Friday tech photos

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Supposed cat translation device. Personally, I think translate the cat's expression as "Get that outa ma face, you bald ape."

A German designed  wants to build a series of noise-proof capsules in Shanghai, each capable of holding up to 15 people, and renting them out to people seeking a few minutes of silence.

Zeno is a 17-inch tall robot that is able to track people and generate a wide range of facial expressions. It has been designed to work as a prototype interactive learning companion, exploring how humans and machines can better interact. The resemblance to Astroboy is intentional.

The SenSea project involves two turbines like this off the coast of Ireland, generating 1.2 megawatts of energy (they hope) using tidal power.

Diane Hire is one of the first recipients of a deep-brain stimulator to treat her depression.

A blowgun from Thinkgeek that fires suction cup-tipped darts containing an explosive cap. Yes, explosive, like those cap pistols. Check out the video at the link.

Meet Albert Hubo from Korea.

This robot can handle rough terrain while keep a passenger (or equipment) level.

RFID wine rack.

Apparently the extra front wheels make the bike more stable when turning, in addition to looking just plain weird.

Emergency cocoon for when you just want to hang around waiting to be rescued.

Environmentally-friendly Antarctic base station, known as the Princess Elisabeth.

Mechanical centipede

Hand grenade watch

Inflatable hearse, just in time for Hallowe'en

The Pixel is one of several craft designed by private companies competing to determine which design will be used for the next generation moon lander. The winning design must take off, ascend 50 metres, hover for 90 or 180 seconds, then land before doing the same thing within 2.5 hours.

A newly-discovered species of electric ray. Its name? Electrolux addisoni, after the vacuum cleaner it resembles.

These bees are being trained to stick out their tongues when they smell explosives.

The inside of a neutrino observatory.

Bicycle vending machine.

Dragon body armour by leathersmith Bob Basset. Check out his LJ page which features lots of neat images things.

Jean-Yves Blondeau test drives a Rollerman suit. Check out the video at the link.

Steering wheel desk. I'm not sure if this is a really good idea.

Wooden car. Yes, it actually works because  only the chassis is made of wood. There is a video of this at the link.

The Nixie watch.