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BREAKING: JAPANESE DEVELOP PRACTICAL WORKING JETPACK!

Started by Shibboleet The Annihilator, January 20, 2010, 06:52:28 AM

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Remington

#1
January 20, 2010, 06:55:28 AM
How did they get it to stay so stable?!?!

It looked as if he wasn't even steering it! Truly a marvel of science!
Is it plugged in?

Jasper

#2
January 20, 2010, 07:00:23 AM
I am so getting one of those.  I'll totally use it to go to school.

Shibboleet The Annihilator

#3
January 20, 2010, 07:00:45 AM
I think it's controlled by his center of balance, so it's sort of like how you use a wheelchair or a segwey but this obviously has more dimensions to be controlled. The article doesn't really go into great detail about the controls but as you can see it's pretty fucking amazing.

Jasper

#4
January 20, 2010, 07:02:16 AM
I think it uses accelerometers and balances itself automatically. 

BluTakDuck

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January 20, 2010, 07:34:11 AM Last Edit: January 20, 2010, 07:47:13 AM by BluTakDuck
12 please.

It looks as though it's controlled based on balance and tightness of trousers. I imagine that the tighter your trousers are, the more horizontal you go. Like rocketeer style. His trousers were clearly set to "gentle hover and oscillate"
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Requia ☣

#6
January 20, 2010, 07:41:52 AM
What is with the infestation of gibberish spouting noobs?

Also, how much does this cost?
Inflatable dolls are not recognized flotation devices.

Jasper

#7
January 20, 2010, 07:44:14 AM
No dude, watch it again.  The trousers really do look kind of weird.

Requia ☣

#8
January 20, 2010, 07:54:06 AM
That'll teach me to not watch the videos.   :oops:
Inflatable dolls are not recognized flotation devices.

Dysnomia

#9
January 20, 2010, 07:58:17 AM
WANTTTT
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Jasper

#10
January 20, 2010, 07:59:14 AM
Is it just me, or are these things MADE for paintball?

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#11
January 20, 2010, 09:29:35 AM
Quote from: Felix on January 20, 2010, 07:59:14 AM
Is it just me, or are these things MADE for paintballharpoons?

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Payne

#12
January 20, 2010, 12:19:14 PM
YES! Yet again, Japanese tech is making my dreams come true.

All I need now is one of those spiky German helmets and various spikes and razors duct taped to my person.

The Good Reverend Roger

#13
January 20, 2010, 12:20:15 PM
Quote from: BluTakDuck on January 20, 2010, 07:34:11 AM
12 please.

It looks as though it's controlled based on balance and tightness of trousers. I imagine that the tighter your trousers are, the more horizontal you go.

What happens if you wreck your pance?
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Payne

#14
January 20, 2010, 12:22:40 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on January 20, 2010, 12:20:15 PM
Quote from: BluTakDuck on January 20, 2010, 07:34:11 AM
12 please.

It looks as though it's controlled based on balance and tightness of trousers. I imagine that the tighter your trousers are, the more horizontal you go.

What happens if you wreck your pance?

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