above: Procedural uses CityEngine computer software to envision New York City in 250 years, inspired by
The Fifth Element.
above: fifth element cityscape
above: fifth element cityscape
above: fifth element cityscape
Of interest is the prediction of lower water level. Where does that come from?
[via archidose]
Concepts that inspire. thanks kk [PR]
More robots! Robotic systems continue to evolve, slowly penetrating many areas of our lives, from manufacturing, medicine and remote exploration to entertainment, security and personal assistance.
Developers in Japan are currently building robots to assist the elderly, while NASA develops the next generation of space explorers, and artists are exploring new avenues of entertainment.
above: robbie the robot. shoe salesman. robbie debuted in forbidden planet, 1956.
I really can’t wait for my robotic personal assistant.
via: boston.com 28 more images!
20 most important inventions of the next ten years. via businessweek. [PR]
As for the future, regarding your home, the future is here. Inside the house of the future. via businessweek [PR]
Monterey, CA, USA. May 31 — June 4, 2009.
SB’09 is your antidote to negative world news. It is where the innovators gather who are already well along the path toward crafting new business models, products, communications campaigns and cultures that will better meet the needs of today’s global marketplace.
Whether from bonfire sustainable brands like Seventh Generation, Living Homes, New Belgium Brewery and Nau, or large global innovators like Wal-mart, Coke-a-Cola, GE, Clorox, HP or Unilever, if you desire to be a leader in building smart, sustainable brands for the future, Sustainable Brands ’09 is your one must attend event investment of the year.
Greener gadgets. 2009. February 27, 2009. New York City USA.
Innovators, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and eco-designers will return to New York City to discuss the future of sustainability for the consumer electronics industry.
Beam me up scottie. Scientists just did three feet. via geekologie [PR]
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