An embryo of Japanese stealth jets has been shown

Japanese Defense Agency on Thursday, January 28, 2016 has introduced the new fighter jets, Mitsubishi ATD-X 'X-2', which is equipped with advanced technology as the research results of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

The plan, the fighter jet will conduct its maiden flight on February 15 or February 22, 2016 from Nagoya airport, and landed at the Japanese air force base in Gifu.

The Mitsubishi ATD-X, X-2 fighter jets which introduced by the Japanese Defense Agency on January 28, 2016. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1T2smp0)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ltd. will be handed over to the Department of Defense, Technology and Logistics of Japan in late March. The X-2 is currently in development by the Japanese government is prepared to replace the F-2 jets who will retire in 2028.

This fighter jet can not be detected by radar and is also easily absorbing the radio waves. By using the new composite materials used in the structure of the fuselage, and engine thrust deflection that can change the gas injection orientation very quickly, combined with a flight control computer, making it possible to shows high mobility in the air.

Right side view of Mitsubishi ATD-X, X-2 fighter jets which prepared to replace the F-2 jets who will retire in 2028. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1QSh2tB)

The decisions of multi billion yen for the jet development project was taken in 2007. And touted, the ATD-X development triggered by the decision of the US Congress who did not give approval on the Japanese government's intention to buy the F-22 Raptor. 

The jets construction began on the fiscal year 2009, by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, together with IHI (Ishikawa Heavy Industries) were responsible for the machine with the development fund about ¥39.4 billion. The X-2 itself developed of the previous generation and further will be developed for Japanese fighter jets in the future.

This is the early seedling of Japanese stealth fighter jets development in the future. The development of future fighter jets, with the collection of data from the latest technology by themselves.

Rear side view of Mitsubishi ATD-X, X-2 fighter jets which equipped with the 3D thrust vectoring engines. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/20lqpod)

The Japanese ATD-X is equipped with 3D thrust vectoring. Its thrust (impulse) controlled by three paddles on each engine nozzle similar to the system used by the Rockwell X-31 (US experimental aircraft), while the axis-symmetric thrust vectoring engine is currently still being developed for the production series of ATD-X.

The ATD-X prototype currently is much smaller than next ATD-X production series. Another features is the flight control system of the fly-by-optics, that makes data transfer more faster and immune to electromagnetic interference.

For radar, which will be used is active electronically scanned array (AESA) called "Multifunction RF Sensor," which claimed to have a broad spectrum of intelligence, the ability of Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) and Electronic Support Measures (ESM) as the main function of communication.

Further features that are called "Self-Repairing Flight Control Capability" which makes ATD-X is able to detect the failure or malfunction automatically. As for the characteristics of its own stealth features yet to be revealed.

Next Japanese Stealth Jets 

Indeed, the ATD-X planes are just the beginning, and as the name suggests "Technology Demonstrator," ATD-X was developed by TRDI as a technology demonstrator for developing the next fighter aircraft (sixth generation) are more sophisticated, namely 'F-3'.

"The plan, Japan will create a Stealth aircraft and launched in 2030 and it depending on a variety of considerations that exist today because the budget is very big at all and whether the planes is made or not," said Kosuke Takahashi, Chief Editor of Huffington Japan in the TV Tokyo MX show.

"The Japanese best stealth jets in the future is expected to be developed with a budget of around ¥40 billion. And about 220 companies (including Fuji Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries) have been joined for the project and 90% are Japanese companies," he said further.

Thus, the next Japanese stealth jets entirely is the result of the development of Japanese companies themselves without involving other countries especially United States.  *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ARSIP ARDAVA]

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Volkswagen sponsored the graduate student's Sport EV thesis

Let me introduced! It is a VW GT Ge concept, an electric sports car concept. But do not be happy first when you see how it looks. This is not made by Volkswagen, but by Eljesah Shala, a graduated student who had just completed his thesis. His thesis is actually sponsored by VW and he makes the design of the future Volkswagen car.

Volkswagen GT Ge Concept by Eljesah Shala. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NTiuY8)

"I was an graduate student with the thesis sponsored by the Volkswagen Design Center in Wolfsburg," said the student who is familiarly called Eli, as quoted from Carscoops on February 4, 2016.

Eli who recently graduated from the University of Art in Brunschweig, Germany. In his thesis, he made the design of VW GT Ge with a very attractive model. The design was inspired from VW's digital model series such as the GranTurismo Vision GTI 2014 and GTE Sport 2015.

Left side view of Volkswagen GT Ge Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NTiuY8)

The car's front grille design made sufficiently wide and decorated by LED lights figured the letter 'C'. While in the rear of the car model comes with a fairly exotic. And Shala said that VW GT Ge made with the same wheelbase as the Golf, which is 2,637 mm. But this car is designed to be more spacious.

Rear-top view of Volkswagen GT Ge Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1NTiuY8)

The student hopes VW can realize his car design. It aims to divert the public attention who already do not believe in VW's diesel vehicle as results of the emission scandal a few months ago. According to him, the electric cars may be the solution to increase sales for the company in the future. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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King Tut mask back on display after being repaired

Nine weeks after repaired the gold mask of King Tutankhamun, has now been completed and re-equiped the artifacts exhibit at Cairo's Egyptian Museum.

The mask of repair process begins by performing the 3D scan using Pattern Projection Light Scanner devices for recording and documenting the mask circumstances, followed by cleaning the glue does not stick perfectly before.

Christian Eckmann, a German conservator was repairing the King Tutankhamun's gold mask. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OZQGFE)

No chemicals are used to clean this mask, and the team does millimeter-by-millimeter with wooden equipment after raising the temperature of the mask. For this phase alone spent more than 4 weeks.

"The process of repair mask produces two surprising things, the first one is, the beard has an internal tube that connects directly to the face, and the second is the beard reassembling process in 1946 using a soft stained material," said Mamdouh Eldamaty of the Ministry of Antiquities of Egypt.

An ancient technique that should be applied in the repairing process, and made the team used the Beeswax as a glue since ancient organic materials that can reduce the risk of metal damaging in the mask.

In the ancient Egypt culture, the beards were used on the mask of King Tutankhamun is a symbol that signifies that he has a position that is equivalent to Osiris, the Lord of all the world.

During the repairing process, the 3D Hologram of this mask is on display. However, starting on December 17, 2015, the museum visitors can already enjoy the original mask. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC]

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The world's fastest mobility scooter

As quoted of Autoevolution, a four-wheeled mobility scooter works of two mechanics of the Isle of Man, David Anderson and Mathew Hine managed to break the Guinness World Records. 

Their Vehicle managed to sped away with the fastest speed of 107.6 mph (173.13 kph) in a record-breaking event in the Jurby Motodrome circuit, Isle of Man. The scooter was speeding as far as a quarter-mile (402 meters) in that time.

Isle of Man-based mechanics David Anderson and Mathew Hine saw their works sets new Guinness Record as the World's fastest mobility scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1nNmPHd)

Of course, the world's fastest four-wheeled scooter was not in standard conditions. David and Mathew have modified the original 'Days Strider' four-wheeled mobility scooter by adding the Go-Kart redesigned framework. While its drivetrain been modified using an engine belonging to a Suzuki Bandit sport bike.

Isle of Man-based mechanics David Anderson and Mathew Hine saw their works sets new Guinness Record as the World's fastest mobility scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1nNmPHd)

The standard body had to be redesigned to match the new engine as well as adapted to the sitting position and the scooter rider hands while riding. To change the scooter, both take up to six months.

Although successfully listed as the fastest in the world, but their custom built scooters can not be used on the street because it does not meet the applicable standards. Because of the tiny scooter is not equipped with front brakes.

As is known, in standard conditions the Suzuki Bandit present as a sport bike with the naked bike style. This motorcycle carrying an engine that has a  capacity of 600 cc and combined with a six-speed manual transmission system. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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KIA also developed the Sport Sedan

Following in the footsteps of compatriot Hyundai, KIA has recently introduced a new sedan that will be the mainstay products different from other KIA sedan lineup. Naturally present through changes as well as the latest technology.

As quoted of Caradvice, Products are staying developed independently by KIA will appear with a premium label, and present global automotive market to perform together with the Hyundai Genesis that have been introduced much earlier.

2015 KIA Novo Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PpTjOU)

KIA also reportedly did not just attach a premium label only on products with the codename CK, because the predicate sport sedan also become one of the selling points of KIA CK compete with several products of other premium manufacturer.

Although known to KIA's developing new products using the platform owned Hyundai Genesis, but in appearance, KIA CK comes with different design characteristics with Genesis.

2011 KIA GT Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PpTjOU)

Not only to see the drivetrain sector is equally fierce, where for the global market, KIA presents three options of the four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 2.0 liter, 2.2 liter and 3.0 liter V6.

This product is planned to be launched next year, and KIA CK will present as the contenders for Audi A5 and BMW series 4 Gran Coupe. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARADVICE]

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Phoenix, 'the world's most affordable' powered exoskeleton

Wow, it's expensive. If we seen the price that ranges from US. $40,000 or approx Rp. 547.33 million. But in the case of powered exoskeletons, the price is fairly cheap, at least half the price of similar devices. However, that's roughly the price of suitX Phoenix Exoskeleton should sell for.

Phoenix exoskeleton weighs about 12.25 kg (27 lbs) and became one of the lightest models ever made. And like the other exoskeleton, Phoenix has a shape with a kind of motorized lower body brace. With the help of crutches, allowing disabled users to walk, by moving and bending their legs for them.

The Phoenix exoskeleton consists of the hip module, two knee modules, which can be used by clients independently or joined together to form a complete system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/20dC8oX)

This exoskeleton is made with based on technology developed by a team from the University of California at Berkeley's Human Engineering Lab. Spun off from that group, suitX (aka US Bionics) led by Dr. Homayoon Kazerooni who previously founded the Ekso Bionics.

The key to price and low weight, it seems, is minimalist. "In lieu of complicated hardware, suitX use the wealth of state-of-the-art embedded intelligence and minimal design to make exoskeletons accessible, simple to manufacture, and lower costs," states suitX.

A battery pack worn as a backpack powers the exoskeleton for up to eight hours. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/20dC8oX)

Phoenix exoskeleton consists of the hip module, two knee modules, which can be used by clients independently or joined together to form a complete system. This not only cuts down on unnecessary weight and bulk, but also allows the battery life longer. In its fully-assembled setup, the exoskeleton can be used to walk for four hours on a single charge, or eight hours of intermittent use.

This exoskeleton has a maximum walking speed of 1.1 mph (0.5 m/sec). Gait parameters can be set by a trained clinician, using an Android app. The device can be seen in use, in the following video.

Users can comfortably wear it while sitting in a wheelchair, utilizing what is described as "intuitive interface" to the transition between waking, walking, and sitting back down. suitX is taking orders for the Phoenix now, with deliveries expected to begin in March. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SUITX | GIZMAG]

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