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Spokeless Cyclotron lights the way for futuristic riders
BGOL approved...
Bird of Prey bike takes a new position on cycling
Due to the Bird of Prey's ergonomic layout, riders are reportedly easily able to turn its big 60-tooth rear chainring (linked to a 36/11 cassette), producing more torque than would be possible than with a smaller ring
No much in the way of specs are currently available, other than that the Bird of Prey has an aluminum frame ... and a price tag of $8,500
Bird of Prey bike takes a new position on cycling
Due to the Bird of Prey's ergonomic layout, riders are reportedly easily able to turn its big 60-tooth rear chainring (linked to a 36/11 cassette), producing more torque than would be possible than with a smaller ring
No much in the way of specs are currently available, other than that the Bird of Prey has an aluminum frame ... and a price tag of $8,500
Autonomous robot takes the hard work out of yard work
Gardens can be a double-edged sword: when they're thriving, so is the work required to keep them in shape. A new autonomous robot helper by the name of Kobi, however, can take the edge off by mowing the lawn, collecting leaves and clearing snow for you.
Of course, robotic lawnmowers have been earning their crust for some time now, and adding snow-clearing functionality isn't a new concept either. The beauty of Kobi, though, is that it has three strings to its bow and is designed for use in all seasons.
Kobi comprises a rear base unit and three accompanying modules. These are connected to the base depending on what type of garden work is required. There's a snow blower module with which Kobi will remove snow by sucking it up and shooting it to a dumping spot, a lawn module for cutting grass, and a leaf module for collecting leaves and depositing them in a set location.
The robot reportedly achieves all of this autonomously, and is able to get around a user's yard at speeds of up to 2 mph (3 km/h). To navigate, it uses a combination of GPS positioning, cameras and ultrasonic sensors. This, says its designers, affords it "inch-level positioning accuracy," but also allows it to detect objects and stop if need be. What's more, it can even plan when to do work itself based on the weather forecast, to which it connects via the user's home Wi-Fi network or a local mobile data network, depending on which network is strongest.
A lithium-ion battery powers Kobi, with ranges of up to 7 ac (2 ha) when using the lawn module, up to 3 ac (1 ha) when using the leaf module and up to 0.37 ac (0.15 ha) when using the snow module. When the battery is running low, Kobi will make its way back to its docking station for recharging, before continuing with the work at hand. A full charge is said to take between two and four hours.
In order to navigate a user's garden, Kobi must first be shown its perimeter and where there are any obstacles. It must also be shown where to dump snow and leaves. This is done using an accompanying mobile app, which will be available for iOS and Android when it launches and via which Kobi can be "taught" these things. In the event that a user moves house, the app can be used to reconfigure Kobi.
The app is also used to control Kobi and allows users to set the robot going or to stop it, as well as to schedule times for it to get to work. For security, Kobi is protected by anti-theft mechanisms, which include an alarm that sounds in the event that someone tries to steal it and an auto-disable mode that can only be circumvented using a pin-code set by the owner.
Prices for Kobi begin at US$3,999. It is expected to be made available to the general public in the north-east of the US from early 2017.
Gardens can be a double-edged sword: when they're thriving, so is the work required to keep them in shape. A new autonomous robot helper by the name of Kobi, however, can take the edge off by mowing the lawn, collecting leaves and clearing snow for you.
Of course, robotic lawnmowers have been earning their crust for some time now, and adding snow-clearing functionality isn't a new concept either. The beauty of Kobi, though, is that it has three strings to its bow and is designed for use in all seasons.
Kobi comprises a rear base unit and three accompanying modules. These are connected to the base depending on what type of garden work is required. There's a snow blower module with which Kobi will remove snow by sucking it up and shooting it to a dumping spot, a lawn module for cutting grass, and a leaf module for collecting leaves and depositing them in a set location.
The robot reportedly achieves all of this autonomously, and is able to get around a user's yard at speeds of up to 2 mph (3 km/h). To navigate, it uses a combination of GPS positioning, cameras and ultrasonic sensors. This, says its designers, affords it "inch-level positioning accuracy," but also allows it to detect objects and stop if need be. What's more, it can even plan when to do work itself based on the weather forecast, to which it connects via the user's home Wi-Fi network or a local mobile data network, depending on which network is strongest.
A lithium-ion battery powers Kobi, with ranges of up to 7 ac (2 ha) when using the lawn module, up to 3 ac (1 ha) when using the leaf module and up to 0.37 ac (0.15 ha) when using the snow module. When the battery is running low, Kobi will make its way back to its docking station for recharging, before continuing with the work at hand. A full charge is said to take between two and four hours.
In order to navigate a user's garden, Kobi must first be shown its perimeter and where there are any obstacles. It must also be shown where to dump snow and leaves. This is done using an accompanying mobile app, which will be available for iOS and Android when it launches and via which Kobi can be "taught" these things. In the event that a user moves house, the app can be used to reconfigure Kobi.
The app is also used to control Kobi and allows users to set the robot going or to stop it, as well as to schedule times for it to get to work. For security, Kobi is protected by anti-theft mechanisms, which include an alarm that sounds in the event that someone tries to steal it and an auto-disable mode that can only be circumvented using a pin-code set by the owner.
Prices for Kobi begin at US$3,999. It is expected to be made available to the general public in the north-east of the US from early 2017.
BGOL approved...
Bird of Prey bike takes a new position on cycling
Due to the Bird of Prey's ergonomic layout, riders are reportedly easily able to turn its big 60-tooth rear chainring (linked to a 36/11 cassette), producing more torque than would be possible than with a smaller ring
No much in the way of specs are currently available, other than that the Bird of Prey has an aluminum frame ... and a price tag of $8,500
better known ass the cycle-ASS.
The Kobi
Your fully autonomous all-season robot which guarantees you a perfect garden. All year long.
Dope.
US Air Force set to fit warplanes with Star Wars style ‘Death Star’ rays by early 2020s to zap enemies in air and on ground
Sci-fi style laser guns now on verge of becoming everyday military hardware after Boeing wins contract
BY PATRICK KNOX
16th December 2016, 10:12 am
STAR WARS style combat is poised to become a reality in just a few years’ time as Pentagon military bosses award contracts to phase in laser guns.
Aircraft-mounted laser weapons on the US stealth jets will be able to toast opposition missile systems, air-to-air fighter jets, drones, ships and ground forces in an instant.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Warplanes’ system tracks incoming targets, determines an aim point and focuses the beam on the enemy
LUCASFILM
Scenes like this from Star Wars: Death Star will be a reality in a few years
Boeing has today received a $90 million (£72million) to fit the laser firing pods to US Air Force planes.
The innovation is set to be the biggest shake up of aerial warfare since the Nazislaunched the first jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me 262, during World War 2.
Centuries old use of explosives on the battlefield could soon be replaced with scenes akin to Star Wars.
This is because intense heat and light energy incinerate the opponent rather with explosives or bullets.
The technique is set to save billions of dollars because it will replace costly missiles and other firearms.
Technology firm Stellar Science has been tasked with advanced laser modelling and simulation before laser weapons are fitted onto warplanes.
As reported, Security giants Northrop Grumman are developing hi-tech fighter aircraft which will be fitted with the technology.
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH
The US Marines are also developing a system, see above, using lasers and Stinger missiles to ward off drones and artillery.
But is is not just not the US which is joining the new era - Britain is is developing a laser weapon with a prototype ready by 2019.
As reported, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the £30million scheme will create a British laser weapon that works in all weathers and in water.
The British weapon will be designed by weapons company MBDA UK to protect ships from missiles and soldiers from enemy mortars.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2412741/star-wars-sci-fi-laser-military-weapons-future-2020/
Sci-fi style laser guns now on verge of becoming everyday military hardware after Boeing wins contract
BY PATRICK KNOX
16th December 2016, 10:12 am
STAR WARS style combat is poised to become a reality in just a few years’ time as Pentagon military bosses award contracts to phase in laser guns.
Aircraft-mounted laser weapons on the US stealth jets will be able to toast opposition missile systems, air-to-air fighter jets, drones, ships and ground forces in an instant.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Warplanes’ system tracks incoming targets, determines an aim point and focuses the beam on the enemy
LUCASFILM
Scenes like this from Star Wars: Death Star will be a reality in a few years
Boeing has today received a $90 million (£72million) to fit the laser firing pods to US Air Force planes.
The innovation is set to be the biggest shake up of aerial warfare since the Nazislaunched the first jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me 262, during World War 2.
Centuries old use of explosives on the battlefield could soon be replaced with scenes akin to Star Wars.
This is because intense heat and light energy incinerate the opponent rather with explosives or bullets.
The technique is set to save billions of dollars because it will replace costly missiles and other firearms.
Technology firm Stellar Science has been tasked with advanced laser modelling and simulation before laser weapons are fitted onto warplanes.
As reported, Security giants Northrop Grumman are developing hi-tech fighter aircraft which will be fitted with the technology.
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH
The US Marines are also developing a system, see above, using lasers and Stinger missiles to ward off drones and artillery.
But is is not just not the US which is joining the new era - Britain is is developing a laser weapon with a prototype ready by 2019.
As reported, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the £30million scheme will create a British laser weapon that works in all weathers and in water.
The British weapon will be designed by weapons company MBDA UK to protect ships from missiles and soldiers from enemy mortars.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2412741/star-wars-sci-fi-laser-military-weapons-future-2020/
Some kewl shit, keep it coming and props for the real world tech articles, this thread could be major.
