Under Construction: World’s First Concrete-Printing Robot
An interdisciplinary team of architects and material specialists is developing a commercially-viable 3D-printing machine capable of creating complex objects using one of the planet's most ...
Category: Conceptual & Futuristic
The future is now, but beyond that are some incredible concept technologies and designs that are much closer than most people realize. Here you will find some of the most exciting soon-to-be-innovations ready to make the leap from virtual to actual reality.
Vehicular Hives: Envisioning Urban Commutes in Compound Cars
Imagine a future where driverless vehicles transcend their expected role in transit, becoming modular hubs that can link up for meetings, gatherings and everyday socializing beyond just getting ...
H2O to Go: Bike Bottle Makes Water from Thin Air as You Cycle
Using air flow and solar energy, this ingenious device creates up to 16 ounces (a half-liter) per hour of drinkable water via condensation as you ride, quenching your thirst just when and where ...
Hoverboards are Here! Design Floats Above Metal Surfaces
Twenty-five years after 'Back to the Future' convinced an entire generation that we'd soon be able to zoom around the city on wheel-less floating skateboards, it looks like we might finally get ...
3D-Printed Columns Use Ancient Technique Against Earthquakes
Bringing together cutting-edge technologies and an ancient approach to resisting earthquake damage, the so-called Quake Column marries tradition and high-tech to create a bold new structural ...
Shape-Shifting Architecture: Material Morphs with Heat & Air
This project asks a question that goes to the heart of how we think of buildings, asking: what if architectural shapes and structures could be more than just stable but also smart, responsive ...
See-Through Solar: Crystal Clear Panels Are 100% Transparent
Applied to anything from the surface of your smartphone to the the sides of a skyscraper, the possible uses of this innovation for everyday surfaces are incredibly ...
The Ferrari of Rail: Ultra-Luxurious Train Design for Japan
Japan is set to get a new luxury sleeper train with spacious modern cabins designed by Ken Okuyama, who's best known for his work with Ferrari. The $50 million Cruise Train will run on both ...
Smart Bricks: Life-Size LEGO-Style Blocks for Human Habitats
Aiming to revolutionize the most basic material units of construction, these building blocks snap together like LEGO bricks while leaving space for insulation and infrastructure inside and ...
SkyTran: 2-Person Maglev Monorail Could Replace Cars
Two-person monorail pods zoom down from the sky at a command from your smart phone in a futuristic commercial transit system set to be installed in Israel. The on-demand system appears to be a ...
