Man vs Machine: Deep Green Pool-Playing Robot Ready to Hustle

clipped from gizmodo.com What IBM's Deep Blue computer is to Chess, Deep Green may soon be to the felt table. The impressive system of cameras and robotic gantries, from the computer vision lab at Queens University, is already at a "better-than-amateur level". What's also cool is that the technology has spun off an augmented reality projection. It basically lets you cheat and line up shots like you can playing a pool video game. I'm betting it won't be long until we see that sort of thing show up in night spots where drunk folk can appreciate the eye candy. Oh, and unless you're a handbag trance fan, turn down your speakers for the video.

Audi R8 Spyder

Habba habba!

clipped from www.uncrate.com What do you add to the fastest, sexiest Audi ever made? Open air. The Audi R8 Spyder ($TBA) is a new drop-top version of Audi's signature Supercar, featuring a 5.2 V10 engine pumping out 525 hp, twin oval tail pipes, a brushed aluminum frame for the windshield, a retractable soft-top, all-wheel drive, and all the LED lighting a geek could ask for.

Mantra: Automated system for immediate rescue on beach

clipped from www.thedesignblog.org Increasing beach casualties during the peak season has been an alarming issue for lifeguards across the world. Providing a solution, British designer Adam Scott in collaboration with BSA (British Surfing Association) has designed an automated life saving system for beach lifeguards that promises better surveillance and minimizes causalities in coastal areas. Dubbed “Mantra,” the beach rescue system lies on the seabed during peak season, just off the coast, and uses small hairs on its surface to collect and store sustainable energy from tides and waves, known as “Super Cillia Skin.”

Andrea air purifier uses indoor plants for air purification

clipped from www.thedesignblog.org Natural plants are perhaps the best and most effective air purifier which not only provides fresh air to breath healthy but also beautifies the surroundings. Harnessing the natural process of air purification, Harvard designers Mathieu Lehanneur and David Edwards has come up with an innovative air purifier that makes use of indoor plants to filter air. Dubbed “Andrea,” the eco-friendly air purifier absorbs toxic gases to filter them through the leaves and roots of the plant within and puffs out fresh air. Moreover, you don’t need expensive or hybrid plants for this, because plants as universal as Spathiphyllum (peace lily), Dracaena marginata (red-edged dragon tree), Chlorophytum comosum (spider plant) and Aloe vera are ideal for air purification. The natural air purifier will be available by this autumn for $199.

Now, that’s an intelligent fire extinguisher

Kijk zeker ook naar de video!
Wel ff alle deuren open laten in huis!

clipped from www.coolbuzz.org Have you heard the word “intelligent” being used to describe a fire extinguisher? Okay, if you were to use this word and that too for a fire extinguisher, then what qualities would you look for? Fine, not fine as in fine, actually the name of that intelligent fire extinguisher is “FINE.” An intelligent fire extinguisher effectively designed to fight against domestic fire. The problem with domestic fire is not when you’re around, it’s when you’re out and the fire gets out of control. Though, you can even use it a traditional fire extinguisher, but thanks to a rolling base (more like a robot) it automatically gets to the impact zone and deals with the situation. As soon as its infrared thermometer sense flames, it first alerts the fire department and in the meanwhile follows the smoke detector, evading obstacles with built-in collision sensors, and puts out the fire. Intelligent, sure it is. Check it out in action after the jump.

German-Engineered Die Nachteule Is the World's Most Powerful Reading Light

Maar wat als je geen bril draagt om deze aan te hangen???

clipped from gizmodo.com Designed and engineered in Germany, the Die Nachteule reading light slaps an LED on your glasses that's as bright as a 60-watt bulb. So whether you are exploring the Harry Potter series or a cave, this clip has you covered. The Die Nachteule also features 40 hours of battery life and a weight of only 8 grams (as you know, the Germans always make good stuff). No word on when or if this reading light will ever make its way to the States, but I'm not in any rush. The last thing we need over here is a guy wearing a Bluetooth headset, glasses and one of these things simultaneously. [Meineeule]

Eye Candy caddies

Je zou oor minder (terug) gaan golfen!!!

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