RV gear-maker glampifies box trailer into stealthy Swiss Army camper

Setting out with the goal of turning a humble cargo trailer into a luxurious camper, Tetravan has created a clean, modern caravan loaded with smart, multipurpose equipment that includes a kitchen that doubles as an office and a stow-away shower.

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ARB powered rooftop tent brings RV luxury and ease to car camping

The all-new hardshell Altitude rooftop tent from ARB is loaded with RV-style upgrades not often seen RTTs, including a push-button electric lift system, staircase-inspired step ladder, and neatly integrated auto-shutoff lighting.

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Going up! Migo Ascender robo-vac is the first to climb and clean stairs

Migo Robotics' Ascender is the world's first stair-climbing robotic vacuum cleaner and floor mop. People certainly seem to like the idea, as its just-launched Kickstarter campaign has already racked up almost $2 million in pledges.

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Dual-lift standing desk brings your computer screen to eye level

Sitting at an office desk all day, every day is generally considered to be bad for our health. Standing desks are here to get you on your feet while working, but the Dual Lift Standing Desk is designed to give your screen an extra lift as well.

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Vertical garden corkscrews its way to the top of Hollywood tower

Bringing to mind a Helter Skelter with its unusual spiraling exterior, the Star, Hollywood is a new office tower by Foster + Partners that will be wrapped in ascending gardens, providing generous outdoor spaces for workers inside.

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Smart rebounder builds soccer skills by taking hits and giving feedback

A new training device is claimed to make you a better soccer player, even if you're practicing by yourself. It's called Voon Soccer, and it electronically assesses your performance in tens of different skill-building drills.

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Extraordinary bird-shaped airport spreads its wings in China

Taking the form of a large white-feathered bird ready to take flight, MAD Architects' Lishui Airport is currently under construction in China. The unusual airport is slated for completion in late 2024.

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Video: Giant robotic arm 3D-prints a two-story house

A new 3D construction printer from Icon can whip out two-story concrete buildings faster and cheaper than its previous Vulcan printer. It has already been used to build a 27-ft-high structure called Phoenix House, now on display in Austin, Texas.

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Video tour: Plus-sized tiny houses pushing the limits of life on wheels

Tiny houses have evolved beyond their humble DIY roots, with some designers creating huge towable homes that are like luxury apartments on wheels. New Atlas takes a closer look at five of the best recent examples.

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Tiny stackable multitool aims to be your EDC jack of all trades

We've all seen the multitool with a cache of folding tools inside a single body. We've also seen the one-piece multitool with many functions loaded onto a flat pry bar. Fetos Studio combines those two in what it pitches as the "ultimate" EDC partner.

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