Why use an old fashion flashlight when you can use one that will show you the way. This is the Way-Go Torch, an intelligent flashlight developed by Sriranjan Rasakatla. Not only will it light up a path for you, it will overlay useful data on how to get where you want to go.
The unit has a pico projector mounted in the front that projects data on the ground as you walk. Using a digital compass an GPS, it can show you your coordinates and guide you on your way. The crazy thing is that it works, and works well as you can see in the video below.
I can’t imagine that will all those components the battery would last very long, and it looks big and cumbersome. Over time, now that there is a concept laid out, a smaller, lighter one could be built. I can see it now, SmartLight 2.0
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