MK-HexaKopter by Holger Buss

http://www.vimeo.com/6194911

Really interesting hexakopter robotic prototype. More information on the website.

Curious Displays by Julia Yu Tsao

http://www.vimeo.com/9486977

Curious Displays functions simultaneously as a form of design research and as a proposal for a new product, a future display technology. Curious Displays is a product proposal for a new platform for display technology. Instead of a fixed form factor screen, the display surface is instead broken up into hundreds of ½ inch display blocks. Each block operates independently as a self-contained unit, and has full mobility, allowing movement across any physical surface. The blocks operate independently of one another, but are aware of the position and role relative to the rest of the system. With this awareness, the blocks are able to coordinate with the other blocks to reconfigure their positioning to form larger display surfaces and forms depending on purpose and function. In this way, the blocks become a physical embodiment of digital media, and act as a vehicle for the physical manifestation of what typically exists only in the virtual space of the screen. More of Julia’s great work can be seen on her website.

Jollbot by Rhodri Armour

The first jumping and rolling robot, Jollbot has been created by Rhodri Armour, a PhD student from the University of Bath. Its hoped his creation, which can jump over obstacles and roll over smoother terrain, could be used for space exploration or land survey work in the future.

Robotic Furniture by MKare

Interesting robotic furniture concept. mKare is a mobile care unit designed to help seniors who have suffered a stroke and thus have lost mobility on side of their body. This robot helps assist these seniors.

Nokia 888 Concept Phone

Next generation phone design by Tamer Nakisci. The flexible design enables the device to respond and change state or allow a user to reconfigure the device to the human body.

Augmented Reality Virtual Sightseeing Viewer

Virtual Sightseeing scenic viewer for the Environmental Interpretation Center at Ponta do Sal (in São João do Estoril on the outskirts of Lisbon) to offer the public the chance to explore unique details about Cascais coastal biodiversity and man-made landmarks. Virtual Sightseeing uses innovative Augmented Reality technology to explore the areas natural heritage. The systems intuitive tactile interface pinpoints notable geo-referenced points in the landscape ranging from coastal fauna (with special focus on Avencas Beach a special bio-physical interest zone), and the nearby town citadel to Bugio Tower and the Bay of Cascais. Users aim the scenic viewer at the landscape and touch the points on the screen that interest them to access contextualized information in the form of text, images and video.

Stereoscopic 3D camera by James Cameron

Awesome video about the making of James Cameron’s new Stereoscopic 3d Camera. It has been in the works for many years and can mimmick human sight. This will likely change how we experience movies.

Nokia Morph by Nokia Research Center

Nokia Morph is a joint nanotechnology concept, developed by Nokia Research Center (NRC) and the University of Cambridge (UK). The Morph demonstrates how future mobile devices might be stretchable and flexible, allowing the user to transform their mobile devices into radically different shapes. It demonstrates the ultimate functionality that nanotechnology might be capable of delivering: flexible materials, transparent electronics and self-cleaning surfaces.