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I’m sure everyone remembers watching Arnold fight the T-1000 back in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. In my opinion the coolest thing about that movie was the way the T-1000 could “reform” itself into any shape. Well I now have a new opinion about that… mostly because im not ready to die.

Some crazy Japanese “roboticists” (I didn’t even know that was a profession) have developed a chemical compound that is able to move on its own.

A group of Japanese roboticists, led by Shingo Maeda at the Shuji Hashimoto applied physics laboratory at Waseda University, have created a chemical gel capable of independent motion, similar to that of a caterpillar.

Using a process that combines polymers, the material not only moves on its own, but also can change colors and can be used to perform calculations. According to the scientists involved in the project the morphable material could even one day be used as components of a future robot, thus making the notion of the incredibly scary Terminator T-1000 a real possibility.

Great… im moving to a remote island soon.

via Geekologie

(Image borrowed from PopSci)


Many of you may have heard of holographic storage, but as far as I know researchers were previously uncertain of its full potential. General Electric which has invested 6 years into the research of such technology explains it will come to market by 2012.

The optical storage works by storing the information as holographic bits… crazy. GE researchers claim the new holo-discs can hold up to 500GB of data, comparable to 20 Blue Ray discs or 100 DVDs. Previously, information was stored on thin single layers of metallic material inside a plastic disc. This technology allows data to be stored in the plastic itself. This has also increased the life capacity of the discs with researchers stating discs will last between 50-100 years.

Certainly an exciting development for any techies, DVD collectors, archivers, video games, etc.

Read in more detail at PopSci.com.

Well it’s definitely not a Toyota Prius… Actually, it’s the upcoming project from Raser Technologies who plan to unveil a Hummer H3 Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) prototype.

Yeah… a Hybrid Hummer. Too bad it’s the H3 though but never the less it gets 40 miles per charge AND 100 miles per gallon once the battery runs out.

A-MA-ZING!

To read more check out Gas2.org

Honestly, I cant even describe this… just watch it.

Via TED Talks

This is just a great video made by Dave Coiffier. To do it he used the new SprintCam V3 HD taking shots at 1,000 FPS… crazy I want one.

You can learn more at the official site i-movix

I-Movix SprintCam v3 NAB 2009 showreel from David Coiffier on Vimeo.

(pic borrowed from Dailymail)

I know I’m a dick… but the line really came from the original X-Men movie when Wolverine first meets Professor Xavier.

Annnnnnnyway, as you can tell by the picture alone, this device is sick! It’s called the ‘Chariot’ and works without hand controls and its creation was intended to serve amputees from the war in Iraq (US Troops). So instead of hand or mind controls this baby works by detecting slight movements in the lower body / hip area. The company that developed it, Exmovere Holdings was in the business of making sensor products that monitor life signs, but are excited about this new area of opportunity. It’s capable of doing 12 mph and is smaller than a wheelchair / scooter thus more accessibility is granted to the occupant. They are currently developing a model that would allow users to sit and stand at ease as well.

Via Dailymail.co.uk

Good stuff. Check the Vid!