Thankfully it's just a concept. Short of riding a block of ice on two wheels, the Moto Undone is a bizarre take on camouflage ingenuity. It's a 1,000w electric motorcycle whose body is covered in shiny chrome. The effect is, from a distance, the rider looks like he/she is floating in mid-air. An … [Read more...] about Weird Moto Undone Looks Like A Dangerous Ride
New Mask-bot Projector Gives Robots A Human Face
So they can better infiltrate human communities when the war begins. Kidding! This is actually an exciting improvement on robosthetics, a term coined for the sake of combining robot with 'aesthetics.' You read it here first, boys and girls! The Mask-bot isn't a robot, however, but a means to convey … [Read more...] about New Mask-bot Projector Gives Robots A Human Face
German Lab Creates Silicone Super Tape
It's allegedly so tough and adhesive it can be used thousands of times. The sad part is the unnamed and unbranded tape remains a lab-developed oddity, still quite far from making it to a nearby office supplies store. But the possibilities! Oh the possibilities! The inspiration for this so-called … [Read more...] about German Lab Creates Silicone Super Tape
French Thieves Steal Lots Of Modern Warfare 3 Discs Over The Weekend
Sorry for the bad news on the BIG day (oh yeah!) but reports have just surfaced that some 10,000 Modern Warfare 3 discs were stolen in France. The perpetrators are still unknown, but the scale of the crime is so alarming and was executed with such precision that Activision has another major headache … [Read more...] about French Thieves Steal Lots Of Modern Warfare 3 Discs Over The Weekend
Bioware Announces New IP, Elves & Aliens Mysteriously Absent
There is, however, a generous amount of unidentified person sailing through the air. And smoke. Lots of smoke. Apparently, that whole mysterious teaser image thing worked so well for Bioware when they announced Mass Effect at the VGAs last year that they are reprising the same strategy to draw … [Read more...] about Bioware Announces New IP, Elves & Aliens Mysteriously Absent
For The First Time Ever, Chinese Space Modules Dock In Orbit
On Wednesday, China's outer space bragging rights got a new lease after a couple of modules locked into each other the previous week. The operation is a first for the Communist country and marks a high point in their fledgling bid to conquer Earth's near-orbit. Next up: A manned space station! … [Read more...] about For The First Time Ever, Chinese Space Modules Dock In Orbit
Swanky Di Donato Guitar Breaks New Ground In Engineering
Among the most exciting innovations in the cumulative space of modern music is how technology is impacting music. Guitars in particular are on the receiving end of a few crazy ideas these days, from iPad-powered bodies to contemporary reinventions. The Di Donato from Italy, however, is in a league … [Read more...] about Swanky Di Donato Guitar Breaks New Ground In Engineering
Mars500 Simulation Mission Finally Ends
This faux mission has gotten a lot of mileage here at Geeky Gadgets. But if this is the first time you've read about Mars500, don't fret. It's a multinational experiment involving several astronauts locked in a 'habitat' that simulates spacecraft conditions on a Mars journey. The 500 are the days … [Read more...] about Mars500 Simulation Mission Finally Ends
Oh No! CIA Is Actively Tracking Twitter And Facebook
Not really surprising, as whole revolutions that topple governments transpire over social media. Whether this revelation is exciting or a whole new level of Big Brother voyeurism is really up to the reader. This week, Kimberly Dozier of the Associated Press reported on a secret CIA facility in … [Read more...] about Oh No! CIA Is Actively Tracking Twitter And Facebook
Miniature Omni-Crawler Prototype Can Go Anywhere (Video)
As depicted below, this prototype really isn't very big. It does model the omni-directional drive system perfectly though. Created by Osaka University nerds researchers as a solution for heavy-duty applications, the Omni-Crawler is a type of vehicle whose mobility is produced by a pair of cylinders. … [Read more...] about Miniature Omni-Crawler Prototype Can Go Anywhere (Video)
Japanese Robot Guide Dog Put Through Its Paces (Video)
Unlike their counterparts elsewhere, a lot of Japanese manufacturers actively invest in robotics. No surprise that robots of various shapes are frequently showcased in the news that's posted here. This latest from NSK is no exception. More than just an ornamental toy, the 'robo-dog' is meant to … [Read more...] about Japanese Robot Guide Dog Put Through Its Paces (Video)
Chinese Lab Creates Cellular Anti-Flu Filter
Two scientific institutions from China have just published the results of their latest joint-experiments to combat the common flu. If you've ever suffered from the flu, this should be interesting. But be warned, explaining how it works is going to be taxing. See, rather than just plug your nose with … [Read more...] about Chinese Lab Creates Cellular Anti-Flu Filter
