PROTOTYPE THIS! Series Makes Innovation A Discovery

July 28, 2008

If you’re sick to death of the reality and dumb games shows crowding the air waves this summer, Discovery Channel’s fall programming lineup is offering a welcome reprieve.

The new PROTOTYPE THIS! 13-part series kicks off this October, providing viewers with the opportunity to live with a team of engineers through the design process—from the early drawing board stage through production and view all the ups and downs along the way. The series, shot entirely in high definition, features a so-called dream team of electronics specialists, engineers, professors and special effects experts who combine their various talents and ideas to create forward-thinking products that tackle the modern inconveniences and problems we all confront on a daily basis. Some of the innovations on tap for the series: a road rage-proof car, a six-legged robot that carries a human through any terrain and a waterslide simulator that provides an amusement park-like thrill ride from the comforts of home. Perhaps the most out there is a high-tech alarm clock that, get this, provides the usual wake-up chime along with an automated shower, valet service and mechanized butler to kick you out the door. Now couldn’t you use one of those?

Posted by Beth Stackpole on July 28, 2008 | Comments (9)

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In response to: PROTOTYPE THIS! Series Makes Innovation A Discovery
Daniel commented:

can you creat a OS that you can talk and have a conservation (man and machine)
TY ^_^

August 7, 2008

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Following commented:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Prototype This is an upcoming TV series that will "look into the viability of gadgets and technology seen in science-fiction movies".[1] It stars Zoz Brooks, Joe Grand, Michael North, and Terry Sandin.
Although this show shares producers (Beyond Productions) and location (San Francisco Bay Area, California) with the TV series MythBusters, it is entirely distinct.
The pilot episode for the series was shot at TechShop in Menlo Park in December of 2006. Three sets were constructed in TechShop's large conference room, and the machine shop and sheet metal shop were painted in color schemes that would look good on camera. Many parts of the TechShop facilities were used in the show pilot, including the main workshop, welding shop, and laser cutter room.

August 6, 2008

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pipsta commented:

i can't wait til this show airs!!!!

August 6, 2008

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Science Fan commented:

I had a chance of experiencing two of their projects being revealed first-hand. Their builds are amazing to witness. It seems the Bay Area's going to have another show to be proud of! Keep up the good work PROTOTYPERS!

August 6, 2008

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Curiously curious commented:

I've been hearing a buzz about this show all around the SF area. I thought Myth Busters was the only Reality-TV show around here? Could this be another cult-following in the making?

August 6, 2008

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Curiously curious commented:

I've been hearing a buzz about this show all around the SF area. I thought Myth Busters was the only Reality-TV show around here? Could this be another cult-following in the making?

July 30, 2008

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Ray Clark commented:

Although I look forward to it, I am disappointed that it seems focused on unrealistic nonsense products. How about a series following a realistic / real-world engineering development? Sort of like one of these HGTV house-makeover or landscape make-over shows? Present the real discussion, tradeoffs, innovations, ah-ha's, etc.

July 30, 2008

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Ray Clark commented:

July 30, 2008

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Maxitees commented:

I think it's great that the Discovery Channel has created intelligent and interesting programming.
I look forward to watching the series.

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