Designed for disaster rescue and other squad-based missions, the Hatchet unmanned copter concept utilizes not one, not 2, not 3… but a 6 rotor design that gives it superior maneuverability and mid/low altitude stability beyond that of ordinary helicopters. Modular components can be interchanged for different missions so it’s capable of both surveying areas for preliminary reconnaissance and performing rescues or even fire extinguishments, making it a versatile tool for a variety of operations.

Other on-board equipment includes an infrared scanning imager, instant photography live-feed cameras, and an unmanned control system for operation from the ground.

Designer: Jurmol Yao

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Lo-Fi Sofa by Christiane Högner. Made me smile and want to take a nap.

Originally by swissmiss from swissmiss on August 3, 2010, 4:02am

Originally posted 2010-09-13 08:19:53.

The James Dyson Award design competition has a simple, broad mandate: “Design something that solves a problem.” Shown here is one of the entries, The Access, a handicap-friendly fitness center designed to be used by the wheelchair-bound and able-bodied alike.

You can check out the rest of the entries (and vote on them, with free registration) at this link. The list is fun to go through–the competition’s broad mandate means you’ll see everything from surfing gear and automobile safety devices to “bionic cockpits” and wristwatches that display your current biological rhythms.

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Originally from Core77 on July 9, 2009, 10:11am

Originally posted 2009-07-11 13:14:27.

If you look into the history of spoons and knives you will know that we have been using them from pre-historic times. With references found in various religious and historic literatures, these implements have evolved with the passage of time. Initially fashioned out of wood and even stone, the availability of cheap steel and metals led to a revolution in their designs. Here’s a look at ten creative concepts and designs that represent cutlery.

10) Yogurt Spoon by Nojae Park

Down till the last drop; this is soo funky for those situations where you don’t want to let go of that last dollop of yummy yogurt. Saves you a lot of embarrassment of being caught licking d cup!

9) Handy Spoon For Baby by Thomas Franke

A complete package for tending to baby’s meal-time needs.

8 ) SPOO by Paul Sandip

This one’s more for the parents than the baby to be fed. It’s comfortable to use for right and left handed folks, making it an ingenious concept!

7) Famia – Feminine Cutlery by Mulu+Milano Design Studio

Using a feminine approach to designing cutlery, this collection looks neat on the dinner table when placed in a set particular fashion.

6) IC3 concept Alex Schulz

Is it fair to leave technology out of something as generic as cutlery? Nope, so there you have it….knives, forks and spoons that analyze the food you put in your mouth!

5) Cake Sharer by Junk-Suk Choi

Don’t discard the packaging of your cake, nip tuck it and use it as a spoon!

4) Simpleware by Sean McGreevy

Made from martensitic steel (the hardest of all steels) with magnetic properties, this flatware can be stored upright, within the cabinet, or in the drawer. Neat!

3) Lux Dinnerware by Philippe Starck

A durable designer collection is hard to come by coz most often designer-ware is oh-so-precious and expensive to use. The Lux Dinnerware suprises!

2) Silverair by Pod Design and Media

Bone Folder sounds a funny term to be used in conjunction with tableware, but that’s what describes the Silverair project perfectly!

1) lightWARE cutlery by David Veldkamp

High on romance and looks, this LED cutlery concept looks alluring for the perfect dinner date!

Originally by Radhika Seth from Yanko Design on July 10, 2009, 2:54am

Originally posted 2009-07-10 20:15:43.