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Bcompact Hybrids Compact Side Folding Stair

Zev Bianchi Compact Side Folding Stair Building Components Friday, 28 February 2025

Bcompact Hybrids

Bcompact Hybrid is a side folding staircase designed for compact homes and workspaces. The staircase folds sideways to sit flush with or inside the wall when not in use. A bi-folding handrail and an automatic safety gate move with the folding action. Stringers and treads are cut from sustainably sourced bamboo plyboard using low waste cutting methods. Brass, aluminium and stainless steel parts support a long service life. Each unit is made to the required height and angle, so access to upper levels is gained with minimal building work.

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Whale Tail Sitting Bench

Enrique Mínguez Ros Sitting Bench Outdoor Furniture Thursday, 27 February 2025

Whale Tail

This piece of urban furniture is a versatile element for both indoors and outdoors. The shape of the seat and its support makes the bench resemble the tail of a whale without compromising its ergonomics and stability. A thin layer of fibreglass covers its inner core of wood or concrete enriched with recycled plastic. It can be placed alone or in small groups.

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Amphibious Rescue Drone

Junkai Shao and Xiaoxi Du Rescue Drone Security Products Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Amphibious

Amphibious is a portable rescue drone designed for disaster response. Amphibious combines disaster investigation, life detection, search and rescue positioning, equipment transport and emergency lighting. The four wings can be rotated to form a portable mode, a flight mode or a diving mode. Radar life detection devices on the outer edge of the wings help locate survivors, while lights on the inner edge support work in dark areas. The body is made of lightweight aviation aluminum, plastic and composite materials. The drone can be folded and carried in a backpack.

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MABY Smart Lighting System Multifunction Lamp

Horace Lam Multifunction Lamp Lighting Tuesday, 25 February 2025

MABY Smart Lighting System

MABY is a modular smart lighting system designed for building decorative light sculptures. The system uses flat cells in four shapes: triangle, square, pentagon and hexagon. The cells connect to one another, so many different structures can be formed. Colored pattern plates, called MABY skin, attach to each cell to change its appearance. Brightness, color and on or off status are adjusted by touching the cells or by using a mobile application. The intent is to support creative expression at home for users of many ages.

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Burgu Stool

Metin Nergiz Stool Furniture Monday, 24 February 2025

Burgu

Burgu is a height adjustable seat designed for spaces such as bars and barber shops. The height adjustment gear is supported by four separate legs instead of a single central hub, so the whole mechanism stays visible. The seat and the gear are made of laminated solid wood, and the lamination prevents deformation and extends the service life. The legs and the gear are shaped on five axis machines for high precision. A large gear diameter and a thick thread allow the height to be adjusted quickly and steadily while seated.

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Imilab AI Camera

Yajun Wang AI Camera Security Products Sunday, 23 February 2025

Imilab

Imilab is an outdoor security camera with artificial intelligence recognition. The minimalist rounded form blends into the installation environment. A built-in algorithm recognizes human shapes and pets and sends an alert to a mobile phone. A new universal shaft base prevents the loosening common in traditional shafts. The body is made of high performance antioxidant plastic with a polished surface for easy dust cleaning. The sealed housing is rated IP65 and works from minus 30 to 60 degrees Celsius. A lithium battery lasts six to nine months on one charge.

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