http://gizmodo.com/5452428/this-real-working-japanese-jetpack-is-in-no-way-a-trick-prank-or-goof?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29
:fap: HOLY FUCKING AWESOME! :fap:
How did they get it to stay so stable?!?!
It looked as if he wasn't even steering it! Truly a marvel of science!
I am so getting one of those. I'll totally use it to go to school.
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.
I think it uses accelerometers and balances itself automatically.
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"
What is with the infestation of gibberish spouting noobs?
Also, how much does this cost?
No dude, watch it again. The trousers really do look kind of weird.
That'll teach me to not watch the videos. :oops:
WANTTTT
Is it just me, or are these things MADE for paintball?
Quote from: Felix on January 20, 2010, 07:59:14 AM
Is it just me, or are these things MADE for paintballharpoons?
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.
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?
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?
This >
(http://www.yamahacommercialaudio.com/ca/uk/10_news/10_live_sound/archive/2007_09/05_rocket_man/big.jpg)
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?
Pance are temporary. Razor-wielding jetpack GLORY is forever.
...if you ask me, these need to be combined with gundams...
And how do you propose they be controlled? Some form of giant robo-trouser? Are you mad sir?
Indeed.