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3D Cameras Used for Final Discovery Mission

It turns out 3D technology can be used for more than adding $3.00+ to the price of a movie ticket.

The era of NASA sending shuttles into space draws to a close with the final Discovery mission. That doesn't mean innovation is over though. The shuttle is packed with technology including the DragonEye 3D FLC.

The folks at Advanced Scientific Concepts (ASC) are planning to use the 3D technology of the DragonEye as an automated docking solution that takes humans out of the picture. The same tech is currently being used at Langley to test automated landing procedures.

"We are confident this test run will be the final before the DragonEye is regularly deployed for AR&D solutions," says ASC CEO Roger Stettner. "The DragonEye 3D Flash LIDAR camera allows new solutions for space, making unmanned or manned autonomous rendezvous, docking and landing a reality."

Source: PR Newswire

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Armani Introduces its First 3D Eyewear

They may be aimed at fashion conscious consumers, but at $58 they're surprisingly affordable.

Armani is just one of the myriad companies jumping into the 3D glasses game this year. They're making premium eyewear for those that don't like the style or the fit of the 3D glasses you usually find in the theater.

Unlike companies like Oakley and Gunnar which boast improved optics, Armani seems to have focused solely on style.

Armani is quick to remind customers that just because glasses are tinted doesn't mean they're sunglasses. The new 3D specs allow 98 percent light penetration and do little to nothing in terms of blocking UV light.

You can pick up the glasses exclusively from A|X Armani Exchange stores at a surprisingly reasonable price of $58.

Source: PR Newswire

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