Cyberpunk | Technologies

2021-12-02 19:34:13 A 19-year-old Crypto-millionaire Made a Costume from the Spider-Man Universe

Erik Finman created an exoskeleton much like Dr. Octopus's suit.

The exoskeleton is equipped with 4 tentacles, which are managed by microcontrollers. The tentacles are driven by 8 electric motors. Erik printed some of the parts on a 3D printer at home and bought others from stores. Open / Comment

2021-11-30 21:47:20 The Sky is an Alternative to the Roads of the Future

And the AIR4 is a symbol of independence and freedom.

The aeromobile from Renault is powered by lithium-polymer batteries with a total capacity of 90,000 mAh.

The vehicle features a maximum horizontal speed of 26 m/s, an incline of 45° during flight and a maximum incline of 70°. The AIR4 is capable of climbing up to 700m altitude, the takeoff speed can reach 14m/s Open / Comment

2021-11-29 22:55:22 Hypersonic Aircraft

Hermeus recently unveiled a full-size mockup of the Quarterhorse hypersonic aircraft, which is expected to reach speeds of up to Mach 5 (5,994,006 kilometers per hour).

A combined-cycle unit based on the GE J85 turbojet engine will allow it to do so. It has enough fuel to cover distances of up to 7,400 km.

The aircraft is to carry a total of 19 passengers and can reach an altitude of about 18,000 meters. Open / Comment

2021-11-28 22:37:39 Balcony as an Emergency Exit

With this escape system, you can quickly turn balcony railings into rescue ladders.

Great concept, though it would never work in reality. What do you think? Open / Comment

2021-11-27 20:42:22 New Pantuo Pantala Air Cab Concept

At the air show in Zhuhai (China), a new air cab concept was presented, featuring two wings with a variable tilt angle (from vertical on takeoff to horizontal in flight). Meanwhile, the engines are built directly into the wings.

By 2024 we expect it in mass production, but the developer has not yet announced the technical characteristics of the device. Open / Comment

2021-11-27 13:26:02 Tomatoes on Mars Become a Reality

Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology, with financial support from sauce maker Heinz, have tried to grow tomatoes in conditions as close to Martian as possible.

Heinz has produced a limited batch of "Martian Ketchup" from these tomatoes. Open / Comment

2021-11-25 23:59:35 AFL Forktruck

It can completely replace people

The AFL's design allows it not to lift the load above eye level to see the road — its vision is provided by a series of sensors that give it a 360-degree view. The load is placed in the center of the vehicle.

A system of several such AFL bots is able to coordinate its actions and map routes to work efficiently and avoid collisions. Open / Comment

2021-11-24 23:01:31 Electric Car with Retractable Steering Wheel

That's supposed to be the main feature of the German Audi Grandsphere, launching a new series of electric cars.

The retractable steering panel makes room for passengers during the autonomous drive, turning the ride into a first-class trip. Open / Comment

2021-11-23 23:56:09 Meet the Robot Farmer

The California company Iron Ox is thinking seriously about automating the process of growing plants and has created the Grover robot.

The miracle machine works in greenhouses, monitors plants left in its care, removes diseased specimens, and harvests.

The artificial intelligence of the robot can handle hundreds of plant species Open / Comment

2021-11-22 23:49:57 Meet the Robot Farmer

The California company Iron Ox is thinking seriously about automating the process of growing plants and has created the Grover robot.

The miracle machine works in greenhouses, monitors plants left in its care, removes diseased specimens, and harvests.

The artificial intelligence of the robot can handle hundreds of plant species Open / Comment