Disney VertiGo Wall Climbing Robot Car
Disney Research (I didn’t even know they had such a thing) in collaboration with ETH Zurich has created a little robot car. A robot car that can climb walls. The Disney Robot Car, VertiGo, uses two tilting propellers that are used to move the car and also help it cling to surfaces. Cool right? The […]
Flying R2-D2 Drone
On the same day that our “government” decides that everyone has to register their “drones” an R2-D2 drone hits the skies. The FAA is making it a requirement for people to register their unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Ridiculous in my opinion. I will rant alone loudly in my office about this while planning my move to […]
Tokyo Drone Hunting Squad
In more irrational drone fear, Tokyo is joining the shenanigans with a drone that can catch/snag other drones. Basically they are flying what looks like DJI Spreading Wings 900 which carries a 3 x 2 meter net. And no, this isn’t a joke. It should be, but it isn’t. Tokyo law enforcement officials will have […]
Shift Bitcoin Debit Visa Card
Bitcoin is pretty awesome. It is the closest thing to an anonymous currency that isn’t cash. Well, I think it is better than cash because our government, via the US treasury, can’t print more. In other words, no forced inflation. I guess it is closer to a digital version of physical gold than it is […]
Yamaha Takes The Clothes Off The R1 And Calls It The MT-10
The Yamaha R1 is a venerable super bike but doesn’t satisfy the needs of riders who prefer the “naked” bike look. You know, like the BMW S1000R or the Aprilia Tuono. The MT-10 is a thing of beauty and also a bit on the ugly side. Depends on the viewer or the angle I suppose. The 2016 […]
3D Printed UAV Hits 150MPH
This beast is the world’s first jet-powered, 3D printed UAV and hit hits 150mph. This collaboration between Aurora Flight Sciences and Stratasys is most likely the fastest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
PicoBrew Zymatic Home Beer Brewing System
The world’s first all-grain beer brewing appliance, the PicoBrew Zymatic ($1,850) makes brewing beer easy. Yep, easy… and according to the reviews pretty darn amazing. Just like a coffee maker takes the many coffee brewing steps and automates them into a simple appliance, the PicoBrew does the same for beer. To brew beer with the […]
DJI Osmo
DJI is known for their quadcopters no doubt. They, in my opinion, are the most reliable quads on the market today. Now they are applying their proven 3-axis stabilization to a handheld gimbal, the DJI Osmo ($649) with a 4k camera along for the ride. The camera shoots 4K video and up to 120fps at […]
Aeon GoPro Gimbal Stabilizer
The Aeon GoPro Gimbal Stabilizer (currently $320 on IndieGoGo) isn’t the first GoPro gimbal stabilizer on the market. There are plenty already in the market like the BeStable SteadyGim3 ($319), Feiyu G3 ($220), Feiyu G4 ($250), and the SCG Glide Gear Scopio ($229). So why a fundraiser campaign for another 3-axis GoPro? Well it looks pretty cool, […]
Single Wheel Hoverboard
The single wheel electric skateboard isn’t a new concept (remember the OneWheel?) but the Hoverboard refines the idea and adds to the existing technology. It has a longer range, faster top speed, a quicker charge time, and I imagine is lighter at 25-lbs. The only wheel is a 10-inch wheel directly in the center of the […]