Posted on: Sep 30 2009
Jet powered merry-go-round
As far as engineering and rocketry goes, this a total waste of energy… but it’s still pretty awesome
Posted on: Sep 30 2009
As far as engineering and rocketry goes, this a total waste of energy… but it’s still pretty awesome
Posted on: Sep 29 2009
A Japanese artist has created what may be the most disturbing computer accessory yet: a mechanical tumor.
The tumor (or ‘brain’) expands and contracts when your CPU is active.
The artificial excrescence – which looks like a cross between a human brain, a Yorkshire Pudding and something out of Blake’s 7 – isn’t real, of course, but its movements mean it looks the part.
Inside Mechanical Tumour is an actuator motor and air compressor, the artist said. Open lots of files and run a video, and the PC’s CPU will start working harder. This forces the air compressor to push more air into the tumour, which expands.
It is not known whether a USB version will be available any time soon, though I for one would love to see one.
Sphere: Related ContentPosted on: Sep 26 2009
If you were to try and escape from the internet how long would you last?