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Omni-Crawler: Has the Wheel Finally Been Reinvented?
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At the recently concluded Innovation Japan 2011, a group of researchers from the robot-obsessed, ever-innovative Osaka University in Japan presented the Omni-Ball, a ball-shaped wheel that can move in all directions. They then used the Omni-Ball to create the Omni-Crawler, a small vehicle that – yep, you catch on quick… |
September 30th, 2011
Chariot Skates: One More Way to Get a Sports-Related Injury
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This unusual looking contrivance most definitely isn’t your everyday roller skate. Chariot Skates combine the mobility of rollerblades with movements that are reminiscent of skiing. To ride in a pair of Chariot Skates, you place your foot in the stirrup and then strap your leg into the top half. Pushing… |
December 22nd, 2009
World’S Wackiest Racers: the Fastest Furniture Movers I Know
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Looking for a zippy way to get around town? Sure, you could buy a car, or a bike, or maybe even a Segway, right? Well what about a bed on wheels? At least that way you could take a nap if you get stuck in traffic, right? Auto-modder Edd China… |
November 3rd, 2009
Mayfair Steamer Secretary Trunk: One Classy Office on Wheels
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Does your work require you to relocate frequently? Do you consider yourself a person with sophisticated tastes, and do you have enough money to throw on your desires? Are you a member of the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? Are you Ron Burgundy? If you answered yes to any of those… |
September 16th, 2009
Runaway R/C Ramen Noodle Cart: Why? Why Not?
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The latest in a long line of strange and wonderful gadgets from Japan, this remote-controlled vehicle is modeled after one of those Ramen noodle carts you might see on the streets of Yokohama (mama). The tiny noodle cart runs on 4 AA batteries, and can cruise along at up to… |
September 10th, 2009
LEGO Skateboard for Some Bricktacular Shredding
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LEGO artist extraordinaire Nathan Sawaya’s recent project is this super sweet LEGO skateboard. It’s actual size, and based on the close-up picture of the wheels I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s not actually ride-able. According to the artist, his inspiration came about thusly: “My friend… |
September 13th, 2008
Ampbot: Like a Robot on a Segway With a Boom Box
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Hot off the presses is the A.M.P.Bot, a unique roller-bot that moves around using a gyroscopic balancing system that works much like the Segway Personal Transporter. A.M.P. stands for “Automated Musical Personality”. That’s because the wheeled robot can follow you around and play your tunes wherever you go. When set… |
June 19th, 2008
Pimp My Segway
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Got an old Segway scooter lying around? Why not give it a makeover and get rid of that drab grey exterior? California’s Segway Junkyard takes the personal transportation devices and gives them new life with custom paint, metal trim and shiny chrome wheels. They’ve even made a version with a… |
November 5th, 2007
