Archive for September 12, 2011


Future Predictions: Richard Branson Flying His Mini-Submarine

Richard Branson unveiled plans Tuesday to pilot a “flying” mini-submarine down to the furthest depths of the oceans, in his latest record-breaking adventure.

It has been built to withstand the extreme pressure found 36,000 feet below the surface, which is 1,500 times the pressure exerted on an aeroplane. The eight-foot long craft, made of carbon fibre and titanium, has stubby wings and a cockpit. It can cruise for about 6.2 miles and can stay submerged without help for 24 hours.

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The “Sea Orbiter” has been designed by the famous French architect Jacques Rougerie. Is Jules Verne ready to be reborn? A three-metre high model of the vehicle, built by MARINTEK in Trondheim, has actually been sent to the Jules Verne Exhibition in Paris. Source>>>>

“The real vessel will be 51 metres high, with a beam of 10-15 m. About two-thirds of it will be underwater, and that part will contain various types of laboratories for studies of the climate, and marine life and resources.” Source>>>>

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Nanorobots to treat many of our diseases in the future!

“Imagine going to the doctor to get treatment for a persistent fever. Instead of giving you a pill or a shot, the doctor refers you to a special medical team which implants a tiny robot into your bloodstream. The robot detects the cause of your fever, travels to the appropriate system and provides a dose of medication directly to the infected area.” Source>>>>


Source>>>> Svidinenko Yuriy


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“Driller” nanorobots being injected into an artery through the tip of a needle.

Surgeon nanobot “Drillers” carefully remove a blood clot from an obstructed vein. These robots can operate autonomously or through teleoperation by a surgeon.

“Driller” nanorobot approaches a sick red blood cell for the final kill.

A “Stinger” engages in a delicate surgical operation to remove a cancer tumor. The Stinger nanorobot can inject a toxin or medicine of choice, either autonomously, or through teleoperation.

“Drillers, Peepers, Stingers” engage in a delicate surgical operation to remove a cancer tumor. Whilst the Stingers inject a toxin, Drillers cut deep into the tumor. A Peeper broadcasts the whole video scene to the surgeon.

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