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Marotti Trike

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:10:00 +0000

The Marotti is a radically styled trike developed in Poland. The design took inspiration from fighter jets giving it a rather extreme appearance which will probably not be to everyone’s taste - but at least it’s unique. The two vertical fins at the back of the Marotti are not just for show however, they are in fact constructed from heavy duty steel and designed to act as rollover protection in the event of a crash.

Powering the single-seat Marotti is a rear-mounted 750 cc V4 engine from Honda which produces 100 horsepower @ 11,000 rpm. In a vehicle weighing just 440 kgs (970 lbs) it should provide more than adequate straight line performance. The transmission consists of 6 sequential forward gears and an electric powered reverse gear.

The chassis of the Marotti trike consists of a box section steel spaceframe running the entire length of the vehicle. The swingarm for the rear suspension is a custom made unit sized to fit the 17 inch rear wheel wrapped in a 275/45R17 tire.

Source: Diseno-Art.com

BMW X9 Concept Is A Modern Car For Superheroes

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:54:00 +0000

Did you ever think if the Caped Crusader ever gets tired of his batmobile and wanna have a modern vehicle instead? What kinda vehicle he’ll opt for? The one pictured above has all that Batman would surely fall for. Hailed as the BMW X9 Concept, the 18-year old designer from Tunisia, Khalfi Oussama, might surely have thought of a modern vehicle for Batman before giving shape to this vehicle. Unfortunately we don’t have all that technical info of the vehicle or what was the inspiration behind, but checkout the images and you will rhyme with me that this weird vehicle is an ideal safari for the Dark Knight.

Designer: Khalfi Oussama

Source: Automotto.org

Quadski Transforms From Jet Ski To Land Quad With Just Push Of A Button

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Flaunting its high-speed amphibian capabilities, Gibbs Technologies has come up with an amphibious vehicle called the “Quadski” that transforms from a jet ski to a land quad with just the push of a button. Essentially a personal sports vehicle, the Quadski other than offering dual mode of commutation also presents a functional design, as it can travel at over 70 km/h on both land and water. Intended for recreation activities, the new amphibious vehicle can also be used for military or rescue operations. Check out the video after the jump.

Source: Thedesignblog.org

Shadow Hawk Unveils The Ultimate Super Terrain Armored Vehicle

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:39:00 +0000

For those with big pockets and high headedness who love power and demand luxury with security, this super armored vehicle dubbed the Shadow Hawk suits the best. The Street Hawk is amazingly crafted vehicle with the ability to independently raise or lower each of its wheels up to 46 inches without camber or caster compromise and its ground clearance is adjustable from 0-44 inches even when in motion.

The ultimate super terrain vehicle is equipped with monster engine producing 1100hp and 1,805 foot pounds of torque. The all-wheel-drive vehicle with 40 inch tall, 15.5 inch wide tires and 22 inch wheels weighs 4,800 pounds and has a top speed of 208mph. Sprint from 0 to 60mph can be achieved in 3.5 seconds and its fuel economy on highway is estimated at 22mpg.

It also features innovative active suspension system, air suspended seats and vehicles pitch; roll and overall ride height can be adjusted from the driver’s seat while using D-pad controls beneath your fingertips.

You can have Street Hawk build as per your wish and options for the same include two or four door, exterior color, interior fabrics, satellite systems, five-point harnesses, run flat systems, right-hand drive… The vehicle’s production is a limited to 12 units per year with a price tag of $1.2 million and first vehicle will be available by the end of 2011.

Source: Automotto.org

PS ² Bulletproof Futuristic Vehicle For Security Forces

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:37:00 +0000

The PS ² or Public Security Services is a concept car envisioned by designer Mayeul Walser for security forces deployed in areas where crime rate is high. The vehicle offers protection to forces with its carbon fiber and Kevlar body. The bodywork is not only safe but also extremely lightweight that reduces energy consumption from the vehicle’s electric batteries.

The zero-emission concept is powered by four electric motors, one for each wheel. Accommodating four people, the concept vehicle assures that the neighborhoods are protected against housebreakings, gangs and drugs.

Source: Ecofriend.org

Aerial Rescue Chopper by Leong Huang Zi

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:33:00 +0000

While envisioning a scenario after 100 years or so, Malaysian designer Leong Huang Zi comes up with amazing concept dubbed the ARC (Aerial Rescue Chopper). The ARC is designed for a distant future where there will be a federation of nations to help keep the order. The chopper with retro feel yet futuristic design will fly in that world being the part of Universal Military Service Corp (UMSC). Designed as a multipurpose chopper for rescue operations in UMSC, Aerial Rescue Chopper features unique duo fan propeller, distinctive air turbo system with the capability to navigate rough terrains. This chopper is meant for surveillance and scouting in land and sea divisions.

Source: Automotto.org

iBite Sports Car Concept with Ocean as The Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:25:00 +0000

The new car concept design by Iman Maghsoudi for Local Motors Competition is named as iBite and as the name suggests it sure bites some metal. The overall design as per the designers is nothing but improvising on the Toyota Prius Hybrid platform as the base and just developing the same along with other beauties thus resulting in a designer marvel. After using that as the base platform, add to it the design elements of Lotus 7 and then on top of it placing two surfing boards as the part of its body panel and voila, one can see that the car is ready to fly!

Designer : Iman Maghsoudi via Local-Motors

Case robotic car now on display at Crawford museum: Whatever happened to ...

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:19:00 +0000

Lynn Ischay/The Plain DealerBrandon Rutter uses a joystick to drive Dexter out of the garage at CWRU's Squire Valleevue Farm in February 2007. The driverless vehicle ran through maneuver drills at the farm to prepare for competition.

Whatever happened to Dexter, the robotic car developed by Case Western Reserve University students to navigate roads like a human?

After performing well in a national competition last fall against other driverless vehicles, Dexter has retired to post-race glory. The squat, computer-stuffed car is now on display at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland's University Circl

More than 50 students and faculty from the CWRU School of Engineering spent nearly a year readying Dexter (the name stands for "Deployable EXtreme Terrain Enabled Robot") for the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge.

The competition, sponsored by the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, pitted teams from robotics-savvy universities and companies against each other.

The challenge was to produce a completely self-guided vehicle able to handle the kinds of situations city drivers face: detours, unexpected obstacles, busy intersections, merging with other traffic, and so on. The winner got $2 million and a chance to help design future autonomous military transports.

A Virginia engineering firm called ENSCO Inc. had built the original Dexter to compete in a simpler version of the DARPA challenge that took place in 2005 in the desert Southwest. For the 2007 Urban Challenge, ENSCO lent Dexter to CWRU.

Team Case heavily modified Dexter, adding advanced sensors and using a "biologically inspired" computer programming approach that mimicked the way living things evaluate information and make decisions in complex situations.

Of the 89 Urban Challenge entrants, Dexter and Team Case were among 35 semifinalists invited to show their stuff last November on a former Air Force base in California. The qualifying rounds included what may have been history's first collision between human-and computer-operated vehicles (fortunately not Dexter).

While Team Case's car performed well, in driving and parking tests, its scores were not high enough to make the finals. The winner was "Boss," a Chevy Tahoe built by robotics powerhouse Carnegie Mellon University.

Still, Dexter and its makers got their share of recognition. "Robocars," a 2008 Science Channel documentary on the Urban Challenge, featured the charismatic CWRU group. And Nortech, Cleveland's regional economic development organization, included Team Case among seven organizations it honored for developing "breakthrough technologies."

Since the contest, some Team Case members have graduated and begun work in robotics-related fields (including two who landed at ENSCO, Dexter's parent company). Others are pursuing advanced degrees and working on additional robotics projects, including building "Cutter," a self-guided lawnmower.

Team Case's leader, electrical engineering and computer science professor Wyatt Newman, is teaching a new "mobile robotics" course based on Dexter technology.

"We have no news of a 4th DARPA Grand Challenge," Newman reports, "but we anticipate we'll compete again, if one is announced."

— John Mangels

Killer Ground ‘Bots Out of Iraq: How Come?

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:09:00 +0000

To great fanfare last year, the Army deployed three machine gun-armed Sword ground robots to Iraq, promising they would see combat "soon." But just a few months later, the Swords were sent packing. How come? Popular Mechanics knows why:

[T]he Army’s Program Executive
Officer for Ground Forces, Kevin Fahey, was asked what happened to
SWORDS. After all, no specific reason for the 11th-hour withdrawal ever came from the military or its contractors at Foster-Miller. Fahey’s answer was vague, but he confirmed that the robots never opened fire when they weren’t supposed to. His understanding is that “the gun started moving when it was not intended to move.” In other words, the SWORDS swung around in the wrong direction, and the plug got pulled fast. No humans were hurt, but as
Fahey pointed out, “once you’ve done something that’s really bad, it can take 10 or 20 years to try it again.”

rcrc robot car: no transformer, still a robot in disguise

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:50:00 +0000

While I’d rather have a lifesize Optimus Prime, I might just have to settle for this R/C robot that can transform itself into a car, truck or tank.

The RCRC Transforming Robot from AOK can go from ‘bot to vehicle with a quick flick of two joysticks on the included remote control.

When in car mode, the remote lets you drive forwards, backwards, left or right. Flip back to upright mode, and the robot can spin left or right.

In all, the RCRC offers four driving modes: robot, truck, sports car, and “hip-hop dance”, whatever that means. The robot has a built-in rechargeable battery, which should give you about 30 minutes of run time per charge. Check out the video below to see the RCRC in action:

Boy, somebody clearly needs to go back to driver’s ed. Hopefully you can do a better job steering the RCRC than the guy in the video.

You can get one for yourself over at Hammacher Schlemmer for $89.95 USD.

Nissan OneOne

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:48:00 +0000

n Nissan’s vision of the 2050s, robots have become an integral part of our lives, blurring the line between humans and machines. The Nissan OneOne combines personal mobility with the family robot concept.

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Billed as the ultimate pet, the Nissan OneOne (pronounced “wan-wan,” the Japanese sound for a barking dog) is a friendly, helpful member of the family of the future. Able to operate autonomously without a driver, the GPS-guided vehicle can help out by picking up the dry cleaning, fetching the groceries, and taking the kids to school.

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OneOne propels itself forward by flexing and relaxing synthetic polymer muscles in its “legs,” much as you would if skating on roller blades.

Nissan’s robot “car”

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:32:00 +0000

Nature is always the best model, whether you’re building robots or…other human made monstrosities. And with that in mind, Nissan has applied the idea to the Biomimetric Car Robot or BR23C. The robot car is modeled after Bee behavior in order to prevent car collisions and thereby eliminate accident casualties.

The BR23C adopts a bee’s eye view of the world. The insects rely on a 300-degree field of vision to identify obstacles and avoid them. Likewise the robot, using a Laser Range Finder (LRF) uses a 180-degree radius vision to detect obstacles two meters away. The image is transmitted to a microprocessor, which directs the robot to change direction or speed up in order to avoid a collision. In other words, avoiding collisions is all instinct.

The Future of Citroen 2CV Car

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:28:00 +0000

This Citroen concept car has just entered from future for all Citroen 2CV lovers. This concept is designed by David Portela to present a classic model. You will get what you can expect from Citroen 2CV such as the same curved bonnet, hunk sides, roofed rear wheels and much more. Not only this, this futuristic robo-car also features modernistic panoramic windows and steampunky exteriors. Once you have this on the road, you will surely have a feeling of uniqueness and unbelievable. So, get ready to give a modern look to your old Citroen 2CV and just zoom…!!!

Designer : David Portela via AutoMotto

Land-Walker Exoskeleton

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:54:00 +0000

The Land Walker exoskeleton is a product of Japanese company sakakibara-kikai. Used mainly for product promotion and display, the intimidating weaponry fires nothing but harmless soft plastic balls. And with a top speed of just 1mph it’s not going to replace the wheel just yet.

However, standing over 3 metres in height, and weighing in at 1000kg (2,205 lbs) the Land Walker’s shuffling gait is an impressive sight to behold. Although it would probably run into problems with anything but a completely smooth surface.

The single seat Land Walker is powered by a 250 cc engine and movement is controlled by four foot pedals. P.A. Technology supplied the computer software which helps to control the Land Walkers movement.

If you want to get your hands on your own moon-walking exoskeleton, price is in the region of $350,000 (£185,000).

Green Cars: Koenigsegg Quant. A Solar Electric Sports Car

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:28:00 +0000

The Solar Car designed by Koenigsegg is being compared with an Electric Batmobile. Koenigsegg is a high-end car maker of Sweden and have just made the demonstration of their electric solar car NLV Quant in Geneva. This car is able to go 0-62 mph in just 5.2 seconds with 512hp. It takes only 20 minutes to charge full however, not all through solar. It’s true that electric sports cars are not being manufactured by Koenigsegg for the first time, but they are the one who are using solar panels for the first time onto it. Koenigsegg is delivering sports cars for decades and this solar car is one of their most superior creations.

Source: Tuvie.com

14 Awesome Futuristic Concept Cars

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:11:00 +0000

Mazda Chikara by Criarpo

Matrix Car by vincdesign

1st personal concept car wip7 by ragingpixels

Aerodesign by aerodesign94

Peugeot Concept car by Dannychhang

Source: Ikab-mag.com

Inferno Ceoncept Car - The Verdict

Inferno Ceoncept Car - Soul

Peugeot Concept Car by Piotr Czyzewski

Concept Car by Jan Bujnak

Lotus Hot Wheels Concept is an open-top sports car

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 01 May 2010 09:49:00 +0000

Hot Wheels fans have a lot to be happy for. Hot Wheels® has decided to develop and produce the Lotus Hot Wheels® Concept vehicle. The elegant and aesthetically designed Lotus is a open-top two seat sports car and reminds you of the car fantasy with which you might have grown up while playing with Hot Wheels. Since the concept had to work as a toy, the designers had to keep children’s tastes in mind but were rather free from legal and technical constraints that usually come with designing full size cars. The Lotus, which measures 75cms, can be recognized as a Lotus and a Hot Wheels without having to turn it around. It comes with the trademark Lotus ‘mouth’ and the shrink-wrapped body is kept to minimum to keep it as light as possible. Large side intakes were put in place for a more airy environment for the engines. The Lotus company also seemed to be really pleased with the final outcome and they are themselves going to launch their latest range of cars sometime soon.

Audi Makaon Speedsailor by Bjorn Wehrli

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 01 May 2010 09:43:00 +0000

With fossil fuel reserves depleting at a fast pace, industrial designers have put their bets on renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar that will be able to fuel the future generations. Auto designer Björn Wehrli believes that wind energy has all the credentials that high-speed cars of tomorrow need and has come up with a concept vehicle dubbed the Audi Makaon Speedsailor that uses this renewable form of energy to perfection.

Conceived for the year 2040, the vehicle features a two-seat layout that can be utilized by a driver and a sailor. The duo will have to work together to position the sail system perfectly to maximize energy efficiency. The seating compartment can be repositioned to balance the vehicle when strong winds try to tilt it.

The vehicle’s onboard systems are supplemented by a solar-powered airship that monitors the vehicle’s performance and assists the driver by relaying the track information. The sustainable drone is equipped with a camera and several sensors that can record the vehicle’s run and its overall performance.

Since the vehicle is designed to run on unconventional sources of fuel, the overall weight had to be minimized. The designer hopes to build the vehicle from lightweight but strong materials, while giving it an aerodynamic shape that minimizes drag and betters the efficiency of the vehicle.

SnowMobile: An angry snow scooter

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 01 May 2010 09:39:00 +0000

At the first glance, the SnowMobile appears to be a frowning, angry, snow scooter with an aggressive stance, and with an impressive presence. The snow scooter is stylish and well built, with tracks at the front and skis at the rear. There’s also space to hold your skis when you go for a fun-ride to the slopes. Details on the design are scarce, but we hope it has a powerful motor that matches it’s aggressive stance. The design is a product of the team at Dominic Schindler creations.

Air transport for the masses: Reconnaissance copter concept

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:35:00 +0000

Trying to boast personal air-borne transportation, the Reconnaissance Copter is a single seater flyer that utilizes two props on either side of the vehicle along with the rudders mounted on the wing section to maneuver itself. The copter aims mainly at becoming something of a daily transport option for the masses. Created by designer Hari Krishnan G, the concept banks on its compact size and ultra-lightweight frame to pose itself as a real and feasible transport option for general citizens of the future.

Even though the fixed wing span can really pose a problem when it comes to parking, the petite size of the copter might just appeal to the masses.

Source: Thedesignblog.org

LineCraft TR: A Futuristic Aircraft Specializes In High Speed, Mid Altitude Flight

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:29:00 +0000

LineCraft TR is a single seater concept aircraft that comprises a collection of “Ludicrous Speed” engines, generating massive amount of ‘g’s. The engine contains eight miniatures and two large speed brakes to control the roll and yaw of the aircraft. LineCraft was designed for racing short to medium distances on the sky or over desert areas. This aircraft is specialized in high speed and mid altitude flight. The giant air brakes are required to control the aircraft because of the compact size and light weight. The ultimate speed of the aircraft has made it a good racer but an experienced pilot is required to fly this extraordinary piece.

Source: Tuvie.com

Project Nomad takes driving to its ancient roots

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:03:00 +0000

Project Nomad from Jason Battersby is about the “ultimate driving experience” and the concept is a powerful machine that could very well be an animal. The futuristic concept takes an animal-like shape, and the driver sits atop the concept as a person would sit on a horse. There are hand and foot controls on the concept to drive it in a way similar to motorcycles.

The Nomad not only looks like a beast, it moves like one too: on its legs. That makes it exceptionally well suited for off-roading and adventures. The concept includes a helmet and survival pack for the rider, which will find good use in the off-roading adventures it is intended for. GPS helps the Nomad to locate the best routes and its fuel source, which brings us to a very interesting part. The concept feeds on vegetation and uses it as a fuel; something that is not likely to happen. Nevertheless, it goes well with the idea and purpose of the concept, and that probably makes it worth it all.

Source: Automotto.org

Die-Cast Replica of Akira Bike Will Bring Out The Mini-Rebel In You

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:52:00 +0000

The year is 2019. You’re in post-World War III Tokyo. There are some bad guys calling themselves The Clowns. You battle. You win. You leave on your highly-customized bike. You wake in 2009 and preorder a replica of that bike.

It may be $374 and not out until the first quarter of 2010, but this replica of the bike driven by Kaneda in Akira is ridiculously awesome. It’s one-sixth scale, comes with plenty of sound effects, LED illumination, and a workable suspension. All you need is a bit of adventuring spirit.

Source: Gizmodo.com

Bako E-TX Urban - Sports Bike of the Future

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:25:00 +0000

Bako – the French designer always strikes with something unique and this time it’s no different. Environment loving man as he is envisions the future with E-TX Urban. With sharp curves and very strong visual identity, the bike is chargeable simply via an AC outlet.

Power comes from generator Roadson E-Tronic 16 that churns out 132.5kw or about 180hp. Aggressive yet compact bike has a top speed of 240km/h and its length width and Seat height at 2040, 1006, 760 mm respectively.

With the use of electric motors futuristic Roadson E-Tronic 16, a priori embedded in the wheel hubs as suggested by the indicators load placed on the swingarm and fork system Duolever are inspired by BMW.

Source: Automotto.org

Britten V1000E - Electric Motorbike Concept by Selwyn Shadbolt

noreply@blogger.com (mardiana blog) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:21:00 +0000

Paying homage to the original V1000, Kiwi designer Selwyn Shadbolt has popped up a bike concept dubbed the “Britten V1000E” that featuring a compact and light design gives the feeling of empowerment and control to the rider. Generating power from a single large capacity electric engine, the Britten derived motorbike is shaft driven onto hubless rims. Featuring the fairings molded from polyethylene to give it a clean and elegant appearance, the Britten V1000E touts smooth curves backed by minimal design to beat the heat on the road.