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Robot Guide Dog That Navigates Using Microsoft Kinect Controller
Japanese manufacturer NSK is developing a robot guide dog that can see obstacles with a Microsoft Kinect controller, walk on stairs, and respond to…
Crazy Clown Time, A Blues Album by David Lynch
Director David Lynch sings the blues and plays guitar in Crazy Clown Time, his debut album of 14 original blues songs (hear the title track).…
DrawTop, A Sticker That Turns a Laptop Into a Whiteboard
DrawTop is an adhesive vinyl sticker that turns the backside of a laptop screen into a handy whiteboard. It is available for purchase in a…
Burning Man 2011 Tilt-Shift Time-Lapse
Timelapse-icus Maximus, a wonderful tilt-shift time-lapse of Burning Man 2011 by James Cole. via Coilhouse
High School Student Builds His Own Tiny House in Parent’s Backyard
Inspired by a school project, high school student Austin Hay of Santa Rosa, California began building his own tiny house in his parent’s backyard. Using…
Goodnight iPad, A Parody of the Children’s Book Goodnight Moon
Goodnight iPad is a new book by children’s author David Milgrim under the pseudonym “Ann Droyd“. It’s a parody of the classic bedtime children’s…
Parmenides I, A Mesmerizing Light Sculpture by Dev Harlan
“Parmenides I” by artist Dev Harlan is a mesmerizing eight foot diamater sculpture that glows with intricate designs that are projected on its surface. To…
My Mom Was Becoming a Creepy Cat Lady
My Mom Was Becoming a Creepy Cat Lady on Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal
Drunk History Portrays A Wasted Past
Drunk History may itself be history, no new episodes have appeared since 2010, but its high concept (heh) and genuine hilarity are worthy of an…
AICP Southwest Sponsor Reel Tells Story Incorporating Company Logos
The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) asked Element X Creative to create the sponsor reel for their 2011 Southwest chapter show in Dallas, Texas.…