EAZ Disabled Mobility Device Is An Innovative Mobility Solution For Physically Disabled Person

EAZ Disabled Mobility Device concept eliminates the discomfort and disregard of riding a wheelchair that usually physically disabled person experiences. The innovative mobility device actually is a combination of a wheelchair and a walker that revolutionizes the mobility solution of moderately disabled people. Not only disabled person, even the old community can stylishly rely on this concept as their personal transportation solution. This two wheeled mobility device features a self balancing mechanism where users can travel both on a standing and seating configuration which will give users the freedom of moving around.

Designer : Grayson Stopp

Sau một số lời đồn đoán về cái tên “Next Racing Standard”, vừa qua Honda đã xác nhận sự tồn tại của siêu môtô NSF250R.B

Sau một số lời đồn đoán về cái tên “Next Racing Standard”, vừa qua Honda đã xác nhận sự tồn tại của siêu môtô NSF250R.

Bên cạnh một số thông tin liên quan, Honda NSF250R còn được công bố hình ảnh thật và video thử nghiệm siêu xe trên đường đua. Theo kế hoạch, Honda Honda NSF250R sẽ tham dự giải đấu Moto3 sắp tới với động cơ dung tích xylanh 250cc, 4 thì đồng thời thay thế phiên bản 125cc, 2 thì hiện nay vào năm 2012.

Mặc dù hãng xe Nhật Bản hiện nay vẫn chưa tiết lộ nhiều nhưng dựa vào những luật định của Moto3 thì Honda NSF250R sẽ có dung tích 250cc và công suất giới hạn ở mức 14.000 vòng/phút.

Cũng theo những tiết lộ từ phía Honda Racing Corporation, Honda NSF250R được thừa hưởng những chi tiết tiêu biểu từ phiên bản RS125R 125GP. Bản thân RS125R 125GP là một cái tên đình đám vì từng giành nhiều chiến thắng tại giải đua xe môtô thế giới và gắn liền với tên tuổi của những tay đua nổi tiếng như Dani Pedrosa hay Andrea Dovizioso.

Một số hình ảnh rò rỉ của Honda NSF250R:

Nguồn: Vũ Ngọc - AutoPro »

Siêu xe hàng hiếm Pagani Huyara có giá bán

Hãng Pagani vừa cho biết mỗi chiếc siêu xe Huyara sẽ có giá khởi điểm là 1.358.500 USD và sẽ chỉ có 20 chiếc “ra lò” trong năm nay.

Đối với các nhà phê bình và đông đảo các fan hâm mộ, Pagani Huyara có thể sẽ không được xem là model ưa nhìn nhất nếu so với một số siêu xe tuyệt đẹp khác. Tuy nhiên, với sức mạnh vượt trội, siêu xe này lại tạo được sức hấp dẫn, mê hoặc lòng người. Mỗi chiếc Huyara đều được trang bị động cơ V12, tăng áp kép, 6,0 lít cho công suất 700 mã lực, mô-men xoắn hơn 1000 Nm (737 lb-ft). Ngoài ra xe còn được trang bị thêm hộp số 7 cấp tuần tự và có khả năng đạt tốc độ tối đa lên tới 370 km/h.

Về ngoại hình, Huyara được thiết kế kiểu cửa lật cánh chim, với các bộ phận thân xe được làm bằng sợi carbon nên trọng lượng của xe được giảm đi đáng kể (trọng lượng khô là 1.350 kg). Chiều dài của xe là 4.605mm, chiều dài cơ sở là 2.795mm, cao 1.169mm, và rộng 2.036mm.

Pagani cho biết họ sẽ bắt đầu bán Huyara tại thị trường Mỹ vào khoảng cuối năm nay.

Dưới đây là những hình ảnh của siêu xe Pagani Huyara:

Nguồn: Quang Luận - VnMedia »

Beautifully Disposed Trash

The sight of ugly trash bins in scenic parks certainly mars the natural beauty. Bryant Park Litter Receptacles and Recycling Bins put an end to the eyesores and appear as inspirational pieces that urge us to be responsible citizens. The bins come in three variations, one for general trash, one for papers and one for cans and bottles. The linear detailing, colors and operational slits match the function of each bin.

Details

• Plain detailing on the petal castings with a fern green color coating is used for the trash units.
• Linear detailing that relates to the shape of the opening for newspapers and magazines, with a lime green color coating is used for paper recycling units.
• Organic detailing that relates to the shape of the opening for bottles and cans, with a blue color coating is used for the plastic and metals recycling units.
• The outer basket or petals are powder-coated aluminum castings supported together by powder coated inner-ring ductile-iron castings.
• The flip-up hinges and lid are made from fabricated and spun stainless steel plate.
• The inner liner that contains the standard plastic trash bags comes in two versions, expanded steel mesh or rotationally molded polyethylene.
• The units are heavy duty but are lightweight, easy to use and move around.
• The molds for the branded petals have loose parts that allow for the customization of the branded petals and can include other park names or logos.

Ignacio Ciocchini for the Bryant Park Corporation in New York designed this line of litter receptacles but the units are commercial products that are for sale to be used in other urban areas or parks. Other parks in New York, like Herald Square Park, Greeley Square Park and sections of Broadway Boulevard, are already using it and several parks in the United States are currently considering its use.

Designer: Ignacio Ciocchini for the Bryant Park Corporation in New York

Water is Money

The +-water meter is a digital device that attaches to faucets and gives you accurate feedback about usage. It stands out from other meters by converting the consumed liters into actual cost! Now you’ll know your water bill in advance, sort of!

Designer: Young-Suk Kim

Fast and Furious in 2025

The Aerius concept is a high performance electric vehicle for 2025. The concept is combines the performance of race cars with emerging sustainable energy sources and materials. It’s driven by Michelin Active in-wheel electric motors at the rear and on-board electric motors in the front for instantaneous acceleration and agile handling. The aerodynamic body to reduces energy consumption and solar panels re-charge the carbon nanotube super-capacitors to extend its range while emitting zero carbons. Time travel will cost extra.

The form of the vehicle is heavily influenced by formula 1 race cars. The strong wheel arches hints at the four-wheel drive of the vehicle giving it a strongly planted road stance. The elegant clean glasshouse that runs the length of the vehicle represents the clean purity of the vehicle meaning zero emissions and the diffuser side blade links the whole aesthetic back to race cars.

Designer: Pei-Cheng (Patrick) Hsieh

For The Single Person Family

Meet MET, a two-person vehicle for the single person family of the future. The need for massive cars is dwindling so MET was designed to address the social constructs of future families to meet the needs and possibilities of an electric future. Instead of massive and heavy battery backs, the rear wheel is the battery. It can be swapped for a charged one from public stations or home charging units.

Render: Hae-Won Jo

Design: Kyu-Hyun Lee & Sol Lee

IHHS 2011 Preview: Aladdin Collapsible Bowls

One of our favorite categories of ID is homewares -- tools to help everyday people do the things they love to do best -- and we're looking forward to seeing what the upcoming annual International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago has in store for us. At this year's preview event, we were excited to see space-saving and ergonomic products covering all areas of homewares.

Fresh off their Good Design Award, Aladdin debuted their innovative line of collapsible storage and serving bowls. The above is their Collapsible Salad Set which not only has a removable colander, but 3 smaller leak-proof collapsible ingredient containers that can be nestled and stored in the Salad Set Lid. Check out the 3-bowl "lunch" set, Steamer Set and the product demonstration after the jump! Stay tuned for more exciting news from the International Home and Housewares Show!

BMW Activate the Future Documentary Series

A few weeks ago BMW launched Activate the Future, a series of documentary interviews that explore what our future could be. It borders a bit on the overly optimistic, but of course, I love that. "Wherever You Want To Go" is the first release in the series, in four parts. They include some of the most influential scientists, academics, pioneers, and entrepreneurs of our time, this four-part documentary paints a unique picture of technology, culture, cities, our past, present and how it all relates to the future of mobility. including astronaut Buzz Aldrin, Chris Anderson of Wired Mag, Robin Chase, founder of Zip Car, Marissa Mayer of Google, Syd Mead (I don't need to explain who that is), George Whitesides of Virgin Galatic, Mike Musto of Ridelust, and many more. I love that they got Mike in there because he plays the skeptical and hilarious yet wants it to be real Han Solo role in the group. Just to balance it out.

Check it out here:

Part 1: The New City

Part 2: The Future Isn't What it Used to Be

Part 3: Reinventing Mobility

Part 4: How we will learn to stop worrying and love the future. (forthcoming)

Thanks to designer, core77 moderator, and BMW owner Richard Kuchinsky for the link.

There is a healthy discussion going on about it in the forums as wellHERE.

Stuff that You Stick on Your iPhone Steadily Getting Bigger

If you designed the perfect little rectangle, would you bristle if companies started designing little form-interrupting gewgaws to slap onto it? I guess that's the price you pay for ubiquity. And you can't deny that some of these widgets add good functionality, like the Glif.

And while it looks a bit absurd, PhotoJojo's latest $35 iPhone add-on is a telephoto lens. It gives you 8x zoom, features a manual focus on the lens body, and comes with a stabilizing tripod.

Prior to the telephoto lens, PhotoJojo kicked off the camera-add-on thing with their FishEye, Macro and Wide Angle cameraphone lenses:

More recently, Square made the credit-card slider add-on, turning you into a self-contained retail operation:

The GoBiz i-Microphone runs $25 and will reportedly boost recordings by 12 decibels. Plugs right into the headphone jack and uses RF shielding to block interference and feedback:

Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting: March 10th, 2011

Join us on March 10th for the Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting called Design for Social Change.

This student-led event will take place in the Ballroom at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Designers from all over Chicago will meet to discuss how design can become a motivator for social participation.

7pm Light snacks, including tea and coffee will be provided.

7.30pm Presentations from various speakers including Sharon Burdett from Strand Design, Antonio Garcia from GravityTank, and more!

8.30pm Networking and Discussion

Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall

Thursday, March 10th 2011, 7pm

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

The Ballroom

112 South Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 60603

RSVP, space is limited: http://townhallmeeting.eventbrite.com/