Saturn will be seen without rings from Monday. The rings of the planet will be tilted edge-on to the earth, making it impossible for them to see even through a telescope. This rare phenomenon only occurs every 14 to 15 years. ‘Saturn is going through a phase called ‘ring crossing’ when its rings become aligned just along our line of sight and are therefore becoming difficult to see. Something like this was first noticed around 400 years ago when Galileo first turned his telescope towards Saturn,’ said director, Nehru Planetarium, Dr Rathnasree, on Sunday. She said: ‘These rings keep tilting in different directions as viewed from Earth due to changing geometry as Saturn moves around the sun. Sometimes, the geometry is very favourable... (more...)
Visually handicapped people are facing difficulties to perform everyday communications. Sometimes, bad eye sight occurs to many people for reduced self confidence due to not being able to perform independently. This is an innovative concept device that will help visually handicapped people when they are in a mobile situation. This electronic device is combined with a speech synthesis and a digital camera with a shape of a traditional product. The speech synthesis is able to decode texts to voice streams and the screen can be used as a magnification in conditions when the speech synthesis is not working. One good example of such situations is when a visual handicapped person wants to illuminate for instance images or illustrations which can... (more...)
Sony Simplicity The Sony Simplicity Concept is a mobile phone, just a phone, nothing else. It’s made for people that don’t need the modern functions like SMS, Organizer, Camera, E-Mail, surfing and so on, it’s made for people that just want to communicate via phone. Just like in the good old days. Gallery: Sony Mobile Concept Sony Mobile Concept Concept Mobile Mobile Concept From Sony Sony Concept Mobile Model Read More →
IPSE is an advanced individual mobility concept that uses cutting-edge display technology and offers an innovative driving experience to the driver. The iconic and unique design of this concept car was driven from the VW logo which has a giant circle enfolded with a mesh frame. The virtual environment system of IPSE recognizes outside surrounding and then translates the same into virtual living things and objects. For instance, in “underwater” mode, the driver sees other vehicle as sea creatures... (more...)
The designers of Bugatti 57 Atlantic must have envisioned the Aliens to come from outer space, therefore, they designed this futuristic car to offer them something of their level from both design and performance aspects. This concept is somehow away from reality so far but according to the French designer, human mind is free to imagine of anything. Though the close to the ground design of this two-seater car is unique from any point of view, the front end matches a bit with Jaguar, on the other... (more...)
Feutrefon Feltphone is a concept foldable mobile handset fabricated with leather and felt. The white surface and inner black body of the phone is able to attract the attention of all range of users. When unfolded, the phone becomes flat, without any noticeable joint spot between the upper and lower part. The keypad is designed in an innovative way that gives the impression of touch buttons. The anatomy of the phone includes leather surface, velcro washer, display, electronic module keypad, SIM... (more...)
To address the ever-growing metropolitan city problems associated with real estate and parking place, many innovative ideas are constantly coming up from various designers and Metromorph is one of the most functional concept cars in this regard. It has been designed with the ability to ride up just like an elevator and turn into a balcony, eliminating the harassment of parking and paying for additional space in the apartment. This vehicle is powered with two in-wheel motors placed in the back of... (more...)
Magnet offers quite unique from both visual and spec aspects. The designer of this phone has given comprehensive effort to give the phone an uncommon outlook. This smart magent mobile phone features a high previous to light OLED display and a large solar cell panel which will recharge the phone all the time. This will allow the device a longer battery life which is the most concerning issue in the recent mobile phone industry. Moreover, the user can change the structure of the Magnet’s panel as... (more...)
Folding Bike :Zoomla is a concept “folding bike” designed to ensure better alternative for quick, portable and around-town transportation facility. The single-pivot design of this bike has given it quicker, easier and more intuitive fold than any other bike and the unique L-frame eliminates the usual steering tube. The handle of the bike is cleverly integrated on the handlebar to allow Zoomla to be rolled when its time to pack it away. The pedal deck uses a compact inner drive system... (more...)
Mac Motorcycles are the latest motorcycle design range consisting 4 bikes crafted by two British design studio Ellis Pitt and Xenephya Design. This development is an outcome of over 9 months of diligent effort of the design team. All the models comprise the same engine and feature 500 cubes of working volume. These concept designs are described by Ellis Pitt as an outcome of confusion between Italian motorcycle Chopper and some others. These concept models have been named as Spud, Peashooter, Ruby... (more...)
Gallery: Portable workbooks with various features and brands are ever-increasingly popping up everyday and designers are still looking to introduce more functional gadgets. Smartbook is a concept design by Freescale who has specially made six prototypes with a wide range of features. These modular mini-notebooks are based on ARM processors and emphasize on enhanced super-long battery life in order to fit in different usage patterns. These compact smartbooks, with brilliant look, durable made and... (more...)
Trik.E is a 3-wheeled human/electric powered concept vehicle that will offer all-season riding by protecting the rider from various weather conditions. This single seater features an innovative lean-steering mechanism that provides nimble but secured handling. The designer has not envisioned this vehicle as a bicycle, but as a great alternative of car for round the town transportation that can go everywhere a bicycle can go. The bike is easy to park and requires no license or insurance which means... (more...)