The CyPhy PARC Hexacopter Can Stay In The Air Forever
Ok…Ok… The CyPhy PARC Drone (I hate the lose use of that term) can’t really stay in the air forever. Almost, though. The PARC hexacopter is what is known as a Persistent Aerial Reconnaissance and Communications (PARC) drone. That basically means that it can stay in the air recording video day and night without the […]
Nemo Special Ops Drill
I didn’t know the special forces got their own special drills, but apparently they do. This all black industrial looking electric drill is designed to be tough enough for the types of jobs that the special forces do. For example it is waterproof up to 100m (328ft), is saltwater resistant, has a 1000-watt brushless motor, […]
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 […]
Amazing Bridge Building Mega Machine
This massive 580 ton machine (SLJ900 32) has a single purpose, to build bridges. It appears to be living in China where growth of infrastructure is currently booming. To get an idea of the scale of this bridge building robot, look at how tiny the people working alongside it are.
Pet Treat Launcher
What crazy invention will they think of next? This Pet Treat Launcher ($14) does exactly what you imagine it would. It launches pet treats at your cat or dog. I guess they like that kind of thing? No batteries needed as the Pet Treat Launcher is spring loaded for optimal food launches. The real benefit […]
Nutella Jar Lock
Short of hiding your Nutella from your friends and family there really isn’t much you can do to protect it. This Italian hazelnut spread has become quite popular in USA over the last decade. Imagine heading to the cabinet to find your nutella jar has been scraped clean by your kids. Picture below for that […]
littleBits = Perfect For Fun Projects And Inventor Types
Whether you want to invent some new gadgets with out having to build every single module or are just trying to mod an existing household item Littlebits is worth a look. I recommend starting off with a littleBits Electronics Deluxe Kit ($199). That is a pretty good base to get playing and building. From there, […]
Human Hoist = Amazing
Mechanics without car lifts, or for quick checks under vehicles, should pay attention. The Human Hoist is battery powered, hydraulic driven, and spring torsion assisted personal lifting chair. What the heck does that mean? Watch the videos after the break and prepare to be amazed.
This $32 RollJam Gadget Can Open Most Cars And Garage Doors
Hacker Samy Kamkar releases another hack to keep folks up at night, the RollJam. Forget that it costs just $32 to build. Remember that it can open virtually every car and garage door on the road today. In case you haven’t heard of Samy Kamkar, he is the guy who released OwnStar to hack any […]
Tetra-POD Clamshell Trailer Opens To Become A Boat
The Tetra-POD is a handy little work/storage trailer that can be towed behind a car or ATV. Perfect for hauling anything from debris to your gear. That alone is not super amazing. In my best infomercial voice – “But that’s not all…”. The Tetra-POD lid opens and connects to the lower portion of the trailer […]