Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Mazda Presents Rotary Engine Sports Car

mazda presents a new rotary engine sports car concept called the ‘RX-vision’ at the 2015 tokyo motor show. the car is powered by a next-generation ‘skyactiv-r’ rotary engine, the unconventional technology that is perhaps the most compelling symbol of the carmaker’s challenger spirit.
a proportioned front engine, rear wheel drive model, the concept represents a vision of the future from mazda. rotary engines are unique in that they generate power through the rotational motion of triangular rotors, unlike the reciprocating pistons in conventional automotive engines. overcoming numerous technical difficulties, the car company succeeded in commercializing rotary power, first in the ‘cosmo sport 110S’ in 1967, and then in several other models.
although not currently mass producing any rotary models, mazda never ceased its research and development activities. the carmaker chose the ‘skyactiv-r’ label for the most recent rotary engine to express its determination to continue delivering its customers unconventional technology and an uncompromising experience behind the wheel.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept By LEXUS

at the 2015 tokyo motor show, LEXUS exhibited the brand’s future flagship sedan, the ‘LF FC’. powered by a high output hydrogen fuel cell all-wheel drive system, the concept features a fresh styling theme that embodies an aggressive elegance a grand touring vehicle. an evolved version of the LEXUS signature grille with a new mesh design that dominates the front, while the daytime running lights extrude from the front fenders. the rear is highlighted by a set of taillights that adopt the same floating theme as the front. the roofline flows from the front to the rear in the same manner as a two door coupé would.
the spacious interior of the LEXUS ‘LF FC’ has been designed to wrap its passengers in a comfortable yet futuristic environment, while delivering the driver a highly dynamic cockpit. highlighting the new technology inside the concept is an advanced humanoid machine interface that can be operated by simple hand gestures, without the need to touch a panel or controls. a small holographic image on the centre console indicates where the system can interpret the user’s gestures to control the audio system and ventilation.
at the heart to the LEXUS is a hydrogen fuel cell system that powers the rear wheels, and also sends power to the two in-wheel motors in the front. the strategic placement of the fuel-cell stack at the rear of the vehicle, power control unit at the front and t-formation configured hydrogen fuel tanks result in front and rear weight distribution optimal for a sporty sedan.

Espresso Machine

a union of performance, ergonomics and design, la marzocco‘s ‘la curva’ radically alters the way people brew coffee through a modern interpretation of the lever machine standards of the 1950s. it gives the barista maximum control over pressure and security when pulling the desired coffee shot and provides greater thermal stability.
compared to most lever machines currently on the market, the ‘la curva’ prototype, which is entirely handmade in stainless steel, reveals cutting edge patented technology: more flexibility, with a safety lever system that reduces strain by 50%. the machine offers the possibility to modify the preloaded spring within the piston inside the extraction chamber. the la marzcocco model allows for a particular extraction from each group, as well as rapid regulation of pre-infusion pressure, adapting itself to any type of coffee blend.
a special pressure gauge detects the pressure of the water while it is actually filtering the coffee, with the added advantage of showing the actual pressure of the extraction. the original ergonomic design of ‘la curva’ is user-friendly to the both the barista and the technician. in addition to the easily adjustable tray, the machine’s lever permits a hormonal grip that doesn’t require any change of movement.

Deepflight Dragon Submersible Personal Water Travel

deepflight, was founded in 1996 by ocean engineer graham hawkes. together with a group of seasoned designers and engineers, they’ve developed a fundamentally new type of personal submarining that is a combination submersible and high-performance aircraft called ‘dragon’.

the ‘dragon’ has a fixed positive buoyancy, meaning that it will always naturally float back to the surface. it offers a proprietary technology that monitors and manages critical functions, allowing users to pilot the submarine with minimal training and provides the ability to set the depth limit on any particular dive.

the deepflight ‘dragon’ enables complete freedom to cruise alongside deep coral reefs and hover over ancient shipwrecks. four electric thrusters and an underwater lithium battery pack can operate for up to six hours between charges. at 1800 kilograms and only five meters in length, it is able to fit on most yachts, with little to no retrofit required.

SEYD Presents Symmetry Yacht Concept

dutch yacht firm sinot exclusive yacht design (SEYD) presented at the 2015 monaco yacht show, a bi-directional maneuverable concept yacht, ‘symmetry’. the layout of the megayacht works from the center outwards, which has advantages over a traditional linear setup. the spacious, balanced and symmetrical concept is a showcase of the future of yacht design to come.

‘the yacht’s layout is created by symmetrically building up from the center, instead of using the traditional linear setup,’ describes designer sander sinot of SEYD. ‘functions on the decks are organized around the central void with an intuitive logic. the symmetrical shape of the hull allows for a bi-directional course at sea, tight maneuvers and pivoting, ensuring comfortable tender transfers on the lee side of the lower deck’s mid-ship beach lounge. it was our aim to create a synergetic balance of functionality, beauty, engineering, and design. symmetry reflects a genuine owner-centered philosophy of the yacht as a custom-designed private estate, moving freely over the world’s oceans, offering an abundance of space to welcome beloved ones to indulge, work, play and enjoy life.’

The Collector Drone

transportation design masters student fredrik ausinsch at umea institute of design, proposed a drone to tackle the eruption of algae in the baltic sea. the algae sea collector would systematically remove the surface blooms which would result in a drastic reduction of toxins in the water, as well as prevent the spread anoxic sediments that would improve reproduction of local fish. the vessel pumps algae and water into a dewatering system and separates the biomass from the water. it would then be stored in a tank and the water reused to thrust the drone forward. the concept is based on hydrogen fuel cell technology with two electric driven pumps. the drone would be operated from an external cockpit located in a service boat nearby which also empties and refuels when needed. fredrik ausinsch believes that by removing the abundance of algae, the biomass can be a future resource for biofuel production for higher energy needs.

Self-Driving Concept By Mercedes-Benz

the ‘vision tokyo’ is the latest spatial experience concept to come from mercedes-benz. versatile and intelligently connected, the vehicle is an urban transporter that reflects the futuristic design idiom focused on captivating the young and progressive. mercedes-benz believe the role of the vehicle has changed for the latest generation of users. the spaciousness of the ‘vision tokyo’ marks a new conceptual approach for the german carmaker. the proportions are emphasized by the monochrome ‘alubeam’ paintwork and by the side windows screen-printed in the color of the vehicle for added privacy. surfaces and lines are illuminated in blue, providing unexpected highlights and are indicative of the concept’s emission-free electric drive system. a pointer to the potential for autonomous operation and the comprehensive system of vehicle environment sensors that this requires, including a 360 degree camera, is provided by the fin of the vehicle roof. the body shell of the ‘vision tokyo’ has been designed to allow the crash protect integration of a fuel cell-powered elective drive system. it combines a plug-in hybrid with a compact high voltage battery that can be charged con-tactlessly via induction. the electric system has a total range of 980 kilometers, with an option of 190 kilometers solely on battery power.

Tag Heuer Smartwatch

luxury watchmakers tag heuer are entering a completely different market, and pushing the swiss avant grade limits even further with the tag heuer ‘connected’ smartwatch. it’s equipped with direction wind and weather monitoring, ‘racechrono pro’ capability and google ‘fit’, each designed for the sensors featured in the wearable device. styled themes allow numerous display options and android ‘wear’ software connects users with thousands of apps that can be tailor to any taste. tag heuer provides a custom suite of micro applications including alarm and stopwatch features to optimize performance, precision and accuracy. computer chip company intel optimized an unique 1.6 GHz dual core processor for the tag heuer ‘connected’. it’s engineered to power a full range of features and a multitude of connectivity options so users can leave their phone at home and stay on the go over WiFi, or play MP3s from the 4GB memory storage to a bluetooth headset. and with all day battery life, the ‘connected’ watch will keep up without worrying about power usage. the case is made from titanium and includes horizontal and vertical fine brushed lugs. the smartwatch is ‘splash proof’ water resistant with a 1.5-inch sapphire crystal display. tag heuer is offering an assortment of vulcanized rubbers straps (green, blue orange, red, white, black and yellow) with titanium folding clasp and safety push buttons.

Personal Mobility Device

the success of the small team is based on introducing unique electronic technology for mass production with a design that is futuristic and follows the user’s perspective. all the components are powered by two 12 volt batteries, that offer the whill a range of 20 kilometers of travel and speeds of up to 6 km/h. the ability to go anywhere is in the details of wheels – the front tires are comprised of 24 smaller ones that rotate on the spot for omni-directional (side mobility with 360-degree rotation) versatility. furthermore, all four wheels are powered to overcome steps as high as 7.5 centimeters and can handle narrow alleyways, gravel, and grass without a problem. people with disabilities feel more uneasy and risk higher odds of injury when traveling shorter distances. the designers at whill, focused on the failures found in old wheelchair layouts and presented a modern ride, that combines both intuitive controls and comfortable use. the seat height, angle, length, as well as the foot support and arm rests are all alterable at delivery to fit the individual. tilting the joystick manages the directions, and side buttons offer the flexibility to accommodate a variety of comfort settings. the arm rests and seat have adjustment settings, where users can lift and slide for appropriate circumstances. the seating area glides to a maximum of 15 cm forward for shortening distances between beds and tables.

Panasonic's Autonomous Triangular Vacuum Cleaner

the panasonic ’rulo’ is the earliest triangular shaped robotic vacuum cleaner to enter the market. most vacuums are either round or square shape to get into corners. this triangular shape and the two side brushes help the robot clean deep into corners while preventing it from getting stuck in hard to reach areas. in addition, a variety of infrared and ultrasonic sensors recognize distances and obstacles to precisely clean the whole room. panasonic developed a unique roaming control that combines both ‘random running’ strategy – where the robot travels throughout the room efficiently, and a ’round running’ program to focus on busy areas where dust collects often like next to walls and corners. the japanese company added their latest lithium ion battery to ensure high charging cycles that also adapts to the amount of garbage being carried. the onboard computers can change traveling speeds if it’s too full, and predetermine return trips to the charging station for a completely autonomous performance.
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