Pure-Mech Exoskeleton On Legs makes it easier to walk

The external ankle devices that help people walk deemed impossible to be designed if without some sort of extra power. But US scientists at Carnegie Mellon University and University of North Carolina have made a little extra and can be used on a regular shoes which can reduce the burden of the calf muscles and facilitate to walking.

Scientists have invented a wearable device that decreases the amount of energy required to walk functionally — no motor or batteries needed. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1CyNgjj)

By burn fewer calories when walking seems like a bad idea, but it makes walking more light may be able to make the walk longer, and it is according to scientists, have substantial health benefits. By analyzing how humans walk, two biomedical engineers Steven Collins and Greg Sawicki concluded that the ankle and calf movements similar to spring that has a clutch when it save and release energy.

The exoskeleton boot on a person walking in a park in Pittsburgh. Engineers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an exoskeleton boot that makes it easier to walk, burning less calories. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1a8RNCh)

Sawicki said that he and his colleague, Steven Collins at Carnegie Mellon University, designed a mechanical device made of carbon fiber and metal, which perform the same circuit with the uptake and energy expenditure outside the body. The system took over the walking load and reduce the amount of energy required to 7 percent.

Wearing non electrically powered external ankle can help people to walk farther with the same energy, or improve the normal movement patterns for people who have difficulty walking. Sawicki says only need a few minutes to get used to using external ankle but the wearer's will walk soon to reduce muscle energy by means of a load takeover as such.

He added that the device was primarily intended for people who are recovering from surgery or stroke. But people who spend a lot of time walking, such as police or hospital personnel, also can took the benefit from it.

At this time there are no plans to develop the external ankle to the market, but its creators say some manufacturing companies have shown interest. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILYMAIL | TECHTIMES]

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New sedan of Nissan specifically for China's Youth

After the inaugural launch of Lannia concept at the Beijing Motor Show in April 2014, is now this midsize sedan ready to be launched. Nissan Motor Company chose the event of Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) 2015, which runs from April 20, 2015 to display the production version of Lannia for the first time in the world.

Teaser image of Nissan Lannia Concept for Auto Shanghai 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1z0i6Bg)

In an official statement on April 8, 2015, the Nissan stated that Lannia is the first product specifically created for the younger generation in China. As well as a new history for their business trip in the largest automotive market in the world.

Lannia is the development of the concept of Friend-Me which has been on display at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013, and continued until the creation of the Lannia concept at the Beijing Motor Show 2014. This car construction project led by the Chinese for Chinese consumers.

Lannia translated as a challenger of the existing sedan design status quo in the market so far. Claimed the exterior appearance more muscular, but still dynamic. Iconic "V-motion" grille and the boomerang-shaped headlights still refers to the identity of Nissan's global design language, the same as other models.

To provoke interest, Nissan release videos and the silhouette of the Lannia concept. Although, it is still not clear, can be seen the changing dynamics of the first Lannia concept, second, until finally be mass produced. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INAUTONEWS]

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An Austrian Porsche Beetle

Nowadays we can’t toss the term hybrid around without people thinking electric-first rather than one vehicle’s powertrain in another vehicle’s body. Back before Prii and Insights were all the rage, the term hybrids was used to describe a vehicle that received an engine transplant from another vehicle.

Carmaxx Classic's Bugster based on 1973 Volkswagen Beetle chassis with 2000 Porsche Boxster. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1H6otJU)

Left side view of Carmaxx Classic's Bugster. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1H6otJU)

Dashboard view of Carmaxx Classic's Bugster. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1H6otJU)

This combination is possibly one of the most awesome marriages we’ve ever seen. Siegfried Rudolf, owner of CarMaxx out in Austria (not to be mistaken for Carmax in America), combined a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle with a 2000 Porsche Boxster convertible. The result is a slick looking car, despite its age, sporting 18-inch mesh wheels and custom fenders.

Rear side view of Carmaxx Classic's Bugster. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1H6otJU)

From off, the car looks like a nicely restored, slightly modified Bug. Up close, though, the enormous side vents, 18-inch wheels and Porsche dashboard start to hint at this thing's dirty little secret. The car sports custom fenders to properly cover its wider track and wheels, and the whole set up rides on a fully-adjustable suspension.

Now equipped with the mid-engined Porsche Boxster powerplant, the Beetle puts out 270-hp, making it a complete blast to drive we’re sure. It’s also dialed-in with fully adjustable suspension and even sports the complete Porsche dash on the interior. Dropping a classic Beetle shell onto a Porsche Boxster chassis? We dig it. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARMAXX AUTOMOBILE | AUTOBLOG]

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Zoomer X Café Racer

All of you certainly no stranger to hear the name of this Honda's automatic scooter, Zoomer X. However, there are different with Zoomer X's display than usual, it is seen in one corner of the Honda booth at the event of Bangkok Motor Show 2015.

Honda Zoomer-X. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1HXs0Zq)

The standard automatic scooter usually comes with boxy impressed bodyworks, now costumized in the unique café racer concept. Scooter that uses an engine capacity of 108 cc looks stripped almost all her clothes to get the design of this unique café racer.

The unique Honda Zoomer-X Café Racer Concept in the event of Bangkok Motor Show 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1HXs0Zq)

The clamp handlebar position tends to make the rider bent and do not miss the shape of the bonnet or the stern like 'tail of wasp' that are characteristic of the café racer motorcycle.

Rear side view of Honda Zoomer-X Café Racer Concept in the event of Bangkok Motor Show 2015. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1HXs0Zq)

Although the custom scooter carries classic style, inevitably the sporty trinkets accessory is also mounted on the automatic scooter. So it looks there is a little of the street-racing custom scent. Maybe this unique concept can be an inspiration source for those of you who are looking for a modified form for your motorcycle. 

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | OTOSIA.COM]

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Rolls-Royce introduces Prototype of Project Cullinan

As an open letter issued on February 18, 2015, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars promising to give progress information of Project Cullinan to stakeholders. 

To fulfill this promise, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 has published photographs of early milestone vehicle development program.

Rolls-Royce Project Cullinan prototype. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1c4QcPw)

These photos depict the initial prototype which can be seen on public roads this week. This initial prototype engineering refers to the Phantom Series II models with lower body, which was specifically created to initiate the development of a system of all-wheel drive suspension that will produce the ease of driving anywhere.

Front side view of Rolls-Royce Project Cullinan prototype. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1c4QcPw)

This body may indicate the size of the new car, but did not show aspects of the high-sided and all-terrain design as announced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in February 2015. The series of initial tests will focus on the character of Project Cullinan in on-road track that includes a spike suspension to high body vehicle stability and will test the new suspension on all types of international road surface, both in test facilities and on public roads.

Rear side view of Rolls-Royce Project Cullinan prototype. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1c4QcPw)

The road surface test include a Belgian Pave, cobblestone, concrete corrugated, the road surfaces cause noise and echoes and the surfaces with speed reducer. The Cullinan Project prototype engineering test for on-road and off-road will take the same time. This is to ensure that consumers can feel the quality of unparalleled driving over rough surfaces and challenging terrain as they feel on the highway. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CAR AND DRIVER]

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Royal Enfield Pioneer Electric Concept

So far, Royal Enfield is known as a manufacturer of classic motorcycles. But now the British manufacturer who the shares ownership and production processes have moved to India has made a surprise by the emergence of the modern concept of the electric motorcycle. It looks super futuristic and given the name, 'Royal Enfield Pioneer Electric Concept'.

Royal Enfield Pioneer Electric Concept by Daniel Lars Gunnarsson. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FNDi2s)

This design idea came from Daniel Lars Gunnarsson, a Swedish automotive designer who often design futuristic nuances vehicles. The concept of this bike very much spiked with future technologies such as autonomous mode and self-balancing technology. In other words, the motorcycle is really designed with the principle of balance weights.

Front view of Royal Enfield Pioneer Electric Concept by Daniel Lars Gunnarsson. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FNDi2s)

In general Gunnarsson has made a radical futuristic design with a variety of technologies that are not commonly used today. Among such floating axle, solid wheels, and the most unique is the monolithic chassis.

Right side view of Royal Enfield Pioneer Electric Concept by Daniel Lars Gunnarsson. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FNDi2s)

The floating axle replaces the function steering wheel for motorcycle shaft axis can be tilted to the right and left to turn. Moreover Gunnarson not use common chassis. He makes this vehicle has a monolithic chassis intact and artistic impression. With these all of technologies, then the bike is claimed to be more stable, easier to control and more effective at the time of braking.

Rear side view of Royal Enfield Pioneer Electric Concept by Daniel Lars Gunnarsson. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FNDi2s)

At first glance, the design outside of the grip that had been held by the Royal Enfield. It looks more daring, very modern. The points can be seen from the design of the double swing arm, steering area with different models, stylists wheels, and of course without the tank. But I do not know if this bike will be in production, minimal created as the prototype. No further explanations....

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops......*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FUTURE TECHNOLOGY]

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