A robotic chef grills the perfect burger in seconds. And a hypercar drives along the ceiling, challenging the laws of physics. These technologies are no longer science fiction.
They're real, and they're reshaping what we think is possible. Tech, innovation, and bold design are coming together to create the future we used to dream about. Let's step into an era where the line between science and fiction is vanishing faster than ever.
The Volonort airike is just mind-blowing. It's not every day you see a flying jet powered motorcycle. This isn't some far-off concept with years of development ahead of it, either.
It's nearly market ready, although no launch date has been set. Here's what we do know. The Air Bike is a single seater that can hit speeds of up to 200 km per hour.
It's controlled both with the body and with joysticks. It can hover in place, spin 360°, and thanks to carbon fiber and 3D printing tech, it's about seven times lighter than traditional bikes. Want to ride the skies?
Then keep an eye on Volonaut socials. This video is both awesome and a little creepy. The bionic hand is completely detached from its owner, but still under their control.
They can even make it crawl toward an object. All thanks to wireless myopod electrodes which pick up muscle signals through the skin. Flex a muscle and the hand responds.
The Hero Prosthetic, which the hand is part of, is also tough and highly functional. It can lift up to 26 kg, lasts an entire day on a single charge, and is the lightest model out there, weighing just 548 g. Ready to take the wheel of a car that flips the laws of physics on their head?
The allect electric McMerry Spieling Pure is the first of its kind to master driving on the ceiling. Underneath the car are powerful downforce on demand fans that spin up to 23,000 RPM, generating 2 metric tons of downforce. The secret lies in the fans that work even when the car isn't moving.
To prove it, the makers mounted the spieling pure on a custom rig and turn the fans on. That's pretty convincing and very useful, too. The hypercar corners faster than a Formula 1 race car, goes from naugh to 100 kmph in just 1 and 1/2 seconds, and has already broken the record on the legendary Top Gear test track.
With our current technology, it takes around 21 months to get to Mars. That's slow. Can it be done faster?
Absolutely, says Pulsar Fusion. The company has unveiled a prototype called Sunbird, a fusionpowered space tug. Just listen to the specs on its engine.
Potential thrust 450 tons, more than a single Falcon rocket engine. Power generation up to 2 megawatt, outperforming the entire solar array on the ISS. And the engine is compact since it doesn't need bulky shielding or cooling systems.
As a result, Sunbird could get us to Mars in just 2 or 3 months. And who knows, maybe even to more distant planets like Jupiter. If everything goes according to plan, orbital tests are scheduled to begin in 2027.
Stay tuned. The Zone Motion Exoskeleton quite literally gets people back on their feet. is designed for individuals with spinal cord injuries and lets them walk without controlling the process with their hands.
In other words, it balances itself. This is only the second exoskeleton in the world with that ability and the first that can mimic natural leg movement. You can even dance in the Zo Motion.
Now, let's take a look at its key specs. Zo Motion fits users between 1 and 1/2 and 2 m tall and weighing up to 100 kg. It also supports hot swappable batteries.
Impressive, right? The first Zomotion unit was purchased by a rehabilitation center in Calgary, Canada. And naturally, the creators are open to working with researchers in both medicine and robotics.
Creating 3D content is becoming as easy as snapping a photo on your phone. And that's exactly the future Sony is aiming for. The iconic Japanese company is developing Zen, a blend of advanced software and hardware that redefineses digital creativity.
It simplifies the process of bringing objects and movements from the real world into the virtual space. For example, Zin supports MoPopy motion sensors that weigh just 8 g, and a special 3D display lets you work without putting on a headset thanks to a patented Sony sensor that tracks eye position across three axes. According to the company, anyone will be able to create highquality 3D CG assets regardless of their experience.
Would you want to try your hand at 3D art? Flexiva technology blurs the line between digital and physical. It lets you not only touch holograms, but also shape them with your fingers.
Rotating, zooming, swiping, you name it. So, how does Flexivol work? The core is a set of flexible ribbons that vibrate up to 2,880 times per minute, synchronized with a projector.
Special algorithms also come into play. As a result, the hologram doesn't fall apart, no matter the viewing angle, and interacting with it is 30% faster than using a dedicated 3D mouse. Its creators have also developed a special laser pointer called Pointerv.
Shine a regular laser at a hologram and you get a line, not a dot. But with point of all, that issue disappears. This kind of tech could be useful for doctors, designers, and even museum staff.
Just imagine exhibits with holograms you can pick up and explore. Glide is the first autonomous smart guide of its kind for blind and visually impaired people. It's like a hybrid between a cane and a guide dog, combining advanced AI, navigation, and robotics.
Glide can be used for both walking along preset routes and spontaneous strolls. In either case, it helps avoid obstacles and locate doors, elevators, staircases, and other objects. And it's easy to see why since Glide can see up to 15 m ahead.
It responds to voice commands and one full charge provides about 6 hours of use. Right now, Glide is in alpha testing, but the team plans to start shipping this fall. The Flashbot arm robot looks a bit like a tiny centaur and it's made for hospitals, hotels, stores, and basically any place that could use an extra set of hands.
So, what can Flashbot Arm do? It understands voice commands, gestures, and facial expressions. Its hands offer 11 degrees of freedom, which lets it handle a wide range of tasks.
For example, Flashbot Arm can call an elevator, deliver a food package, or serve guests at their tables. One charge gives it up to eight hours of operation. It's compact, weighing just 15 kg, so there's no need to rearrange furniture.
No word yet on when it will go on sale. Let's make a quick stop in the Norwegian city of Tronheime. Its vibrant night life coexists with stunning landmarks, including the largest medieval building in Scandinavia.
And one local attraction is especially popular with cyclists. Meet Tramper. Built in 1993, it's the world's only bicycle lift.
It works in an unusual way. One foot stands on the lift while the other stays on the bike pedal. By the way, Tramper also helps skateboarders, scooter riders, and even parents with strollers.
The lift is 130 m long. After a modernization, it got a new name, the Cylo cable. And best of all, it's now free to use.
Regent Craft's electric sea glider has made an appearance on Tech Zone before, but back in 2022, it was more of a tech demo. Now, the company's reporting successful tests of its passenger model. That's real progress.
The model shown here is called Visery. It seats 12 passengers and two crew members. On a single charge, it can cover up to 300 km.
With nextg batteries, that figure could rise to at least 740 km. Combine that with a cruising speed of 300 kmh, and you've got a very promising form of transport. Regent Craft already has pre-orders worth $9 billion and plans to open a factory for the Viseroy next year.
A wheel loader with no noise, no emissions, and no driver. That's the future of machinery. For now, it's just a concept called case impact.
But what happens if this type of machine becomes mainstream? For one, it could be deployed in areas too dangerous for human operators, such as sites hit by industrial disasters or natural catastrophes. And it could shake up the job market.
Case impact doesn't just follow remote control. It can also work semi-autonomously. For example, it can be set up for automatic digging and unloading.
On top of that, it collects and analyzes data in real time to continually improve its precision and efficiency. Ah, Silicon Valley, where even burgers are made by robots. If you're passing through, stop by the fast food spot, BurgerBot.
The robots here can whip up the perfect burger in just 27 seconds. Granted, it'll cost you $18, but where else can you get a tech show like this with your meal? Of course, there are humans working at BurgerBot, too, but they're freed from cooking duties and can focus on more pleasant tasks like chatting with the customers.
If BurgerBot proves successful, similar places could start popping up across California. And who knows, entrepreneurs from other states and even countries might follow. After all, reports say 89% of hospitality managers are open to robot assisted automation.
Would you pay $10,000 for a 27in display? What if it could show 3D content that looks incredibly lifelike and doesn't require any special glasses? The depth, texture, transparency, and lighting are so realistic that even something like this sneaker looks just like the real thing.
These displays are made by the team at Looking Glass Factory who use spatial holography technology to bring images to life. Their displays are compatible with a wide range of software from Unity to Unreal Engine. It's no surprise that their client list includes industry giants such as Pixar and Nvidia.
These displays could be invaluable for designers, medical professionals, and many other specialists. The team at ONMED is reimagining healthcare. Their care station is a compact kiosk that works like a fullyfledged clinic.
It offers fast, comprehensive care without the cost and scalability issues of traditional clinics or the limitations of standard teleaalth services. When activated, a doctor connects with the patient via a 65 in screen. They can check weight, temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
If needed, they'll ask the patient to place a stethoscope on their chest or activate a highdefinition camera to take a closer look at something like a rash. In most cases, care station gives doctors enough data to diagnose the issue and prescribe medication or if it's serious, refer the patient to a specialist. Care stations can be installed almost anywhere in emergency zones or shopping centers.
Planterform brings a NASA inspired mini garden right into your kitchen. Tired of storebought grains that just don't cut it? Why not grow your own?
It's surprisingly easy. Planter form introduces you to the world of fog ponics. Growing plants using mist.
Originally developed for space missions, this technology is just as useful on Earth. All you need to do is insert the plant capsules, add water, and install the app on your phone. The mini garden handles everything else, including lighting.
Just refill the water about once every 2 weeks. Try different capsule varieties, and don't forget to harvest your crops. The Planter Form starter kit with a salad mix capsule pack is available for $720.
Power Roll is a breakthrough in alternative energy. These solar panels are so thin you can roll them up like wallpaper and stick them to almost any surface, even building facads. Whether it's homes, schools, or hospitals, Power Roll can go just about anywhere.
The secret lies in a new embossing technique. Microscopic grooves about half a million per square meter are formed on a plastic substrate. These act as the actual solar elements and they're highly efficient.
Power rolls panels deliver about 13% more efficiency than traditional solar panels. They're also cheaper to produce thanks to the absence of indium in their conductive contacts. The team plans to manufacture enough panels to generate a combined output of 1 gawatt.
Let's wish them luck. The creators of the Yuthi Make E1 raised over $17. 5 million on Kickstarter.
And no, they're not offering a supercar or a burger making robot. It's a printer, but a very special one. This is the world's first personal UV printer that can print on virtually any surface.
Want to decorate mugs? Go for it. Rocks?
Why not? Leather, wood, glass? This printer doesn't care.
Here's how it works. It prints onto a special peel off film, which you then stick onto the object. This method lets you create not just 3D visuals, but textured designs as well.
Sounds tempting, right? The Kickstarter campaign is still going. If you hurry, you can grab your Yui Make E1 for $1,700.
The team at Overland AI is also seeing success. They've already attracted attention and funding from the US Department of Defense and have unveiled a prototype of their autonomous ground platform, Ultra. This platform can travel in a variety of conditions from dense forests to volcanic ridges and it is designed specifically for missions where communication and navigation systems including GPS are unreliable or completely unavailable.
Ultra analyzes its surroundings on its own. It's capable of simply driving from point A to point B while adapting to changing terrain, but it can also handle more complex tasks such as reconnaissance or evacuating the wounded. The platform features a modular design which makes it easy to equip it with either drones or logistics modules depending on the mission.
At the heart of the platform is a 114 horsepower internal combustion engine. Ultra can reach speeds of up to 56 km per hour. And if necessary, the engine can be turned off at the destination, allowing the platform to run on battery power alone for about 2 hours.
The AI focused company Neurologics has introduced the latest version of its smart mirror, the Anuro Magic Mirror. Just one look into it can reveal a surprising amount of information about your health, and it does so very quickly. This is the first mirror to use Neurologics's patented transdermal optical imaging technology.
The analysis takes only 30 seconds, after which the mirror displays data on your blood pressure, the nutritional state of your skin, whether you may be at risk for diabetes, and perhaps most surprisingly, whether there are any signs of depression. This is only a fraction of the information that a Neuromagic mirror can provide. The mirror analyzes around 100 different health indicators.
You don't even need to input any personal data to use it. It's still unclear whether Magic Mirror will ever go on sale, but it definitely looks like something that deserves both attention and investment. It's not just mirrors that are getting smarter.
Pens are evolving, too. What used to be a simple writing tool is now packed with smart features. The newer pen is a perfect example of this kind of transformation.
Its creators modestly describe it as the smartest pen in the world. It doesn't just digitize what you write, but also transcribes your notes. and thanks to its three built-in cameras, accurately recognizes sketches.
All data is stored both in the pen's internal memory and in the cloud. And best of all, it's compatible with standard D1 ink cartridges, so the tactile satisfaction of writing is preserved. A full charge of the newer pen lasts for about 23 hours.
The price is $716. Sometimes even toy technology is so impressive that it finds its way onto the pages of Forbes. And if it also happens to be affordable, all the better.
Meet Aura, a drone that is controlled using a glove. You no longer need to be an expert to perform amazing tricks. A wave of your hand and aura does a flip, a stop gesture, and it hovers in place.
It's fun, and it's so easy to use that most people can pick it up on their very first try. The drone is intended for children age six and up, but there is a good chance that many adults will be eager to give it a try as well. And if there were several Aura drones flying around at once, you are guaranteed an unforgettable and action-packed race.
A single kit, which includes the glove and the drone, costs $59. With Sunbank, access to hot water in your home no longer depends on having gas or electricity. These solar water heaters are so efficient that they're recommended even for commercial use.
Yes, the 151 L model will cost you $2,800, but the quality is also significantly better than many other options on the market. The tank is made of stainless steel and the heater contains no pumps or moving parts. Its efficiency is based on a system of glass vacuum tubes which can heat water to a temperature of 71° C.
In addition to the savings on your utility bills, these heaters often make you eligible for tax incentives as well. For those who love spending time on the water, we have found something compact, versatile, and lightweight. The Bix PK1 is an electric motor that can be attached to an inflatable boat, a kayak, or even a paddle board.
It works just as well in salt water as it does in fresh water and weighs only 1. 2 kg, including the mount. When attached to a kayak, the Bix PK1 can reach a speed of around 6.
5 kmh. It performs well in shallow water, which will be especially appreciated by anglers, and it's controlled via a wireless remote. This motor can be yours for $479.
Lyft X is an E foil, which is an electric surfboard with a hydrooil. Riding one feels like you're gliding above the water. The price is high at $17,000, but it offers plenty in return.
The board is designed to make riding comfortable even when going against the wind. Thanks to the Lift Connect system, it's also very easy to assemble with no tools required. A single charge provides 45 minutes of ride time, and the battery can be recharged to 80% in just half an hour.
It's currently the most compact and most powerful battery of its kind, and it fits into the board without any need to deal with cables. Heat. Heat.
