Beijing college students turn dorm into "Space capsule"

A "Sci-tech dormitory" has been created at the Beijing Institute of Technology, designed by four young men who are majoring in Science and Engineering at the school, reports the Beijing Youth Daily.

Four young men who are majoring in Science and Engineering at the school. [Photo: Beijing Youth Daily]

The room includes a "Projection keyboard" which is connected the boy's smartphones through Bluetooth, allowing their research to be sent directly to their professors. The keyboard can also be projected onto different locations around the room.

"Projection keyboard" [Photo: Beijing Youth Daily]

The group has also modified the garbage can with the chassis of an RC car, allowing it to move around the room. They've also modified the air conditioner to be controlled by a smartphone.

The garbage can is modified with the chassis of an RC car.[Photo: Beijing Youth Daily]

The garbage can is modified with the chassis of an RC car.[Photo: Beijing Youth Daily]

The curtains in the room automatically open when the door is opened to allow light in.

The curtains in the room automatically open when the door is opened to allow light in.[Photo: Beijing Youth Daily]