Toy-haulin’ Toro Bravo 4×4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck

A different kind of off-road camper truck meant to roam Monday through Sunday, the Toro Bravo 4×4 Silver Spear works just as hard as it plays. And it plays harder than most thanks to an open toy-hauling camper cabin. The modular 3D-printed interior can… Continue reading Toy-haulin’ Toro Bravo 4×4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck

OpenStructures is a Modular Building System for the RepRap Age

Modular construction toys like LEGO and Meccano are great for prototyping, but they aren’t so great for large builds. OpenStructures promises to be a modular building system for projects large …read more Continue reading OpenStructures is a Modular Building System for the RepRap Age

Modular voxel tech could bring swimming robots into the mainstream

Bioinspired underwater robots that swim by undulating their bodies may be more energy-efficient than their rigid counterparts, but they’re also quite difficult to build. That could soon change however, thanks to a new modular robotics system.Continue R… Continue reading Modular voxel tech could bring swimming robots into the mainstream

All-electric Toyota camper van converts from MPV to mini RV

Campervan Co has long been one of the world’s premier hybrid camper van innovators, with years of experience developing hybrid and “tribrid” camper vans. Now the Scottish shop has brought some of that world-leading innovation to the pure-electric RVing… Continue reading All-electric Toyota camper van converts from MPV to mini RV

Modular eVTOL prototype shows off swappable pods and ground robot

Transitioning electric VTOL aircraft designs have been everywhere for the last few years, but the majority are either simple lift and cruise designs, with separate horizontal and vertical thrust systems, or vectored-thrust designs that tilt their propu… Continue reading Modular eVTOL prototype shows off swappable pods and ground robot

Winnebago goes all-modular with Sprinter “Adventure Wagon” camper van

Long synonymous with old fashioned, oversized Class A motorhomes, Winnebago has been fast transforming its image over the past decade, designing small, flexible camper vans aimed at youthful adventurers. Its latest camper van is its lightest, most flex… Continue reading Winnebago goes all-modular with Sprinter “Adventure Wagon” camper van

JetX and Node Air partner on a modular air/ground transport system

The means of carriage needn’t be the means of locomotion, says Node Air, and logistics for passengers and cargo will work better with detachable pods that can connect to air or ground vehicles as needed. It’s teamed up with JetX to pursue its vision.Co… Continue reading JetX and Node Air partner on a modular air/ground transport system

Traveler Board electric longboard comes apart when it’s time to fly

Electric longboards may be a cool and handy form of urban transportation, but they’re typically too big to carry in an airline-friendly bag. The aptly-named Traveler Board is an exception, and while it’s made with portability in mind, it still boasts s… Continue reading Traveler Board electric longboard comes apart when it’s time to fly