SeaBubbles, A Futuristic Zero-Emission E-Powered Flying Water Taxi

A new zero-emission water taxi called SeaBubbles, developed in partnership with ABB, was taken out onto Lake Geneva in Switzerland where it took the opportunity to show off its capabilities. The concept for the water taxi, the hydrofoils that give it its lift and the flight control system were designed by Caponnetto-Hueber.

It works using a hydrofoil which lifts it above the water and it can reach speeds of 18 mph.The creators want to make it work like an Uber service, using an app to hail a ride.The plan would be to have docking stations along a river to reduce road traffic in major cities.


The vehicle uses hydrofoil technology to lift the hull of the boat out of the water and an array of advanced sensors to keep the vehicle perfectly balanced and stable. The sensors work together with the vehicle controls to compensate for the pitch, roll, and height of the vehicle in an effort to minimize the sensations that cause sea sickness.

Sensor data feeds into the fly by wire system – also known as a semiautonomous or computerized control system – that manages the position of the 3 flaps on the foils to keep the craft stable regardless of conditions on the water. The video below presents a compelling image from the initial display of the vehicle’s capabilities.

As the hydrofoils lift the hull out of the water when underway, water resistance to the bulk of the vehicle is minimized, leaving only the hydrofoils themselves and the three connections up to the body of the boat in contact with the water.

Saildrone USVs Robots Sailing

Intelligent, indestructible and with no humans on board, these sailboats are plotting their own course through the waters of San Francisco Bay. If Richard Jenkins gets his way, soon there’ll be hundreds of them – trawling the oceans for data.

Saildrones are Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) designed for long range long duration ocean data collection missions of up to 12 months. Launched and retrieved from a dock, the Saildrone fleet navigates to a chosen study area using wind power for propulsion, transiting at 3-5 knots.

Each drone then starts collecting high resolution data, either holding station or following a survey pattern as required by the specific mission objectives.

Saildrone USVs operate around the world, in any ocean conditions. By augmenting expensive ship observations with a fleet of Saildrones, science-grade data can cost-effectively and autonomously be gathered over large ocean areas.

The Saildrone USV carries a comprehensive scientific sensor suite measuring key environmental variables, from atmospheric to surface and sub-surface.Saildrone USVs can also carry a pCO2 sensor for carbon applications, an ADCP for current profiling and a specialized echo sounder for fish stock assessment and survey grade depth.

Explore Sri Lanka’s Cave of Golden Buddhas

The town of Dambulla in Sri Lanka is home to the largest cave complex in the country. With a labyrinth containing over 80 documented caves, five in particular stand out from the rest.

Unlike the others, these five have been converted into sprawling temples where visitors can view golden statues, depictions of Buddha and over 1,500 different paintings.

The temple caves have been around for 22 centuries; thanks to conservation efforts, they will be around for many more to come.There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses.


The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha.Prehistoric Sri Lankans would have lived in these cave complexes before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka as there are burial sites with human skeletons about 2700 years old in this area, at Ibbankatuwa near the Dambulla cave complexes.

Lit Motors’ C-1 Is a Self-Stabilizing Gyro Stabilization Technology

Litmotors designed the C-1 for efficient high-speed travel.Influenced by Scandinavian design, the exterior of the C-1 is both approachable and simple, enveloping you in subtle curves, softened volumes, and expansive glass.You can easily slipping through traffic and once at your destination, you can park in the smallest spaces.

The C-1 is fully-enclosed, protecting you from the elements. It has all the comforts you expect from a car, like climate control and a premium sound system.With a familiar interface, the C-1 is as easy to drive as a traditional car.

No need to shift your weight or countersteer–the gyros take care of that for you. If you can drive a car, you can drive a C-1.The C-1 uses high-torque in-hub electric motors, saving space and providing a responsive driving experience.

These motors regenerate energy while braking, using a KERS to store the energy kinetically in the gyro flywheels.The C-1 is designed to transport you and your daily essentials, with room for a passenger when needed. The interior is surprisingly spacious for such a compact vehicle.

The C-1 is 100% electric, using a small 10 kWh battery pack to travel up to 200 miles per charge. And the C-1 is freeway-ready, with a top speed of 100+ mph and acceleration of 0-60 in six seconds.

The “secret sauce” of the C-1 is our patented gyroscopic stability system. We use electronically-controlled control moment gyroscopes (CMGs) to generate thousands of ft-lbs of torque. The gyros are controlled by the vehicle, allowing it to lean itself into and out of turns, and stay upright when stopped–even in a collision!

The Cobalt Valkarie, A Super Sleek $750,000 Personal Aircraft

Cobalt is a private aircraft manufacturer, their first model, Valkyrie, is super sleek and built for speed. It’s the fastest in its class (single piston engines), with the ability to travel up to 260 knots, as opposed to the typical 242 knots.

It’s also safer than most private planes, according to Cobalt.The craft is canard style, equipped with a forewing to prevent the plane from stalling mid-air, and comes with a five-seater, single-piston engine on the backend for smoother, safer take-offs and landings.

Sarah Buhr speaks with Cobalt CEO David Loury about the new Cobalt Valkyrie.It flies up to 1,050 nautical miles (1,200 miles), according to the Cobalt’s website.

It’s a canard aircraft, which means it has a forewing that increases maneuverability and lift to prevent the plane from stalling in the air.

The propulsion engine is located in the back of the plane, which makes the ride in the cabin quiet and comfortable. It also has a super large canopy and a 320-degree view so you can really see the sky.

A Smart LEGO Garden Machine That Is Capable Of Planting Flowers

Even though Legos are probably one of the most creative toys on the planet right now with the infinite amount of possibilities, many people still don’t know that you can build your own moving and functioning Lego robots and machines.

When The Brick Wall’s mom requested to plant some flowers in their backyard, he set about it the only way a LEGO fanatic knows how – by building a Technic machine to do the work for him. Lego Garden Machine – MOC is capable of planting flowers in soil.

The “Lego Garden Machine” is an impressive LEGO-built contraption, created by The Brick Wall, that is capable of planting flowers in soil. A great machine for people who do not want to get their hands dirty.

A total of 12 motors are installed in the machine, which perform the different functions. In addition, two sensors are on board, which control the device. The Brick Wall regularly builds practical vehicles made of Lego bricks.

T-Rex Aero 3S 3 Wheel Car By Anibal Automotive Design

The designs created by our team are internationally acclaimed. We use high tech materials and techniques to produce higher quality results. The Aero3s is a show stopper wherever it makes an appearance. We truly believe Aero3s will eventually be responsible for a new industry of next-generation performance vehicules.

Powered by the in-line 6 cylinder engine from BMW, the T-REX 16S has all the power to make you experience an ultimate ride. It delivers a low rpm torque for smooth or brisk acceleration. This makes the T-REX 16S one of the most fun and exciting drive.

The great cockpit where the driver is going to sit and steer this car is going to be the man cave of the dreams for him. We all want a cockpit that is going to be functional and also comfortable to sit in/ and also having all those buttons to make the driving experience better are making the T-Rex Aero 3S look more futuristic.

Lightweight composite materials, hi-tech alloys with lean design and engineering of every components contribute to create a unique combination of strength, lightness and efficiency. Shapes that withstand the test of time.

Having the large and great looking wheels on the 2013 T-Rex Aero 3S make it look even better when viewed from the side of it. The red color on the body has been a refreshment in the racing cars because all of the builders are choosing the white on black, or the yellow kind of color nowadays.