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Researchers at Bielefeld University have created a one-of-a-kind robot that mimics a stick insect in order to be able to more easily traverse rough ground. It is hoped that such a creation will benefit not only roboticists but also biologists interested in animal movement.

Much of the hype surrounding smart glasses stems from their ability to inform us of our environment. But for Japanese company Jins, what these devices can tell us about ourselves might prove just as valuable. The Jins Meme eyewear alerts the user when fatigue levels are on the rise.

Rickshaws are a part of life across much of Asia for tourists and locals alike. Japanese company Terra Motors has developed a new, electric rickshaw it hopes will improve environmental degradation and also save on fuel costs for drivers.

Although they're meant to show what's happening on the road behind you, rear-view mirrors can be obstructed by headrests, passengers and luggage. To counter this, Cadillac is planning to replace the rear-view mirror with a video feed. It estimates a 300 percent increase in field of vision.

For architects, thinking outside the box often goes hand-in-hand with the job description, but sometimes the box doesn't even come into the equation. With this in mind and the end of the year in sight, Gizmag celebrates ten notable architectural oddities.

Some ideas break new ground, others are just destined to break. Creative minds can't always be saving the world, and what a boring place that world would be without all the bewilderment and fun that off the wall inventiveness brings.

Researchers at the NYU Langone Medical Center have completed a study that suggests eye tracking technology may be able to help locate and determine the extent of brain injuries as well as monitor recovery.

Leapfrog's LeapBand is a virtual pet gaming device merged with a fitness tracker that motivates kids to move using gameplay and activity challenges. Is it enough to get them to be more physically active though? Read on to find out.

Do you have termites in your home? If not, would you like to? The Termitat securely houses a colony of Pacific Dampwood Termites within a clear acrylic housing, where you can watch them going about their business on a daily basis.

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) have successfully tested bilateral shoulder-level prosthetics, allowing a test subject to perform complex tasks using both arms simultaneously.

The Pop-Up House, by TallerDE2 Arquitectos, involved the renovation of a mid-20th Century apartment into a space-saving bachelor pad that's better suited to enable the client to pursue his interests.

Now is a great time to be in the market for a top-of-the-range mirrorless camera, but picking the right one can be difficult. Luckily Gizmag is here to help, by comparing the specifications and features of some of the best mirrorless cameras available in 2014.