Keio University

The Arque prosthetic tail could help with mobility, act as a counterweight for heavy lifting tasks, or provide realistic feedback while inside virtual worlds

Robotics

Scientists look to improve balance with a robotic tail

Tails are used throughout the animal kingdom to help with balance or to grip objects. Humans don't have such a thing, so scientists at the Keio University Graduate School of Media Design have built one to improve the agility of wearers.

Two collaborating Japanese universities have laid claim to creating the world’s fastest camera (Photo: Shutterstock)

Photography

World's fastest camera captures 4.4 trillion frames per second

Two collaborating Japanese universities have laid claim to creating the world’s fastest camera. Taking pictures at a resolution of 450 x 450 pixels, it is said to be able take pictures at a mind-boggling 4.4 trillion frames per second.

A new in-car rear video system makes the back seat appear transparent, allowing drivers to see more of the road behind them

Automotive

Optical camouflage turns car's back seat transparent

A new in-car rear video system makes the back seat appear transparent, allowing drivers to see more of the road behind them.

Gizmag reveals the winners of the World Technology Summit & Awards 2012 (Photo: Ben Chau)

Remarkable People

Revealed: World Technology Network's innovators of 2012

Gizmag reveals the winners of the World Technology Summit & Awards 2012.

The SIM-LEI's rear overhang is part of its aerodynamic design

Automotive

"Unusual-looking" SIM-LEI EV has 300-km range, could be available soon

The bizarre-looking prototype SIM-LEI electric car has a claimed range of 300 kilometers, traveling at a constant speed of 100 km/h.