1.
3Doodler
3-D printing has been around for quite some time now, but
the 3Doodler is the world’s first 3-D printing pen. This unique gadget makes
3-D printing portable. Created by Peter Dilworth and Maxwell Bogue of
WobbleWorks LLC, the 3Doodler uses Poly-Lactic Acid (acrylonitrile butadiene
styrene) to create three-dimensional pictures. The pen melts the plastic
(available in different colors) and once it is cooled it forms a solid 3-D
strucutre.
2. Mission R
Electric cars are becoming more and more common every day,
with automotive giants producing their own version of the product. The Mission
R, however, puts the concept of an electric bike into perspective. With the
ability to do 0-60 mph in three seconds and a top speed of 150 mph, this bike
can certainly compete with any sports bike out there. Customers can choose from
a variety of battery packs depending on how they want to use the bike. The
battery packs range from a 12kWh battery (range: 105 miles) to 17kWh battery
(range: 140 miles)
3. Volvo Solar Pavilion
Electric cars are great for the environment but sadly they
have a limited range and it’s difficult to find a place to charge them in the
middle of a journey. The Volvo Solar Pavilion is a flexible pavilion that has
numerous solar panels on its surface. The pavilion connects to the car just
like any power outlet and uses solar power to charge the car’s battery. Once
the vehicle is charged, the pavilion can be folded up and stored in the boot of
the car. The Volvo Solar Pavilion is a great solution to the problem of limited
range which every electric vehicle faces.
4. Sony Smart Lens
For those of you who want more from your smartphone’s camera
or for a professional photographer looking for a more compact solution for
getting the best quality pictures, the Sony Smart Lens is the perfect gadget.
The lens connects with your smartphone via NFC or built-in WiFi and is
controlled by the respective app available for both iPhone and Android. The app
allows you to use your phone as a viewfinder for the lens and also to customize
settings. The lens and phone can work together even when not attached.
5. Oculus Rift
With new gaming systems being unveiled in 2013, the Oculus
Rift could not have come at a better time. Developed by Oculus VR, the Rift is
a head mounted virtual reality display which is still in the development phase.
The gadget weighs only 379 grams and can be connected via HDMI, DVI and USB
port. The Rift includes a 1920×1080 7-inch 3-D display and many game developers
are giving support for it
6. GravityLight
Made by Deciwatt, the GravityLight is a device which uses
the force of gravity to create light. It was created with the people of third
world countries in mind, who do not have access to electricity. A weight is
attached to the device and pulled to a certain height, which powers and
internal generator as it slowly falls down and creates enough power to light up
the LEDs in the device. The light lasts 25 minutes and it only takes 3 seconds
to set-up the weight.
7. Atlas Robot
This humanoid robot created by Boston Dynamics, consists of
four limbs and two vision systems (one of which uses stereo cameras while the
other is a laser range finder). Atlas is made from aluminium and titanium of
the same quality as that used in the manufacturing of aircrafts. Standing at 6
feet tall and weighing 150 kg, this robot is meant for search and rescue
missions in situations that are too dangerous for humans
8. Invisible Skyscraper
Planned to be built in South Korea, Tower Infinity will be
the world’s first invisible skyscraper. The skyscraper uses cameras to capture
images of the surrounding scenery and projects them onto the building using LED
projectors which make it invisible to people. The 450 meter tall invisible
building was designed by GDS Architects and although it will be invisible to
pedestrians, the structure will still be visible to planes and birds
9. Makerbot Digitizer
This 3-D scanner lets you scan anything that can fit on to
it, edit the digital image and even print a 3-D version of the scanned object.
The device has a turntable on which the object is placed, a few lasers and a
1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor for precise scanning of the objects. The software
that comes with the scanner allow you to edit the scanned images and print them
using a 3-D printer.
10. Google Glass
Google Glass is probably the most notable tech achievement
of 2013. With this gadget, sci-fi has become reality and users can take
pictures, make videos and access the internet without even having to reach into
their pockets. This wearable technology is a big leap forward. Glass has a 5
megapixel camera and can record 720p videos. The device is operated using voice
command and is basically a wearable computer.
