Iguana prepares to launch the world’s fastest amphibious boat

The Iguana Pro, a six-seat military and emergency-focused RIB, forms the basis for what Iguana says will be the world's fastest amphibious boat

French company Iguana is taking aim at the record books with a new amphibious boat patterned after its military and emergency offerings, and designed to outsprint every other amphibian on the market with a peak output of 900 horsepower.

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Newly discovered prawn-eating centipede is the largest in Japan

If something were the largest in its region, you’d think that it would be well-documented. Such has not been the case with a newly discovered centipede, however, which is now the biggest known species in Japan and Taiwan.Continue ReadingCategory: Biolo… Continue reading Newly discovered prawn-eating centipede is the largest in Japan

Meet the Storm hybrid amphibious MPV, soon to become submersible

Ukrainian company Highland Systems has debuted a unique multi-role armored vehicle at the IREX defense expo in Abu Dhabi. The Storm is an armored MPV with a hybrid powertrain and fully amphibious capabilities, with a submersible version coming.Continue… Continue reading Meet the Storm hybrid amphibious MPV, soon to become submersible

Amphibious ATV features six electrically powered wheels

If you need capable transportation in a remote area where there are no roads, yet you still want to stay at least somewhat eco-friendly, your options are limited. That’s exactly why the six-wheeled Green Scout electric amphibious ATV was created.Contin… Continue reading Amphibious ATV features six electrically powered wheels

Italian superyacht firm unveils solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran”

Renowned Italian yacht design firm Lazzarini has unveiled designs for a solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran,” and according to the studio, it will be the first in the world. Dubbed Pagurus, the striking 82-ft (25-m) superyacht merges solar technology w… Continue reading Italian superyacht firm unveils solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran”

Lizard-inspired amphibious robot runs across the water

The basilisk is also known as the”Jesus Christ Lizard,” due to the fact that it can run across the surface of the water. A new version of an existing type of robot does the same thing, plus it’s capable of traversing rough terrain.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Lizard-inspired amphibious robot runs across the water

Sealegs introduces the largest amphibious production boat in the world

New Zealand boatbuilding company Sealegs has graced our pages with a long line of interesting amphibious watercraft over the past decade and a half, but none with the footprint of the forthcoming 12m Cabin RIB. Sealegs says the newly announced boat is … Continue reading Sealegs introduces the largest amphibious production boat in the world

Iguana amphibious cabriolet limousine carries 12 over land and water

Since 2011, French company Iguana Yachts has built some of the most interesting amphibious boats in the world – sleek, modern vessels that rely on patented retractable treads to masterfully negotiate rocky, muddy or sandy coastlines on the way to the w… Continue reading Iguana amphibious cabriolet limousine carries 12 over land and water

Flipper-legged robot runs, swims, and is ready to hit the bigtime

Back in 2013, we heard about an all-terrain walking robot known as RHex. Designed in a collaboration between McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania, it used six flipper-like legs to scamper around. Now, its successor is taking t… Continue reading Flipper-legged robot runs, swims, and is ready to hit the bigtime