Rough Crafts Guerilla Four made in Taiwan

For the 'bruiser style' motorcycle concept enthusiasts, seems Yamaha XJR 1300 will deliver a surprise of its own as one of the retro motorcycle, especially for the European market. Even for the special edition model of the 20th anniversary of Yamaha XJR1300, Yamaha Europe presents the concept of street bruiser with a view that is quite sturdy.

Rough Crafts Yamaha XJR1300 Guerilla Four. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1MmbqIP)

For this project Yamaha holding Winston Yeh, a Taiwanese veteran builder of Rough Craft, a motorcycles home modification that was popular for working on several models of motorcycles with classic design. Winston and his team tried to give the bobber concept -- a motorcycle without front fender, minimized rear fender and dispose of the parts that are considered  unnecessary -- to this Yamaha 1.250cc, 4-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle.

As quoted from Autoevolution, Winston's workshop often remodel Harley Davidson motorcycle variant is challenged to work on a true motorcycle engine can generate power equivalent of 98 horsepower. The result, "Guerilla Four" into a new nickname motorcycles that have evolved over nearly two decades.

Right side view of Rough Crafts Yamaha XJR1300 Guerilla Four. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1K8XCvm)

Dominant with black shades and the burly character Winston has become a major concept in building this motorcycle. By entrusting the Air Runner Custom to make a staining pattern, Winston seemed to pick the right team partner.

Rear side view of Rough Crafts Yamaha XJR1300 Guerilla Four. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1iakl2C)

"During this time we continue to strive to work together with the best in the world of custom builders and builders who always upheld the originality in the work," said Shun, as the Yamaha Europe product manager, was quoted as saying Chopfeed.

According to 'Guerilla Four' is the answer to the desire for this magnitude. Not only builds character and coloring machine specifically, Gurilla Four also built skilfully by hand, as is done OneHandMade Customs to work on the fuel tank artistically.

Initially when going to work on this project, Winston just design a digital sketch before finally Rough Craft determine the design of motorcycles that will be built. Winston also admitted that the process is done collaboratively with several acquaintances.

Behind the construction of Guerilla Four, motivation Winston just one, which glorifies the brutality with style 'Guerilla' which may be the pride of the owners of XJR 1300.

Motorcycle-USA previously reported that Yamaha XJR has undergone changes in design since its introduction in Germany in 2014 Intermot ago. Older models which since 1999 has become a hallmark of this Yamaha cruiser motorcycle changes in engine performance system and at first glance the concept design similar to the classic cafe racer.

Changes made on one machine by applying the injection system fuel emissions that relevant with the regulations on European soil. However, the power generated has not changed, still in packaging rounding 1,300 cc 4-cylinder, complete with the legs that supported by Ohlins suspension.

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 | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Six-wheeled Smart Limouzine

Limouzine, an automotive home modification has a unique way to attract attention at the Frankfurt Auto Show. They show off their newest design, called 'MadeForSix,' the limousine version of the compact car brand belonging to Daimler AG, Smart.

Smart Limouzine MadeForSix. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FHbL0W)

Right side view of Smart Limouzine MadeForSix. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FHbL0W)

The design is like the figure of a stretched version of Smart ForTwo compact car. MadeForSix has a body along the 5.5 m or longer than the Mercedes-Benz Maycbach S-Class. As the name implies this car can accommodate up to 6 passengers.

Smart Limouzine MadeForSix with its rear door open. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FHbL0W)

Interior view of Smart Limouzine MadeForSix. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FHbL0W)

Passengers on the back becomes the main focus, in the cabin there is a bar, entertainment screens, and individual climate regulator. The access to the rear cabin through an additional door in the middle of the car body.

In addition to accommodate six passengers, MadeForSix also has six wheels measuring 18 inches. Two additional wheels fitted on a new axis. No other specifications were revealed, but Leftlanenews on Friday, September 11, 2015, explaining that MadeForSix move using an engine capable of generating power up to 120 hp, while the ForTwo's machine is only capable of 70 hp. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LIMOUZINE | LEFTLANENEWS]

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DARPA's robotic landing gear for helicopters

The helicopter is more advantageous in terms of takeoffs or landings because it does not need a large place like an ordinary aircraft but on the one hand, the helicopter had problems with takeoffs or landings where the place should be flat.

The robotic landing gear negotiating an obstacle landing while keeping the craft level. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NyGqW4)

DARPA has just demonstrated a helicopter that has been modified its leg with the robotic landing gear in an unmanned flight near Atlanta, Georgia, that's designed to overcome these limitations by enabling landings on broken or uneven terrain with a high degree of safety. 

By making the foot robot in a helicopter where each leg to adjust automatically so that the helicopter can remain in a state of flat, will automatically helicopter can land in any kind of an uneven foundation.

The robotic landing gear can make the helicopter could have landed on the terrain with a slope till 20 degrees. The helicopter robotic landing gear developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology, funded by DARPA. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DARPA | GIZMAG]

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This tadpole swim in the digestive tract

Gastrointestinal cancer is one type of cancer that is prevalent throughout the world. The cancer can attack the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. In the past, the examination of the state of the digestive tract using endoscopic methods. The device consists of a flexible tube with a light source and a self-contained set of lenses which then sends the image to the doctor.

An innovative capsule endoscopy called the Tadpole Endoscope (TE), a wireless micro robot fish for examining the entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FeC9UY)

Although extremely important, its use is not that easy, because the price is quite expensive. This procedure requires high skills to reach difficult places in the digestive tract.

Tadpole Endoscope (TE) prototype has body size is quite small; its diameter is 13 mm, thickness 1 mm and total length is 38 mm, of which the length of the tail is 9 mm. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FeC9UY)

Recently, a group of engineers from the Institute of Precision Engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong created an electronic 'tadpole' to replace the previous endoscopy device.

As reported in the Taylor & Francis Online, a device called 'Tadpole Endoscope (TE)' was similar to the big pill which is controlled by a doctor using a tool similar to a video game controller.

Tadpole Endoscope (TE) in a stomach model. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FeC9UY)

The 'tadpole' outer shell is fabricated by 3D printing, the material is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic and its thickness is 1 mm. The fin of the tail is made of a latex plate and fixed onto a small rod. The body size is quite small; its diameter is 13 mm and its total length is 38 mm, of which the length of the tail is 9 mm. The total weight is only 6 g. One button battery of 1.5 V is used to drive the circuit board and the magnetic coil. Motion instructions are sent to the circuit board via infrared communication. Results of this study have been reported in the journal HKIE Transactions.

Tadpole Endoscope (TE) testing in a pig stomach. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FeC9UY)

Until the news was made, TE has been tested on an artificial gastric model and pig stomach. The imaging system has not been installed, but the researchers believe that the feasibility of the propulsion system allows the 'tadpole' is undergoing advanced stages of trials and eventually used in the real medicine applications. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TAYLOR & FRANCIS ONLINE]

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Nissan Gripz crossover concept inspired by rally car

Rumors of the existence of a mysterious crossover figure labeled Nissan Z Crossover that had spread in cyberspace lately more widely heard. Coupled with the silhouette of the new car Nissan recently increasingly sparked the curiosity of the world's autofans.

Nissan Gripz concept teaser image. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Nyiq5E)

Not abated, the news got hotter then after Nissan released a video teaser of the new concept, named 'Nissan Gripz,' known will appear at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015 and premiere at Sept. 15.

Nissan Gripz Concept makes its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015. (Picture from: http://usat.ly/1LxnWiM)

Nissan immerse nuances into the new design of the crossover concept with a design inspired in the style of the Nissan/Datsun 240Z, an old rally car which once won the East African Safari 1971.

Right side view of Nissan Gripz Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ieJGbH)

Dashboard view of Nissan Gripz Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ieJGbH)

Combines inspiration from the vintage car rally with a touch of contemporary style of Nissan, Nissan Gripz concept presents a beauty nuances of a futuristic design with a sharp hollow body, modernity expressive grille and LED boomerang headlights.

The emergence of this new crossover figure provoked various predictions of the global automotive observers. Even some who believe that this concept will replace the existence of the quirky Nissan Juke in the four-wheeled world market. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARANDDRIVER]

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GinzVelo, the fusion of bike and car

Peter Ginzburg, an inventor has unveiled its vision for the future with cycling, with three-wheeled vehicle that can travel as fast as a car. He also said the futuristic vehicle will revolutionize how we travel by bike complete with the comfort and security.

The GinzVelo, the fusion of bike and car. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1UnZ4nE)

Unlike conventional pushbikes - in which the rider is fully exposed to the elements and cars - the GinzVelo has a fibreglass pod that pulls down over the driver to protect them. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1UnZ4nE)

The GinzVelo, which has been in development for four years, comes with a wide range of lights, including LED headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals. Owners would have the option of pedaling the bike, but its 500-watt battery lets it go up to 120 mph for 100 miles on a single charge.

GinzVelo is made from fiberglass, foam core and aluminium. The same manufacturing techniques used to build aquatic aircraft are used. It is designed for people weighing less than 250lb (113kg). (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1UnZ4nE)

The tough, fiberglass and foam core composite body cocoons the rider in a safe, weather-resistant shell that offers protection from both elements and other vehicles. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1UnZ4nE)

Unlike the conventional pedal bike, GinzVelo has a fiberglass pod that can be pulled up or down to protect the rider. As reported by the Daily Mail, Peter Ginzburg has launched a bid to raise funds of about US. $50,000 to put the GinzVelo into production using the crowdfunding site, Kickstarter.
If successful, GinzVelo will be marketed in October this year with a price tag of US. $6,900. If you want to support this unique tricycle project jump to Kickstarter or wanna see another tricycle similar like this.

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 | GINZVELO | KICKSTARTER | DAILY MAIL]

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