Inspired by the eye of a fly, the Microelectronic Systems Laboratory at Switzerland’s Federal Institute of Technology has developed a camera that takes pictures from nearly all angles and projects 3D images. Over one hundred cameras, similar to those used in mobile phones, are crowded onto a metallic hemisphere the size of an orange. Algorithms calculate the distance between the camera and objects being filmed in order to do the 3D reconstruction, allowing us to see images in a whole new way.

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• http://lsm.epfl.ch/
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Lithuanian designer Zivile Januskaityte has conceived an all-purpose futuristic kitchen table called Cook ‘n’ Roll, which contains all necessary appliances for food preparation. Cook ‘n’ Roll consists of a cooktop, dishwasher, sink, oven, sanitizer, and a storage compartment for kitchen utensils. The innovative table has an easily movable rolling inductive top that allows people to use all of the available table functions, and the surface is cleaned and disinfected in the under-part of the table using negative ions. The Cook ‘n’ Roll table brings efficiency and innovation to the kitchen, allowing people to multitask like never before.

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Daniel Mellinger, Dr. Nathan Michael, and Professor Vijay Kumar are heading a project at the University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP (General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception) Lab that takes the concept of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to new heights. The GRASP Lab has developed an autonomous quadcopter that can navigate through extremely small spaces, work with other quadcopters, and lift heavy objects. The quadcopter is designed for military purposes and could one help assist troops in a combat zone.

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• http://www.grasp.upenn.edu/
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Maptor is a new concept designed by Jin-Sun Park and Seon-keun Park, two students at the Samsung Art & Design Institute (SADI). The device is a combination of a map and a projector that can display a map onto any surface, from the wall to the palm of your hand. Maptor is as compact as a tube of lipstick, and can easily be carried and transported. It also includes a built-in GPS, allowing lost tourists to find out where they are and chart their next adventure, as well as zooming capabilities. Maptor eliminates the need to ever carry a paper map again.

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The Hamburg-based company SkySails has developed a wind propulsion system that will cut both fuel cost and fuel consumption for shipping companies. The SkySails propulsion system consists of a large foil kite, an electronic control system for the kite, and an automatic system to retract the kite. The kites have an area of around 3,400 square feet, and can be flown at altitudes of 330 – 980 feet. It is estimated that a ship equipped with SkySails could consume from 10 – 35% less fuel. The wind power not only offers significant fuel savings, but also helps reduce CO2 emissions.

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The RCVLab at Queen’s University in Canada has found a way to turn the game of pool into a more precise and technological game. The students at Queen’s University have developed an augmented reality system called ARPool, which uses AG technology to assist shot planning and execution in a game of billiards. ARPool employs a range of cameras and sensors in order to calculate where the individual balls will go to when the cue ball is struck. The system can also display on the table where each ball will go in real-time directly on the surface of the table using 2D graphics.

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RavenBrick, a clean tech company in Denver, Colorado, has developed a smart film that when applied to a window can vary its tint based on the outside temperature. The product, named RavenWindow, automatically adapts to the outside temperature to reduce the need for air conditioning and heat. The thermo-reflective film, which uses nanotechnology to transition from a transparent to a reflective state, is expected to reduce energy consumption in buildings by 40 percent.

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The Japanese car manufacturer, Honda, has developed a personal mobility vehicle called U3-X. The vehicle, which resembles a futuristic unicycle, provides the rider with the freedom of movement in any direction by simply leaning slightly in the desired direction. The one-wheeled device is lightweight and features a foldable seat and retractable footrests. U3-X is powered by a lithium ion battery, which provides power for up to one hour of use and can be recharged with a power outlet. It also uses an advanced proprietary balance-control system, and was intended to be user-friendly and pedestrian-friendly, while improving human mobility through technology.

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• http://world.honda.com/news/2010/c100406U3-X-Prototype-New-York/index.html
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Lemoptix, a Swiss company that designs, develops, and commercializes plug and play laser microprojection systems, has developed a projector as small as a credit card for future use in smartphones. The company, a spin-off from Switzerland’s Federal Institute of Technology has used optical MEMS (Mirco-Electro-Mechanical System) scanning mirror technology to create the LVIEW Microprojector. This projector is small enough to be made part of any device, such as a laptop or a mobile phone, and provides a 15-inch display.

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