Take A look At Some Of The Most Amazing Inventions Of 2012-
Self-inflating tires.
We couldn’t help but cheer when these were created — it’s about time,
right? These Goodyear tires are self-inflated by an internal pressure
regulator that automatically activates when the tire pressure is low.
The regulator lets air flow into a pumping tube. As the wheel spins, the
flattened part of the tire squeezes air from the tube into the tire by
way of an inlet valve. When the air pressure returns to optimal level,
the regulator closes — and the driver never knows it happened!
Tesla Model S. In the world of electric vehicles, the Tesla Model S is leading the pack. Described by
Time
magazine as a four-door sedan that “has the lines of a Jaguar,” this
sleek model comes complete with touchscreen controls that handle
everything from the built-in GPS to the car’s suspension. One charge
gives it enough power to drive for 265 miles. Who’s up for a road trip?
The Curiosity Rover.
The Mars landing was arguably one of the most talked about events of
the year, and the Curiosity Rover played a huge part in the story. The
one-ton Mars car is roughly the size of an SUV and comes equipped with a
host of scientific equipment, enabling a wide range of data collection
as the rover explores Mars for the next two years.
Indoor clouds.
Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde developed a way to create indoor clouds —
pretty amazing, right? The impressive feat requires the perfect balance
of temperature, humidity and lighting. Once the room is ready, Smilde
uses a fog machine to summon the cloud, which lasts for a few minutes
before dissipating.
Google Glass.
These days, a tech or invention list isn’t complete without Google. The
company made big news earlier this year when they unveiled Google
Glass, a computer that’s built into the frame of a pair of glasses. The
device purports to make augmented reality a part of our daily lives. The
glasses aren’t cheap ($1,500), but the price tag just might be worth it
for a look (no pun intended) into the future.
The Deepsea Challenger Submarine.
Designed by filmmaker James Cameron, this impressive piece of machinery
can withstand 1,000 atmospheres of pressure — think of it as three SUVs
sitting on your toe (ouch!). The 24-foot-long Deepsea Challenger
reached the oceans’ deepest point (7 miles below the surface) in March
and comes equipped with digital 3-D cameras to document its
surroundings.
