Third Arm Project + 9 Real Inventions That Give Off 3024 Vibes

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New technologies are on the horizon, and they might just change the world soon! Take Meshtastic, for example – it’s a cool new tech that lets you communicate even without cell service by creating a mesh network with other devices. Then there's quantum computing, which promises to revolutionize everything from medicine to cybersecurity with its super-fast processing power. We’ve also got AI advancements making smart home devices even smarter and more intuitive. It's an exciting time, and these innovations are just the beginning of a tech-driven future!

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00:00Has your trusty phone ever let you down?

00:03More times than you can count?

00:05It always seems to run out of juice at the worst possible moment.

00:08You forget to top it off, or you end up in an area with no service.

00:12And let's not forget how useless it can be in an emergency,

00:16like during a tornado when there's no signal.

00:18But fear not, there's a cool project called Mesh-tastic

00:22that uses a wireless protocol to keep you connected with your friends.

00:26It's like magic, using a radio band called LoRa for encrypted messages.

00:32It works in literally any external conditions.

00:35Plus, each device can act as a repeater to extend the range of your messages.

00:39Perfect for disaster recovery or just keeping tabs on your kids.

00:43For less than $25, you can get a starter kit to join the Mesh-tastic fun.

00:49Add a GPS module and a battery, and you've got your own private channel.

00:53No more stressing when your kids are out and about.

00:56You can instantly see where they are.

00:58And if you're feeling daring, you can even send low bit-rate audio through the airwaves.

01:04Now, I'll bet there's a bunch of things your car just can't do.

01:07Can it lean into corners?

01:09I don't think so.

01:10What about adjusting its own width to park easier?

01:13I know your answer is no, but let me show you something then.

01:17This cutie is called Trigo EV.

01:19And even though it looks like a futuristic stroller, it's actually a fully functional quadricycle you can totally drive.

01:27It was initially created for delivery and car-sharing purposes, but it turned out cooler and way more comfy than expected.

01:34If you ever find yourself driving this electric, yeah, let's call it a car, shall we?

01:38You won't need anything else but a tiny patch of land to park it.

01:42It has a maximum speed of 56 miles per hour.

01:45Not bad for such a tiny car.

01:47In cruise driving mode, it measures 58 inches wide.

01:51But a mechanism allows the front wheels to retract toward the chassis, reducing the width to 34 inches.

01:58The electric four-wheeler weighs slightly over 1,000 pounds, with a total permissible mass of around 1,600 pounds.

02:06Right, it all looks futuristic and fun, but I feel safer in good old SUVs.

02:12Ever wished you had an extra arm to help you out when your hands are full?

02:16Scientists have figured out how to control a robotic third arm using just your diaphragm muscle.

02:22It's as easy as pie, if pie is easy.

02:24This awesome discovery was made in Switzerland as part of the super-cool third arm project.

02:30They had volunteers wearing exoskeleton arms and a sensor belt to track their diaphragm movements,

02:36all while navigating a virtual world in VR.

02:39After over 150 sessions with 61 volunteers, most people found it a breeze to control three arms at once.

02:46They could even multitask, chatting and looking around while using the third arm.

02:51Now recently, a new, fully autonomous delivery service with fast food joints was launched.

02:57This means no people involved from pickup to drop-off.

03:01It's called Flytrex, and it's been delivering using drones since 2017,

03:06teaming up with big names in retail and food to bring you quick and cheap deliveries.

03:11They're currently flying high in North Carolina and Texas, with plans to expand nationwide.

03:16Their goal is to make deliveries faster and cheaper using their trusty drones.

03:20Your order could be at your door in as little as 5 minutes after it's ready.

03:25Now, that's speedy.

03:27Flytrex got a huge increase in customers and even FAA approval for long-range drone deliveries in 2023.

03:34Partnering with big brands like Unilever and Papa John's, they're definitely on a roll.

03:39More a pizza roll.

03:41The Monocab Owl Project is all about making a super-cool monorail vehicle

03:46for getting around in rural areas sustainably.

03:48The Monocab is a clever little autonomous monorail vehicle that can balance itself on a regular rail without any extra support.

03:57Its slim design allows it to zip along single-track lines in both directions, perfect for some unique rail mobility ideas.

04:05It's like a fun service-on-demand option that's way more exciting than your usual transportation choices,

04:11especially for reviving old railway lines in rural areas.

04:14Everyone on the Monocab Owl team is stoked about shaking things up in rural mobility.

04:20Right now, there's a lack of good, eco-friendly and budget-friendly options for getting around in less populated areas.

04:27Reactivating old railway lines is a great start, but we need some fresh ideas to really make it work.

04:33That's where these small, self-driving rail vehicles come in.

04:36They bring together the best of rail travel with on-demand booking and a cool digital navigation system.

04:45Look here! Can you identify what this weird-looking object is?

04:50It's a mobile solar container with foldable solar panels for green energy on the go.

04:55Just pop out the panels, unfold them, and you're good to power up equipment and properties with green energy wherever you are.

05:03The solar container can extend up to almost 400 feet in length when fully unfolded, and has 240 solar panels.

05:11It's perfect for both on- and off-grid uses, like rescue missions and outdoor events.

05:16And it only takes about 5 hours to set up. Easy peasy!

05:19There's even an automatic conveyor system for easy folding and unfolding of the panels.

05:25Just push a button and start harnessing solar power.

05:28SolarKant, the Austrian company that invented it, estimates this mobile solar container can power around 32 households.

05:37Virtual meetings are all the rage nowadays.

05:40Remote chats are cool, but let's be real, they're no match for face-to-face meetings.

05:45We can see each other, hear each other, but it's still pretty flat and 2D.

05:50Or, shall I say it was flat?

05:52The thing is, HoloBox from HoloConnects is bringing holograms to life.

05:58This super cool device lets you project a life-size hologram of yourself, or anyone else, inside a funky box.

06:05Just plug it in, connect it to the internet, and voila!

06:08You've got a hologram ready to go.

06:11You can even connect multiple boxes to showcase big stuff like parts or anything else.

06:16Now, holograms are a massive game-changer for remote communication.

06:20Imagine chatting with someone and seeing them in 3D like they're right there with you.

06:25Plus, it adds a personal touch to presentations, training sessions, ads, you name it.

06:31What do you think? Does this look cool or creepy?

06:34Check out the latest creation from a rock star team of engineers at NASA Ames Research Center and KBR,

06:41a robot system that can autonomously build structures using lattice blocks.

06:46Their paper in Science Robotics explains how these robots and blocks work together to create amazing things.

06:53Designed for future lunar missions, these robots can lay down foundations for shelters before astronauts arrive.

07:00Three robots work together to carry and connect blocks with twisty edges, similar to assembling IKEA furniture.

07:07They have already built impressive structures, like a shelter made of 256 blocks in just over 4 days.

07:14Imagine what they could do on the moon!

07:18Experience the interactive pearl sculpture by breakfast.

07:22No food implied, just the name of the company.

07:25It's placed on a huge cruise ship called the Icon of the Seas.

07:28This stunning creation imitates the ocean's vibes, with rolling waves and shooting stars,

07:34each tile placed in a neat Fibonacci sequence.

07:38Using real-time data from the Caribbean, this sculpture changes constantly to match the current weather and tides,

07:44bringing the ocean to life before your eyes.

07:47Yeah, this invention won't change your life, but it's meant to nurture your soul.

07:52Have you heard about the Seattle-based startup JetTaptura?

07:55They're developing innovative vertical takeoff and landing vehicles with bladeless propulsion systems,

08:01promising a future of quiet, safe, and fast urban flight.

08:05By 2050, 70% of the population will be living in cities, leading to crowded streets.

08:11But JetTaptura's Fluidic Propulsion System offers a solution,

08:15using air pressure technology for silent operation.

08:18JetTaptura is also working on a high-speed VTOL for the U.S. Air Force,

08:23with plans for passenger-carrying prototypes by 2026.

08:27Well, that's exciting!

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