Resilient Technologies, the DoD and a School of Engineering from the University of Wisconsin are wanting to make a military grade airless tire. By using a honeycomb design they have managed to create a very strong tire that can survive a hit from a bullet.
The idea is fantastic and well worth it as military operations are far from a drive on a smooth road. Having wheels that you don’t really need to worry about is a huge benefit in safety. In a bullet riddled environment a regular tire would just be pierced and then go flat. With this tire using a honeycomb design, a lot of the tire can actually be damaged and yet, it will still perform. As well as being good with taking bullets, the wheel also is very good with both noise and heat.
Of course, a lot more testing will be done first but should it do what it says on the tin, I see this being a great benefit.
Here is a quick demonstration of Tweel which is a Michellin concept which is aimed more at the consumer rather then army vehicles. It still gives a good idea of what it is capable of though.
This concept device reminds me of a Segway, but with four wheels. It is called a Personal Mover and allows you to travel short distances. Basically, it’s just another lazy way of getting from A to B.
Personal Mover is a system of small vehicles having independent control and run on fixed guide ways. Basically this system is specifically designed to as a pedestrian enhancement device. There is an adjustable handle rail which can fit as per individual’s shape and sizes. Overall, this private motor offers maximum flexibility, expense, travel time and comfort to everyone.
Would you ever use one of these if they made it happen?
In the 80’s when I had a BMX I used to stick a plastic bottle or some kind of stick on to the rear forks so that when the bike was moving it made a loud clattering noise. This concept idea uses that same principle of getting your bike to make noise, but instead uses wind through a tube to create a sound similar to that of a flute or Ocarina.
When the bike moves forwards the scoops capture the wind which then moves around the innards and then comes out of the back making the tune. The pitch can be changed by switches that will be put on the handlebars. If it’s too quiet then you will need to pedal faster as the only way to get more volume is to get more air inside the tubes.
It’s a rather bizarre idea and one I probably can’t see coming out of concept at the moment. They are actually made of ceramic so all it takes is for the bike rider to not pay attention while fiddling with the switches to change the pitch and bam, hit a wall and these things will just shatter.
Check out this cool little voice activated bio metric safe. It uses voice recognition technology to keep your belongings safe and secure. If the voice doesn’t match then it will not open.
Voice Activated Bio Metric Safe Features
* Uses voice-recognition technology
* Prompts you for biometric verification
* Identifies the sound waves of your voice
* Door opens automatically
* Provides hands-free access
* Alarm sounds when someone tries to physically open it
* Features a handy shelf and drawer
The Safe requires 3 AA batteries to operate and measures 5.75″ L x 6.5″ W x 7.75″ H. Unfortunately it only weighs 1.4 pounds, so beware that criminals could simply pick it up and run away
USB Flash Memory takes from in many shapes from burgers on to Lego bricks. If you don’t want to shell out that bit extra to pay for someone to create you a Lego one then maybe you could just make your own.
Instructables made a handy instruction guide on how to carve out your own Lego brick and embed a USB flash drive inside. It does require a bit of creative skill as you will be chopping up a brick with a carving knife and smashing up the case of another regular flash drive.
If you decide to make one then be sure to send pics of how it went via the contact form.
Resilient Technologies, the DoD and a School of Engineering from the University of Wisconsin are wanting to make a military grade airless tire. By using a honeycomb design they have managed to create a very strong tire that can survive a hit from a bullet.
This concept device reminds me of a Segway, but with four wheels. It is called a Personal Mover and allows you to travel short distances. Basically, it’s just another lazy way of getting from A to B.
In the 80’s when I had a BMX I used to stick a plastic bottle or some kind of stick on to the rear forks so that when the bike was moving it made a loud clattering noise. This concept idea uses that same principle of getting your bike to make noise, but instead uses wind through a tube to create a sound similar to that of a flute or Ocarina.
When the bike moves forwards the scoops capture the wind which then moves around the innards and then comes out of the back making the tune. The pitch can be changed by switches that will be put on the handlebars. If it’s too quiet then you will need to pedal faster as the only way to get more volume is to get more air inside the tubes.
Check out this cool little voice activated bio metric safe. It uses voice recognition technology to keep your belongings safe and secure. If the voice doesn’t match then it will not open.
USB Flash Memory takes from in many shapes from burgers on to Lego bricks. If you don’t want to shell out that bit extra to pay for someone to create you a Lego one then maybe you could just make your own.
Instructables made a handy instruction guide on how to carve out your own Lego brick and embed a USB flash drive inside. It does require a bit of creative skill as you will be chopping up a brick with a carving knife and smashing up the case of another regular flash drive.
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