Product Design - Yanko Design https://www.yankodesign.com Modern Industrial Design News Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:19:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 This Award-Winning Foldable Microwave Oven Concept Turns into a Portable Carry Case https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/20/this-award-winning-foldable-microwave-oven-concept-turns-into-a-portable-carry-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-award-winning-foldable-microwave-oven-concept-turns-into-a-portable-carry-case Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:15:43 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=458754

This Award-Winning Foldable Microwave Oven Concept Turns into a Portable Carry Case

You’ve got portable grills, induction cookers, and portable stoves, but there’s no portable version of the microwave. Most microwaves today are heavy, bulky, and aren’t...
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You’ve got portable grills, induction cookers, and portable stoves, but there’s no portable version of the microwave. Most microwaves today are heavy, bulky, and aren’t designed to be carried around… but what if they were? Designer Park Saun created the Foldwave concept to show what a portable microwave could look like. With a collapsible design that turns into a portable carry case when not in use, the Foldwave gives you the option of being able to carry your microwave around. Use it at home from one room to another, carry it to work, or even to a picnic. The collapsible design makes it easier to carry on your shoulders… and if you’re wondering whether portable microwaves are even feasible as a concept, a Japanese company developed the world’s first battery-powered microwave this year!

Designer: Park Saun

The Foldwave’s innovation, as a concept, lies primarily in the way it goes from cube-shaped to compact. The sides of the microwave buckle inwards, allowing the top and the bottom elements to join together into a smaller, more manageable carrying volume. A handle on the top makes it easy to carry the Foldwave around with you, and using the Foldwave is as simple as opening the door in front, adding your food, and turning the knob on top to run the appliance.

Even though conceptual, it’s important to really address how this technology would be feasible in the long run. Microwaves are usually sealed shut to prevent radiation leakage, and it’s important that the Foldwave keeps that in consideration too. As far as the components go, the microwave magnetron sits on the top, while the rotating platform can be found at the bottom. One would assume that the high-voltage transformer sit right at the top with the magnetron, powering the device, while a battery unit could be potentially stored at the bottom, allowing the microwave to balance its components and weight out while still being bottom-heavy enough to stay stable when open.

The Foldwave is a winner of the Red Dot Award: Design Concept for the year 2023.

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This Compact Customizable Locker System Is The Storage Solution Every Modern Corporate Office Needs https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/20/this-compact-customizable-locker-system-is-the-storage-solution-every-modern-corporate-office-needs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-compact-customizable-locker-system-is-the-storage-solution-every-modern-corporate-office-needs Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:45:36 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=458742

This Compact Customizable Locker System Is The Storage Solution Every Modern Corporate Office Needs

We often underestimate the importance of great office furniture! When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on our...
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We often underestimate the importance of great office furniture! When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on our office chairs or typing away on our desks whether we’re working in our home office or a corporate one. Hence, these pieces of furniture need to be not only comfortable but ergonomic, and aesthetic as well. And, a great furniture design for modern corporate offices would be the Choice Lockers by Narbutas.

Designer: Narbutas

Designed by workplace furniture brand Narbutas, the Choice Locker System is a modular and efficient locker system intended to organize office spaces and keep them tidy and neat. The locker system was designed with the goal of making corporate offices more aesthetically pleasing. The Choice Lockers are available in a diverse range of door, lock, and accessory options. This storage solution is aimed at enhancing and improving any office space, or even a reception area. It can be used in corridors as well since it has a slender and compact footprint.

“Even if employees have permanent workplaces, lockers are useful for keeping common spaces uncluttered,” said the brand. “This maintains order in the office and creates a pleasant, aesthetic environment for both employees and visitors.” The Choice Locker System can be customized, and you can pick doors of diverse heights or materials. You can also pick open cabinet spaces for hanging jackets or cushioned nooks for people to sit and rest in.

What makes the Choice lockers even more personalized is that they are available in lock options ranging from combination locks to discreet electronic locks that can be swiftly opened with a swipe card. You can also pick from a wide collection of colors and materials such as perforated metal, melamine, HPL (high-pressure laminate) panels, and wood veneer. The Choice lockers are also designed to be sustainable, hence they are 97% recyclable, and they can be accentuated with planters to add a touch of green to the space, and enhance the overall indoor air quality. The Choice Locker System is a functional, efficient, and sustainable storage system designed to meet the needs of modern offices and modern officegoers.

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These 3D Printed Toothbrushes Make Brushing Teeth An Easy & Smooth Process For People With Dexterity Issues https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/20/these-3d-printed-toothbrushes-make-brushing-teeth-an-easy-smooth-process-for-people-with-dexterity-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=these-3d-printed-toothbrushes-make-brushing-teeth-an-easy-smooth-process-for-people-with-dexterity-issues Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:20:40 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=458473

These 3D Printed Toothbrushes Make Brushing Teeth An Easy & Smooth Process For People With Dexterity Issues

Landor & Fitch launched a collection of adaptive toothbrush add-ons called the Accessoires handles. These handles have been created for people with dexterity issues. The...
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Landor & Fitch launched a collection of adaptive toothbrush add-ons called the Accessoires handles. These handles have been created for people with dexterity issues. The handles feature chunky grips that curve outwards, giving the impression that they’re wrapped around a tennis ball. The grips feature a unique texture of grips, spines, or ridges which are the focal point of the entire Accessories collection.

Designer: Landor & Fitch

The handles are 3D-printed for different customers, and customized based on the answers of an online questionnaire. The add-ons can also be attached to the handles of regular toothbrushes to form a sturdier and larger grip, making it a more accessible and usable design. This unique design is a major boost for people who have limited dexterity, as it allows them to handle a toothbrush more easily and efficiently. Currently, 360 million people suffer from dexterity challenges, and this design will provide them with a better alternative than the household hacks they usually resort to. The add-ons have an almost sculptural and artistic appeal to them, making them look like regular homeware pieces.

“Whilst researching accessible design, we came across users hacking toothbrushes in functional but extremely uncomfortable ways,” said Landor & Fitch’s industrial design lead Jack Holloway. “This was by attaching toothbrushes to hands via elastic bands, using dog toys, lollipop sticks, and wet cloths. After seeing this, we realized there was a real problem that we as a creative team thought we could solve.”

To create the Accessories collection, Landor & Fitch invited a group of people with dexterity issues due to arthritis or carpal tunnel. They participated in co-designing the product in hands-on workshops called “makers labs”. They were involved in the entire process, and they even gave their feedback on the final product. This helped Landor & Fitch create the perfect design that could truly have utility and ease out the experience for people with dexterity problems.

Out of the 142 possible designs for the add-ons, users can pick the permutation that works best for them, this finalized design is then 3D-printed, allowing the entire process to be economical, and quite personalized as well.

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This Compact 40W Diode Enclosed Laser Cutter Is Every Designer + Hobbyist’s Dream https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/19/this-compact-40w-diode-enclosed-laser-cutter-is-every-designer-hobbyists-dream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-compact-40w-diode-enclosed-laser-cutter-is-every-designer-hobbyists-dream Fri, 20 Oct 2023 01:45:14 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=457690

This Compact 40W Diode Enclosed Laser Cutter Is Every Designer + Hobbyist’s Dream

With a fully-enclosed design that makes it incredibly user-friendly and safe for even homes, the xTool S1 is the most powerful laser cutter consumers can...
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With a fully-enclosed design that makes it incredibly user-friendly and safe for even homes, the xTool S1 is the most powerful laser cutter consumers can buy. It sports a slim design that doesn’t occupy the kind of vertical space required by other consumer-grade devices like 3D printers, and has a modular design that lets you swap out the laser attachments depending on the material you’re working with. The enclosed design eliminates the need to wear goggles while the cutter’s in action, and multiple flame-detectors keep the entire operation safe at all times. Despite all that, the xTool S1 sports a starting price of just $1,599 for the S1 with a 20W laser, going up to $1,999 if you want to pack ultimate power with a 40W laser diode.

Designer: xTool

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Occupying the same footprint as a flatbed scanner, the S1 from xTool is an industry-grade laser cutter designed specifically for hobbyists, prototypers, designers, engineers, small entrepreneurs, and other creatively inclined folk. It packs a powerful laser diode into an enclosed flatbed-style design that isn’t just compact, it’s also much safer than most consumer-grade open-diode laser cutters that either require you to splurge another couple of hundreds on a safety enclosure, or require you to have goggles on at all times while operating the machinery. The S1 is a suitable alternative, and comes with its own enclosed design that doesn’t break the bank.

The 40W laser is powerful enough to slice through wood, leather, stainless steel to plastic, precious metals, acrylic, and almost all other common materials with absolute ease. A modular design allows you to swap between laser diodes of different powers so you can engrave too, while also letting you attach accessories like risers for working on taller/thicker elements, or a rotary module for engraving on cylindrical surfaces.

The modular design extends to even the laser itself, with the ability to switch between the 40W laser, a 20W laser, or a 1064nm laser. The entire process is easy for even first-timers to do, giving your S1 the range to work with a whole host of materials. Other modules include the riser, which elevates your S1 so you can engrave on products as thick as 125mm (4.9 inches), the RA2 Pro rotary module for engraving on cylindrical surfaces (covering 90% of the cylinder), or even the Automatic Conveyor Feed that lets you feed in longer pieces of material as the S1 does running cuts on them. You can even add a honeycomb lattice to catch your parts as they fall, filtering dust off in the process, or install a smoke purifier module that purifies 99.97% of the exhaust fumes generated while the laser is at work.

Experts as well as novices will appreciate how intuitive using the S1 is. Right off the bat, it accepts all leading file types including SVG/DXF/JPG/JPEG/PNG/BMP/TIF, while supporting working with a variety of material categories from paper all the way up to stainless steel.

While most laser cutters use cameras for positioning, the S1 offers a new twin-point positioning system that’s much more accurate than the traditional camera method. This sidesteps the camera’s own shortcomings like its ability to distort or succumb to small amounts of parallax. The twin-point positioning system offers higher accuracy thanks to xTool’s advanced algorithms, allowing you to accurately visualize previews within the software for the best possible results.

The S1 also features an advanced Intelligent Focus System, enabling multi-point high-precision ranging and automated 3D object modeling. The motorized Z-axis dynamically adjusts focus in real time during processing, ensuring meticulous precision. Once you’ve loaded and calibrated your job, the S1 gets to work at 600mm/s, offering a respectably speedy yet incredibly stable performance thanks to the robust guide rail system that guides the laser with ease.

40 watts of power is no joke, especially in the laser world, which is why the folks at xTool take safety as seriously as they do. Rated Class-1, the laser is certified safe to be used around humans given how many precautions the S1 takes with its design. A large, high-transparency cover offers excellent dual-wavelength filtering capabilities (diode laser and 1064nm Infrared laser), freeing you from cumbersome protective glasses while giving you a clear view of the job while it’s being processed.

The entire enclosure is fire-resistant, but the chances of a fire are drastically minimized thanks to omni-directional flame detectors that constantly monitor the S1 while it’s in action. A powerful smoke exhaust rapidly discharges harmful gases produced during laser processing, ensuring your safety and well-being, with the option of adding a purifier module that purifies 99.97% of the air making its way out of the S1. The device additionally has auto-shutdown protocols when you lift the lid in the middle of a job or when the S1 detects a tilt or impact, and at any other time, a conveniently placed emergency stop button lets you instantly pause a job.

The xTool S1 measures 765mm x 561mm (30 inches x 22 inches) in length and diameter, while being 183mm or 7.2 inches in height (going to 268mm or 10.5 inches with the riser module attached) and weighing 20 kilograms (44lbs). The S1 40W has a 498mm x 319mm (19.6 inches x 12.5 inches) work area, extendable indefinitely via the Automatic Conveyor Feed module. The device connects via both USB as well as WiFi, working with popular software Lightburn or even xTool’s proprietary XCS software that’s available for Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, and iPadOS devices. The xTool S1 starts at $1,599 for the 20W model, while the 40W variant costs $1,999, undercutting most powerful laser cutters that can run up even 5 figures in cost. Addon modules for the cutter are available separately.

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Top foldable smartphone designs in 2023 https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/19/top-foldable-smartphone-designs-in-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-foldable-smartphone-designs-in-2023 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:42:56 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=458614

Top foldable smartphone designs in 2023

Flippable and foldable smartphones are taking mobile phones where no mobile phone has gone… since the year 2007, when flip phones were still in vogue,...
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Flippable and foldable smartphones are taking mobile phones where no mobile phone has gone… since the year 2007, when flip phones were still in vogue, and owning an iPhone was considered an unimaginable luxury for normal, tech unsavvy people. In 2023, things are coming full circle and we’re now seeing smartphones that mimic flip phones or double as foldable tablets.

Folding smartphones are more stylish than the conventional brick-shaped smartphone design, and even though they’re relatively new to the market, there are already a few great options as more manufacturers enter the foldable smartphone race – if you’re an Android user, that is. News about iPhone Flip is still slim, but you don’t have to wait to upgrade. Here are the top foldable smartphone designs you can find in 2023.

1. Galaxy Z Fold 5

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is widely considered the most powerful, feature-rich foldable smartphone on the market. It ties with the Google Pixel Fold for being the most expensive at $1799.99, but its 6.2 inch cover AMOLED 2x display (and 7.6 inch tablet display) are rated for brightness levels of up to 1750 nits at resolutions of 904 x 2316 and 1812 x 2176, respectively. That’s all possible because of its internal Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU and 4400 mAh battery. Much like other leading Samsung smartphones, it comes with support for the S Pen stylus that makes multitasking and precise interactions far simpler.

It also packs in 12 gigs of RAM, up to 1 TB of storage space (via the Samsung website), and a triple rear camera system with a 50 megapixel main sensor, 12 megapixel ultrawide, and a 10 megapixel telephoto lens.

Buy it now on Amazon

2. Google Pixel Fold

If you’re specifically looking for a powerful smartphone that also doubles as a tablet – but you aren’t sold on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 – you should also consider the Google Pixel Fold. It uses OLED displays, but it’s a little more compact than the former with a cover display size of 5.8 inches (2092×1080 resolution) and a tablet display size of 7.6 inches (2208×1840 resolution). It’s darker than the Z Fold 5, given that its peak brightness is 1450 nits, however, it has a slightly more powerful 4821 mAh battery to keep it powered longer. This is useful in Extreme Battery Saver mode, which supposedly lets you keep your Pixel Fold awake for up to 72 hours on a single charge.

Its Google Tensor G2 processor and 12 GB RAM make it similar in power to its immediate competitor, but it features a cleaner implementation of Android which makes it feel more buttery smooth in action. Unfortunately, its MSRP of $1919 makes it the least affordable of the bunch.

Buy it now on Amazon

3. Galaxy Z Flip 5

Flippable smartphones are more approachable to the average user, both in cost effectiveness and portability. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 phone is the best flippable smartphone around, thanks to its robust feature set and immaculate build quality. Both its 3.4 inch cover and 6.7 inch portrait display use AMOLED screens with 720×748 and 1080×2640 resolutions, meaning you can do a lot with the tiny cover screen and see it all with excellent sharpness and clarity.

It’s not going to compete in raw power with the foldable phones I talked about earlier, but its compact build size means it doesn’t need to. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a 3700 mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, and 8 gigs of RAM. It can still be equipped with up to 512 GB of internal storage, and its 12 MP rear cameras produce crisp and clean photos.

Buy it now on Amazon

4. Motorola Razr+

The classic Motorola Razr was one of the most iconic flip phones during the heyday of flip phones, and now it’s returned as the Motorola Razr+ (or Motorola Razr Plus, or Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, depending who you ask). This powerful little smartphone uses a 3.6 inch cover display (1066×1056) and a 6.9 inch pOLED vertical display (2640×1080). It uses a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU and a 3800 mAh battery with 8 gigs of RAM. It can store up to 256 gigs internally, and its selfie camera captures photos at 32 megapixels.

Buy it now on Amazon

5. OPPO Find N3 Fold

The OPPO Find N3 Fold is a powerful foldable smartphone that is especially useful to photographers because of its 48 MP rear camera, 64 MP ultrawide camera, and 64 MP telephoto camera. It sits just shy of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in terms of cost with an MSRP of roughly $1745, but it hits the sweet spot with its 4800 mAh battery that can power its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU. Its 7.8 inch main AMOLED display is impressive with a resolution of 2240×2268, which looks great with games and action-heavy videos like live sports with its 120 Hz refresh rate.

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This Single-Piece Bent Plywood Lounge Chair Also Has Its Own Built-in Magazine Rack https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/19/this-single-piece-bent-plywood-lounge-chair-also-has-its-own-built-in-magazine-rack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-single-piece-bent-plywood-lounge-chair-also-has-its-own-built-in-magazine-rack Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:30:09 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=458508

This Single-Piece Bent Plywood Lounge Chair Also Has Its Own Built-in Magazine Rack

It’s difficult to appreciate how simple yet complex the Void chair is. Look at it and you realize that it’s entirely made from one singular...
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It’s difficult to appreciate how simple yet complex the Void chair is. Look at it and you realize that it’s entirely made from one singular piece of plywood that’s been contorted into this beautiful shape. The plywood bends to form the seat, legs, and backrest, also giving you an easter-egg in the form of two hidden pockets that let you store books and magazines. The ‘simple-looking’ chair, however, isn’t so imple to produce. It requires to be cut from a large plywood sheet, then heat-treated to make it pliable, and formed into its unique shape using molds and vices. The result is a lounge chair that really highlights the capabilities of bent plywood as a viable (and classy) material, and of designer João Teixeira’s creative abilities.

Designer: João Teixeira (Teixeira Design Studio)

The Void lounge chair gets its name from the void created in the center while it gets cut out as a flat piece. The flat version of the chair is then ‘folded’ into its shape using a series of heating and bending processes, and the void eventually gets closed, becoming the small gap between the seat and the backrest.

A closer look at the Void lounge chair’s actual void.

The bending process results in the creation of two pocket areas within the chair’s legs. Rather than just closing them off or leaving them as a visual detail, Teixeira adds function to them, turning them into book-holders that you can use to store books, newspapers, magazines, or even vinyl discs. The slim profile of these holders keeps the books upright and has them right at your fingertips whenever you want to just sit and read for a bit.

The chair’s upholstery is continuous too, ging from the seat to the backrest via these book slots. I’d imagine that area would gather dust with time, but its cushioned design is much better than dropping your books directly onto plywood and having their corners or binding get bent, damaged, or crushed in the process.

The result is a lounge chair that’s minimalist in form and material, but maximalist in its expressiveness. The simple lounge chair adds a unique calming effect to your interiors without distracting too much from other elements of decor. It’s perfect for a living room around a coffee table, or even your balcony, and works just as well in coffee shops, bookstores, and coworking spaces looking to elevate their decor through functional furniture.

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Microsoft’s Project Silica glass storage system looks right out of sci-fi https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/19/microsofts-project-silica-glass-storage-system-looks-right-out-of-sci-fi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=microsofts-project-silica-glass-storage-system-looks-right-out-of-sci-fi Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:38:06 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=458593

Microsoft’s Project Silica glass storage system looks right out of sci-fi

Storing massive amounts of data in the modern world is a lot more complicated and expensive than it would seem, given the persistence of the...
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Storing massive amounts of data in the modern world is a lot more complicated and expensive than it would seem, given the persistence of the internet, which now dates back almost 40 years. Hard disk drives are relatively easy to break due to regular usage, and they only last an average of five years before becoming inoperable – making the information stored within disappear forever. Keeping the internet alive over the years requires a ton of electricity, and not just in terms of manufacturing and shipping new storage drives. Simply operating the massive arrays of computers where data is stored creates a tremendous carbon footprint, contributing significantly to climate destruction.

Microsoft’s Project Silica wants to solve one piece of that puzzle: data archival. The team behind Project Silica has been busy figuring out how to archive impressive quantities of data away in a physical vault that requires minimal amounts of electricity to maintain. In the automated vault, shelves of individual glass sheets storing up to 7 terabytes each (that’s over 1.75 million songs, according to Microsoft) are accessible by robotic servos that can track down a given sheet, then bring it back to a physical reader that transmits the data inside over the cloud. The only catch: once data is written to a glass sheet, that sheet can never be written over again.

Designer: Microsoft

An “ultrafast femtosecond laser” modifies the shape of the glass plates as it writes, storing information in voxels – 3D pixels that can store volumetric information. These voxels are encoded into the body of the glass, and can only be read with a quick-moving microscope that works similarly to a CD or DVD reader albeit at a much larger scale. Somewhere between those two interactions, robotic servos shuffle up and down steel rows, storing data away on shelves that look straight out of the Minority Report or The Expanse.

The entire four-step process is powered by Microsoft Azure AI, which makes sense given how complex it must be to make a foolproof automated system integrating digital and physical interactions, which is exactly what’s going on inside of the Project Silica library. Its robotic servos “climb the shelves, fetch the glass, and then zip back to the reader” before stopping to self-charge.

Each glass slab is designed to last for 10,000 years, which is evidently twice as long as it’s been since humanity’s oldest recorded writing was created about 5000 years ago. Even more shockingly, the entire library is “passive, with no electricity in any of the storage units” according to Microsoft.

Elire is already collaborating with Project Silica to store music in the Global Music Vault, but the technology isn’t quite ready for widespread use. Microsoft says there are about “3-4 more developmental stages” before these glass-based libraries become the norm for long-term data storage on a commercial level, but the benefits are clear. Project Silica could represent a massive step forward in minimizing humanity’s carbon footprint while ensuring its achievements live on through the ages.

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From Phones to Drones: Nokia’s New Hexacopter Targets Industrial-use with RGB and Thermal Cameras https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/19/from-phones-to-drones-nokias-new-hexacopter-targets-industrial-use-with-rgb-and-thermal-cameras/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-phones-to-drones-nokias-new-hexacopter-targets-industrial-use-with-rgb-and-thermal-cameras Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:45:19 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=458498

From Phones to Drones: Nokia’s New Hexacopter Targets Industrial-use with RGB and Thermal Cameras

The iconic phone maker unveiled a new logo this year, signifying a switch from consumer tech to actual infrastructure and business-focused solutions. Their latest product,...
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The iconic phone maker unveiled a new logo this year, signifying a switch from consumer tech to actual infrastructure and business-focused solutions. Their latest product, a 5G-capable hexacopter drone drives that message home with its enterprise and industry-focused approach. The massive copter is designed to carry a variety of payloads, from cameras to scanning devices to even loudspeakers or modems. It’s crafted with robust materials, is designed to be reliable and repairable… but most importantly, it’s designed and manufactured entirely in the EU, offering an alternative to businesses and governments looking to shift away from China-developed drone technology.

Designer: Nokia

Nokia’s drone isn’t your average DJI or Parrot-style flying machine. It’s much larger, covering a span of at least 3 feet in diameter when resting on the ground. Designed for industries, construction, safety/security, emergency services, transportation, or even smart-city monitoring, the drone comes with its own docking station, dual gimbal cameras, and edge cloud processing using Nokia MX Industrial Edge (MXIE). “By connecting over public and private 4G/LTE and 5G networks, customers will benefit from the highest reliability,” Nokia’s team mentions. “Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations with real-time kinetic (RTK) positioning improves situational awareness. Dual modem connectivity allows Nokia drones to simultaneously connect to multiple networks, complying with system redundancy that is commonly required by aviation regulatory bodies.”

The drone comes with a 6-rotor design that’s made for effective navigation no matter the situation, weather, or environment. For drones, this one is built like a tank, sporting a carbon fiber chassis that keeps the drone light but sturdy, and an overall construction that’s water, dust, and wind resistant. Dual modems ensure the drone stays connected through its entire journey, and if the connection ever falters, the drone has its own return-to-launchpad protocols built in that allow it to make its way back to its docking station while avoiding no-fly zones.

A highlight of the drone’s design is its modular lower platform that allows you to mount a variety of accessories that transform the drone’s purpose. You’ve got a dual-camera module with a Thermal and an RGB camera capable of 30x zoom, but undock the camera and you can swap it for a LiDAR sensor instead, allowing the drone to 3D scan objects and environments instead. Nokia offers other modules too, including a powerful spotlight for rescue missions, or a loudspeaker for delivering messages/warnings/alerts. If you’ve got a custom requirement, Nokia’s Payload Development Kit lets you build your own module to mount onto the drone, making it serve your mission/project’s needs.

The Nokia Drone Networks solution offers remote operation capabilities for search and rescue missions and damage assessment in hazardous environments. These drones can also be programmed to conduct autonomous flights for tasks like enhancing security at major events or conducting regular equipment inspections in remote locations. The docking station not only safeguards the drone and its payload, which may include sensor devices or a dual gimbal camera, from external dangers and severe weather conditions but also remotely charges the drone in preparation for its next flight.

Given its enterprise/industry-focused approach, the Nokia Drone isn’t available to consumers. For businesses looking to place orders, there’s an Enquiry button on Nokia’s website.

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OnePlus Open is a foldable smartphone with a cinematic display, but it’ll cost you https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/19/oneplus-open-is-a-foldable-smartphone-with-a-cinematic-display-but-itll-cost-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oneplus-open-is-a-foldable-smartphone-with-a-cinematic-display-but-itll-cost-you Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:05:40 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=458579

OnePlus Open is a foldable smartphone with a cinematic display, but it’ll cost you

Foldable smartphones (like the OPPO Find N3, which we loved) are filtering into the high-end smartphone marketplace, tying together the best parts of mobile computing....
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Foldable smartphones (like the OPPO Find N3, which we loved) are filtering into the high-end smartphone marketplace, tying together the best parts of mobile computing. When you buy a foldable phone in lieu of a regular smartphone, you’re essentially getting two devices in one: a smartphone that can instantly double its screen space, and a tablet that can instantly halve its size to fit in your pocket.

OnePlus is the latest smartphone maker to release its own foldable smartphone, called the OnePlus Open. Reviewers seem to agree that it comes with a good collection of attention-grabbing features… tied to a less exciting $1699.99 price point and several unfortunate shortcomings. But it’s still accurate to say the OnePlus Open represents another step forward, further solidifying an industry-wide push toward foldable phones – a step which even Apple hasn’t taken yet, given that its rumored iPhone Flip still doesn’t have a concrete release window.

Designer: OnePlus

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The most striking feature of the new OnePlus Open folding smartphone is its dual 2k 120 Hz fluid AMOLED ProXDR displays. The cover display alone measures up to 6.31 inches and uses a 20:9 aspect ratio, but opening up the cover display and deploying OnePlus Open’s tablet mode reveals a much larger 7.82 inch form factor when the two displays sit side-by-side.

What’s impressive here, however, is the phone’s max brightness of 2800 nits, paired with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos integration. That makes the OnePlus Open a portable home theatre that rivals many modern high-end televisions in every way but size.

The entire thing seems sturdily built, with ceramic guard shielding surrounding the cover display. When the device is fully deployed in tablet mode, it’s protected by “Ultra-Thin Glass that sits above the flexi OLED, a layer TPU for shielding against physical impact, and an anti-reflection screen protector to reduce everyday wear and tear.”

The Hasselblad triple-camera system is packed full of sensors, including a primary 48 megapixel SONY LYTIA-T808, a 64 megapixel telephoto camera with 6x lossless optical zoom, and a 48 megapixel ultra-wide sensor. There are also two front cameras: a 20 MP selfie cam in tablet mode and a 32 MP selfie cam on the cover display. Hasselblad Portrait Mode seems like a major draw for photographers working in low light conditions, and according to OnePlus, “the revolutionary cameras work in tandem to deliver DSLR-level depth-tracking, bokeh and flare effects captured by Hasselblad cameras fitted with XCD 3,5/30, 2,8/65 and 2,5/90V lenses.”

That’s a lot of gear to keep protected from the elements, which is why it’s disappointing that the device’s water resistance rating of IPX4 means it is unprotected from full immersion in water, and is less dust resistant than other devices with a higher rating. That makes it slightly less competitive with other foldable smartphones like the Google Pixel Fold.

The OnePlus Open is now available for pre-order in the United States and Canada via the official OnePlus website, Amazon, and Best Buy, with phones officially shipping out on October 26. It starts in two colors: Voyager Black and Emerald Dusk, and you can now pre-order it for $1699.99 USD or $2299.99 CAD, though OnePlus offers an additional $200 trade-in discount.

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The Ultimate Pet Protection System Is Designed To Keep Your Pets Comfy, Cozy and Secure https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/19/the-ultimate-pet-protection-system-is-designed-to-keep-your-pets-comfy-cozy-and-secure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-pet-protection-system-is-designed-to-keep-your-pets-comfy-cozy-and-secure Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:20:47 +0000 https://www.yankodesign.com/?p=457931

The Ultimate Pet Protection System Is Designed To Keep Your Pets Comfy, Cozy and Secure

For most of us, our pets aren’t simply pets! They’re our children and babies we consider our own blood. We take care of them the...
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For most of us, our pets aren’t simply pets! They’re our children and babies we consider our own blood. We take care of them the way we would take care of our own kids, and leave no stone unturned to ensure they are happy, healthy, and safe. If you’re looking for a new and improved way to take better care of your pet then you may want to look into Tavo’s latest product – the Maeve Pet Protection System. Tavo is another creation from the makers of Nuna who build top-of-the-line baby gear. And their Maeve Pet Protection System is designed to provide your pets with the ultimate comfort and safety.

Designer: Tavo

While building the Maeve Pet Protection System, Tavo utilized the decades of research, development, testing, and engineering that have been carried out at Nuna. Tavo made use of this valuable information to create the perfect system that allows you to seamlessly take your pet from your home to the car and finally to the desired location – whether it’s a vet appointment or some fun adventure. The Maeve Pet Protection System includes a carrier and a vehicle base for the carrier which is reminiscent of a child’s car seat.

However, if you need to carry your pet beyond a car then you can opt for the Roscoe stroller frame as well. When used together Maeve and Roscoe team up to create Tavo’s 3-in-1 Protection System which provides your pets with the ultimate safety and comfort while traveling, putting you at complete ease. Tavo utilizes the latest United Nations ECE child restraint standards to provide the highest degree of safety and protection. You can travel peacefully with your pet knowing they are safe and secure.

Much like Nuna, Tavo also pays complete attention to aesthetics and comfort. The Maeve carrier is available in five color options – Onyx, Fawn, Merle, Sable, and Brindle, while the strollers are accentuated with vegan leather details in classic color options such as black, cognac, and chocolate. So, you can pick and choose the colors that perfectly complement your aesthetic as well as your pets!

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