Transformers: the movie or reality?

• Transformers: the movie or reality?

It turns out a fantastic story by Michael Bay about alien robots that change the appearance, not so unbelievable. Transformers have long been among us, and some even managed to subdue a large part of humanity. Who are they - the actual Autobots and Decepticons?

1. Tablets

Tablets that turn into laptops and vice versa just flick of the wrist, do not let today except the laziest producer.

Were among the first Asus, even the name of your gadget does not hesitate to give speaking - Asus Transformer Pad. In 2012 he published a version with support for LTE. Great name and appropriate appearance and got a Chinese tablet Acamar Transformer.

But the novelty Samsung ATIV Q can be changed not only externally but also internally: it established just two operating systems - Android 4.2 and Windows 8.

Concept transformera- "pill" introduced and Fujitsu. This "clamshell" varies in different directions, turning into a laptop or tablet. The similarity with the Rubik's Cube is available.

2. Smartphones

Manufacturers of smart phones also quickly picked up fashion on changing the appearance and functionality of the device. Some have gone on already known and most simple way, others chose to future technologies.

Highscreen Omega Prime (apparently remembered the main Transformers Optimus Prime) can not change the shape and color of the case. Included with the Quad-Core Smartphone with 4, 7-inch display is attached just three removable panels - black, white and acid yellow. Color backdrops Highscreen Omega Prime resemble another Autobot - Bumblebee (Bumblebee), disguised as a Chevrolet Camaro. The sale is also a larger version of the same smartphone with a 5, a 3-inch screen, Highscreen Omega Prime XL.

But the concept of a smartphone Flip phone can change just the form. It is equipped by three touch screen Super AMOLED. It can be compact and the front bar with a touch panel and a fold mini laptop with QWERTY keyboard, and a large screen device.

Another theme fantasy-transformer smartphone - Limbo. Flexible housing in combination with the same flexible display allow the use of the gadget as the usual smartphone, unusual bracelet or watch.

3. Vehicles

Not only the technique can be modified beyond recognition. This is the strength and modern means of transportation. For example, a bicycle.

This bike will appreciate the kids mom - it transforms from pram to a bicycle with a cradle with a few simple movements. All assembly and disassembly process takes only about 20 seconds.

IDEO Aquaduct - a bicycle and a sewage treatment plant at the same time. Setting on the front frame of the three-wheeled miracle pitcher, you can do two things at once useful. As they say, just add water!

Backpack, turning into a scooter, and vice versa - and you can forget about heavy bags. Thanks to modern materials, the entire structure has a compact size and light weight.

flying car Transition easily transforms into a plane and back. The body is made from carbon composites and light metals, wingspan in the unfolded state - 8 m. The vehicle is equipped with a continuously variable transmission on the road and accelerates to 105 km / h. A good option slugging conditions.

4. Toys

If in the previous cases, devices and objects are transformed into the same useful devices and objects or to acquire additional properties, that many other "shifters" are changed into simple toys. Robots Autobots can hide any device - from the "stick" to the headphone jack and MP3-player.