Star Wars R2-D2 Trashcan

Are you thinking along the lines that the Star Wars franchise can never be milked completely dry? After all, what is that saying, a fool is born every minute? The space opera that wowed little kids and adults alike back in 1977 has had its fair share of brickbats in the past (anyone remember The Phantom Menace?), but one thing’s for sure – the Star Wars film collection is set to expand even further after Disney bought over Lucasfilm, and we do know that Star Wars Episode VII is on its way to the silver screen, and hopefully they will not botch this. Since you are a huge fan of all things Star Wars, how about enhancing your home with some Star Wars swag? I am referring to this $129.99 Star Wars R2-D2 Trashcan.

Now most folks would baulk at the idea of forking out that kind of good money for, of all things, a trashcan. Hey, this is no ordinary trash can, since it is an officially licensed Lucasfilm collectible, and it comes in a size which most offices would be more than comfortable with. All you need to do is step on R2-D2′s foot, and his head will flip open to receive whatever trash that you are going to dispose of. Imported from Japan, it is an incredibly detailed replica of R2-D2, but too bad it is unable to emit any beeping sounds for that added bit of realism. This is definitely the trash can you’ve been looking for…
[ Star Wars R2-D2 Trashcan copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Moving trash can catches your waste, annoys Larry Bird (video)

Moving trash can catches your waste, annoys Larry Bird (video)

Just when you thought developments in trash can technology hadn’t moved too far since the trusted b-ball backboard accessory, a Japanese genius comes along to raise the bar. Modder FRP has created the Smart Trashbox, a moving can which uses a Kinect to track airborne garbage and make sure you’ll never miss another three. Impressively, it appears he designed and built every piece of the puzzle himself, from the motorized wheel base right down to the PCB. We dread to think how much coding this took, given that the Kinect monitors the entire room, calculates trash trajectory and sends the can interception orders. Apparently the accuracy stats don’t demand MVP awards just yet, but check out the highlight reel (and more details of the project) after the break.

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