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Awesome Prototypes

LEGO Fiat 500 L

LEGO Fiat 500 L

LEGO Ideas members saabfan and gabriele.zannotti’s proposal for a LEGO set based on the 1968 Fiat 500 L. The scale model of the vintage Italian beetle is made of 1,157 pieces with lots of moving parts. It even has an Abarth 595 variant.

Adidas Futurecraft MFG

Adidas Futurecraft MFG

The Futurecraft Made for Germany (MFG) shoe is the latest proof of Adidas’ continued efforts towards a future where it rapidly produces footwear that are tailored to individual needs. It’s limited to 500 pairs in Germany, but a US variant will follow.

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China’s Elevated Tram

China’s Elevated Tram

Despite being named the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), this public transportation vehicle is actually a tram because it only goes over tracks on the road. It’s just that its passenger compartment is raised to let cars pass beneath it. A TEB car can carry up to 300 people.

Computational Thermoforming

Computational Thermoforming

Researchers from ETH Zurich and Disney Research came up with a way to create highly detailed physical replicas of 3D models out of affordable materials. They thermoform the surface of the model to a gypsum mold cast from a 3D printed negative.

Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

From Clustertruck developer Landfall Games comes a silly strategy game. Originally made for Castle Game Jam, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator uses ragdoll physics to turn military battles into a QWOP party. Sign up for the alpha here.

Turtle Beach HyperSound Glass

Turtle Beach HyperSound Glass

Turtle Beach’s HyperSound brand claims that they’ve come up with the world’s first directional speakers that emit sound from a transparent pane of glass. HyperSound Glass could be incorporated into computer monitors, signage, windshields and more.

Lenovo CPlus Concept

Lenovo CPlus Concept

Lenovo’s CPlus is a proof-of-concept smartphone that can be bent into a bracelet-like form and then straightened back into a traditional slab, albeit with an alarming cracking sound. Skip to 2:51.

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The Ultimate Toolbox

The Ultimate Toolbox

Richard Sink’s Ultimate Toolbox is built around a used and reinforced oil drum. It has a discreet sliding door, three concave shelves mounted on a spinning rack and four casters. The final version will be customizable.

Smart Slab Concept

Smart Slab Concept

Designed by Kram/Weisshaar for SapienStone, the Smart Slab is a discreetly high-tech table. Underneath its ceramic tabletop are inductive cooking, cooling and heating elements that let you cook and eat on the same surface, as well as keep food warm or cold.

Table Tennis Trainer Concept

Table Tennis Trainer Concept

Thomas Mayer’s Interaction Design thesis project is a table tennis training program. The program is projected onto the playing surface itself, where players can view their stats, try interactive exercises and add visual effects when playing.

Hover Camera

Hover Camera

Zero Zero Robotics’ Hover Camera is a light, small and safe camera drone. Its propellers are housed in carbon fiber cages, it can shoot at 4K, and its app and follow-me controls make it easy to use. The catch? It only offers electronic image stabilization, and will cost around $600.

CityMobil2 Autonomous Bus

CityMobil2 Autonomous Bus

Trikala, Greece is testing driverless public transit vehicles being developed by the EU’s CityMobil2 group. The 10-passenger bus is essentially a road train. It doesn’t change lanes and follows a closed route, but it can be remote controlled if needed.

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Domino’s Pizza Delivery Robot

Domino’s Pizza Delivery Robot

Domino’s Australia is toying with an autonomous pizza delivery robot. The company’s prototype is a self-navigating wheeled robot that has a top speed of 12mph, sensors to avoid obstacles, and compartments that are unlocked via Domino’s app.

Hotaru Portable Shower

Hotaru Portable Shower

Japanese company Hotaru is working on a portable shower system that can supposedly allow you to take up to 42 five-minute showers using just 20L (approx. 5gal) of water, thanks to its built-in filtration system.

ICON FJ44 The Petersen Special

ICON FJ44 The Petersen Special

After selling its 100th FJ, Icon came up with a proof of concept for future FJ models, with new parts such as a supercharged 540hp V8, custom Brembo brakes and custom Fox shocks. The vehicle will be displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

Samsung Modular Display Concept

Samsung Modular Display Concept

Samsung made a series of small borderless displays that can form a larger display. One of the technology’s practical applications is the Transformable TV, which can physically switch between two aspect ratios. Skip to 1:27.

Ehang 184 Autonomous Aerial Vehicle

Ehang 184 Autonomous Aerial Vehicle

Chinese drone maker Ehang is working on an octocopter that can carry a person. In theory, you won’t need a license to ride the 184 because it pilots itself. It has a maximum altitude of about 1200ft., goes up to 60mph and lasts 23 min. per charge. Skip to 3:50.

Blitzkrieg Speed Chess

Blitzkrieg Speed Chess

8man’s lab is working on an electronically enhanced version of chess called Blitzkrieg Speed Chess. Players don’t have to take turns, but each piece has a cooldown period before it can be moved again.

Amazon Prime Air Updated

Amazon Prime Air Updated

Jeremy Clarkson helps Amazon show off its new and improved delivery drone, which is much larger than the previously shown prototype but still takes off and lands vertically. This drone has a range of 15 miles, flies at about 60mph and carries up to 5 pound packages.

Computer Describes Real Life

Computer Describes Real Life

Andrej Karpathy’s Neural Talk is a neural network that learns to identify the objects in photos. Kyle McDonald modified the software to run in real time, i.e. to continuously guess what it’s “seeing” from a live video feed. It’s far from perfect, but it’s still impressive.

Adidas Futurecraft Leather

Adidas Futurecraft Leather

An extremely limited edition of the Superstar with a seamless upper CNC milled from a single piece of leather. Like the Futurecraft 3D, the Futurecraft Leather represents Adidas’ goal to create custom-fit shoes. The design also drastically reduces the use of adhesive.

JB-9 Personal Jetpack

JB-9 Personal Jetpack

JetPack Aviation is developing a personal jetpack. It’s light, compact, and can take off and land on its own. Its JB-9 prototype recently flew around the Statue of Liberty. The company hopes to achieve over 10min. flight time and over 100mph top speed for its next prototype.

LEGO Land Rover Concept

LEGO Land Rover Concept

A proposal for a LEGO model of the legendary Land Rover Series III by LEGO Ideas member Dadandlad. It has opening doors and bonnet, a removable hard top and a detailed engine that’s also removable. Even Land Rover itself is impressed.

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