Maptor is this wonderful combination of a map and projector that (predictably) projects the desired map onto any surface. Palm of the hand, floor, and walls included. What I really fancy about it, is its size. Small enough to pass off as a lipstick (or a chapstick for you guys), the device is discreet enough for you to quickly hop into a quiet corner, check for directions and make your way forth. All this without anyone knowing that you are lost or need help!
Another good thing about the Maptor is that it has GPS included; as a result there is this big red arrow on the map that points to your current location. Therefore getting your bearings and charting your course is easy.
Although the images of the projected map look visible enough even in daylight, I wonder if it’s really going to be that clear in its practical avatar.
Anyways, I think this project has the potential to make it to the market and be a hit, I would love to get one for my husband, who hates to ask for directions!
Designers: Jin-Sun Park and Seon-keun Park
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH6jVJiXBok 468 344]
I’m not sure that this is an eco-design (which is important for me), but the function is interesting, and maybe usefull. but i think that nowadays the most mobile phones could (or can) help you if you feel lost. (especcially mine not 🙂 )
so i think we shouldn’t design always a brandnew object, sometimes we should use our old ones.
agree…maybe combine projector function into cell…
agreed, phones are being manufactured with technology which caters for this need, but then are we relying to much on that one item. Also with added function more research would need to be done on batteries to cater for the power supply needed
From a pure “gadget geek” standpoint, I want one now!
agreed with igendesign, maybe it should be modified into a car windshield GPS projector, with say…12″ projection? It will sell like hot cake…
is there a company producing the Maptor gadget or this is still a concept design? we would be interested in this product
the gadget is cool but the basic question arises in the mind is that this functionality is given by the new upcoming mobile phone they have the same sort of navigation so what are the advantage which can compel me to think upon?
Great work~!
GREAT !! – will buy as soon it’s out !
when I can buy it?
how much it?
is the price including the freight by express airfreight?
who long take time to reach my country (kingdom of bahrain)
Where can I buy it? I really want to buy this one.
where cam buy it?Please advise
Interesting concept, but not unseen before. Its called “The Six Sense,” developed by MIT’s Media Lab. In addition to having a portable projector, the information on the “screen” can be manipulated using visual input in the 3D space. Video and more information are available via the following links:
http://www.ted.com/talks/pattie_maes_demos_the_sixth_sense.html
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/02/ted-digital-six/
There’s already a Maptor killer: it’s called the iPhone. I’d much rather use that. I’m concerned about brightness and battery time with this. It’s a nice concept, but not really all that practical. I seriously doubt it will make it to market.
one of the functions performed by sixth sense?
I have saw small portable projectors, but this one is really cool because of the small form factor. I would purchase one if they were out. Please bring them out now & not in year 2030, but nowwwwww!
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That’s a great idea, I would totally buy it. I can use a GPS on iPhone, but sometimes can be dificult if your actually talking to someone at the phone, trying to give or get some directions.
Is that small wonder waterproof , to be of some use by treckers and others adventurers around the world , not speaking of military peoples ???!?!?!?!
Fantastic!!! Pure genius! And as for cell phones,
1 – Screens toooo small. In a city map with sometimes hundreds of details on the same screen, the “enlarge” function of this gadget here is awesome, and
2 – Good luck taking your iPhone to the Amazon jungle, for example, and bringing it back in one piece … Oh yeah! and with no scratches!
Hope it’ll hit the market soon.
where can buy this ?
how much dollar ?
i really want to buy one !!!
Please tell me
thank you ^_^
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Where can I buy it? I really want to buy this one.
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Where can I buy it? I really want to buy this one.
$?
thanks
Preciso de 100 pecas do Maptor como devo proceder/
quanto custa como faco o pagamento
Atenciosamente
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Where can I buy it? How much is it cost? Thanks!
hi chia,did you know where to get the device?
can anyone guide me?,i need to know how to get the maptor device,i need any contact information
please
I understand this is a concept product, but let me know when it´s about to get to the market!
Att.co
Please for my company information and purchase prices and how to send them.
warmest regard
How I can be distributor for your items in my country Saudi Arabia?
how much is it?
PLS,the price and where I can buy it?
I am in Amman-Jordan
Thank you
Hello!
How much will cost the maptor?, Where can I find it? This is the best GPS that I saw!, hehehe
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Ho much is it? Where i can buy? Already SALES at any country? Thanks…
how much does this cost. its great if it can be modified for car windshield with option of getting power and recharging from car. Its a good business
Excellent…Where to get it & how much??
I want to buy this device, how?? Where you find it? And how much price?
And how much price?
hi how are you i just whant to know how match the price for maptor GPS for 100 pic
plz replly me ergant and wher i can found it and contacts person ok
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would you some one do me a favor and let me know how I can buy one?
would you some one do me a favor and let me know how I can buy one?
where can buy this ?
how much dollar ?
I really want to buy one !!!
Please tell me
thank you .
Where can buy a maptorand how much does it cost in dollars or in Euro.?
Thanks
where can buy this ?
how much dollar ?
I really want to buy one !!!
Please tell me
thank you .
Where can buy a maptorand how much does it cost in dollars or in Euro.?
Thanks
hi
when MAPTOR will come to market?
can anyone provide the distributor contact info?
hi
when MAPTOR will come to market?
can anyone provide the distributor contact info?
hi.we want to buy Maptor for our company .but we don’t know how to buy it.plz inform us of it’s price and the and tell us how we can buy this brand.plz email us the related information about this product. sencerely yours
hi.we want to buy Maptor for our company .but we don’t know how to buy it.plz inform us of it’s price and the and tell us how we can buy this brand.plz email us the related information about this product. sencerely yours
i wanna buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i wanna buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a concept is not in the market yet. It is a great idea, eventhough cell phones can do the same, and the available GPS too. I wioild have a lot of questions about it, battery life, what maps come if it, price, etc. It would be great for hotels to have it to rent…. I'm not sure if I would by one, since where I live I drive much more than I walk, but for travel it woul be perfect.
This is a concept is not in the market yet. It is a great idea, eventhough cell phones can do the same, and the available GPS too. I wioild have a lot of questions about it, battery life, what maps come if it, price, etc. It would be great for hotels to have it to rent…. I'm not sure if I would by one, since where I live I drive much more than I walk, but for travel it woul be perfect.
Where / how can I buy it?
I want it NOW. How about 500 US dollar?
i am willing to pay 800 US$ if it works with Garmins (Zumo) maps
Please mind that Garmin TOPI maps are perfect for walks, as well as drivers en yathing/sailers….
Please do not under-estimate (excuse my english) the effect when projecting a map / designated walk to a group in stead of having it on your own PDA or so. THE power is projection!!
the Maptor is a very clever concept, especially for people who prefer to walk
One thing I noticed is that the is no function to save destinations, unless I missed this…which is to most people a BIG must have