All articles tagged with #prototyping
Owlcat Games confirmed that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will rely on generative AI for prototyping and experimentation (e.g., 2D-to-3D looks, color tweaks) but all final game assets and content will be 100 percent human-made, with a spring 2027 release window announced.
MIT researchers retrofit a four-extruder 3D printer to produce a fully functional linear motor using five materials in about three hours, slashing prototype costs to roughly $0.50 and signaling a path toward on-demand manufacturing and replacement parts—even as printing complete vehicles remains far off.
The article discusses how individuals with a 3D printer can create their own iPhone fold dummy, highlighting the DIY potential for tech enthusiasts and makers to customize and prototype phone designs.
Microsoft's Xbox team is actively designing, prototyping, and testing the next generation of Xbox consoles in a secretive lab, indicating ongoing hardware development despite rumors and speculation.
Apple is progressing with its foldable iPhone development, entering the prototyping phase with plans to launch the device in the second half of 2026, alongside the iPhone 18, while pausing work on a foldable iPad due to manufacturing challenges and low demand.
The Defense Department has selected Anduril Industries, Integrated Solutions for Systems Inc., Leidos Dynetics, and Zone 5 Technologies to develop prototypes for a modular drone under the Enterprise Test Vehicle project. These drones will be used to test payloads and sensors, aiming for high production rates at low costs. The first flight demonstrations are expected in late summer or fall, after which at least one prototype will be further developed for scalable production. The project emphasizes using commercial off-the-shelf components and modern manufacturing techniques to keep costs down and ensure rapid production.
Sony showcased a video during its annual corporate strategy meeting, highlighting a prototyping exercise that imagines future products, including a PlayStation controller with a ring light, transparent smartphones, and augmented reality headsets. The company emphasized that these concepts are not directly related to any current products or services.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti is optimistic about the Navy's ability to operate a manned-unmanned fleet within the next decade, citing ongoing prototyping and experimentation with unmanned systems in various fleets. The Navy aims to incorporate unmanned systems into real-world operations in three phases, with a fully operational unmanned fleet expected in the next decade. Franchetti also highlighted the Navy's focus on infrastructure, networks, and enablers for future unmanned operations, as well as the incorporation of emerging technologies to enhance combat capabilities.
Three engineers, recent graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology, have broken the world record for the longest paper airplane flight. Inspired by hypersonic aircraft, particularly the NASA X-43A, the team focused on speed and reduced drag in their design. They used A4 paper and ran numerous simulations to determine the ideal angle for launching the paper airplane. The team hopes their success will encourage upcoming aerospace engineers to pursue their passions.