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Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Editorial Staff in Robotics, Technology
If you've got a lawn on an uphill incline, you'll know the difficulty of lawn mowing, especially if its really steep. This latest in hybrid technology remote control lawn mower by Evatech has been designed to tackle this problem, not only does it allow you to sit back, relax and let it do the work… Click here to read on...
Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Sharon in Geeky, Robotics
Fancy a hands-free toilet flushing system at home? Take a look at the RoboFlush. It is yet another great use of the LEGO Mindstorms NXT Kit, touch sensor and a ultrasonic sensor (for flush detection) to do the flushing work for you. Check out the video of how it works after the break. [via Techeblog]… Click here to read on...
Posted on June 1st, 2009 by Editorial Staff in Geeky, Laptops / Computers, Robotics
. The not too long ago Power Mac G4 Cube was an amazing computer of its time but what if it had legs (or wheels to be precise)? This cool geeky mod involves the combination of a G4 Cube and a Lego Mindstorm NXT kit making it the "Cube Bot". Check out the clips after the… Click here to read on...
Posted on May 29th, 2009 by Editorial Staff in Robotics, Technology
BBC recently visited the Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan where some of the coolest robots were being developed. Though these bots may appear to have clever designs, they're not just for looks. Their different abilities may well be crucial for saving lifes in natural disasters in the future. In places like Japan, earthquakes are… Click here to read on...
Posted on May 27th, 2009 by Sharon in Robotics
KOBIAN is a humanoid robot that is able to walk about and interact with humans like other robots. What makes KOBIAN different is that it can use its entire body and its facial expressions to display a variety of emotions. Take a look at the following funny pictures and the video. Check out full pictures and… Click here to read on...
Posted on May 11th, 2009 by Editorial Staff in Gadgets, Robotics
If you're someone who employs a robot like automatic hoover vacuum system for your home, you might be interested in this latest invention from Panasonic. Fukitorimushi is the latest in floor-cleaning robots, unlike many that you may find up for sale these days, this autonomous robot does its thing in a rather creepy way by… Click here to read on...
Our friends over at TechChee recently spotted this neat new robotic technology developed by the scientists over at the University of Munich Hospital. The EyeSeeCam has been developed to track the viewpoint of the user's pupils, this as a result then transmits data to servo actuators that can control any number of mechanical devices imaginable. Examples… Click here to read on...
Posted on March 31st, 2009 by Editorial Staff in Robotics, Technology
Back to the Future? Not exactly. It's NASA! Those in America got the chance to enjoy a first look at NASA's new oldschool design Orion spacecraft that will be taking humans back to the surface of the moon by the year 2020. The Orion Exploration Vehicle is part of a new fleet of vehicles… Click here to read on...