Check out the latest webcam offering from USBgeek. Although the cam looks pretty cool, its functionallity isn’t great, with only a VGA camera to provide telepresence. As far as robotics goes the little beast is pretty limited too, its only function appears to be a couple of lights that come on automatically in darkness. Still, not bad for $24.
Honda Motors Asimo, the humanoid robot has some new impressive features. Standing 51″s tall Asimo can perform an extensive list of simple tasks. Simple conversations, kicking a ball, and walking up stairs are also just a few of the features Asimo displays. Check out the movie in read more!
This video thanks to Born Rich
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Soon we’ll be coming up on the three year anniversary of the launch in January of 2004. The bot has lasted much more then expected, taking around 160,000 pictures while traveling around 10.4 miles on ground.
The two rovers has developed over the past two years. Shortly after they landed, they didn’t have the special software they do now. With it’s new capabilities, it can now take pictures with several different angles.
via [gizmodo]
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A company out of Japan, Matsushita has came out with a ground breaking suit with virtual muscles. This has the potential to rehabilitate victims of strokes suffering from partial paralysis by moving their limbs. It is planned to be released in 2009 and cost $17,000. Although this is out of the price range of many people it should become cheaper with mass production and is still an outstanding break through.
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Check out this impressive peice of machinery that can hit baseballs that are pitched from the pitching mound. This robot was created by Robocross.de and will raise from eyebrows. I just can’t wait to see it hit bombs every time. Check out the video after the break.
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Find out what happened during a Honda ASIMO demo. Let’s just say the Honda ended up face first with a broken head. Many were shocked, but I personally think it’s very funny. Here it is…
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