportation. The Kiffy Urban Tricycle is light at only 28 pounds and is…
Watch The Future Of Naval Warfare, “The Ghost”, Fly Through Water With Ease
Private company Juliet Marine Systems has developed an incredible new stealth vessel called “The Ghost”, a multipurpose ship capable of exhibiting “stealth fighter aircraft and attack helicopter technologies.” The Ghost was specifically designed to provide…
South Korea Enlists Gun-Toting Sentry Robots to Patrol Its Border
The 250 kilometer demilitarized zone between South and North Korea, despite its name, is the most heavily militarized border in the world. On the South Korean side, there is one guard post every 50 meters,…
Paypal to Accept BITCOIN in Move to Mainstream Crytocurrencies
IndustryTap has reported on BITCOIN and its potential to change the world in articles including “Satoshi Nakamoto, BITCOIN & the Depoliticization of Money“. The world financial system indeed seems prone to cyclical ups and downs,…
