Tech Puddle » Robots http://techpuddle.com A puddle of news, for all you tech nerds Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:36:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Robot-like USB Webcam http://techpuddle.com/digital-cameras/robot-like-usb-webcam/ http://techpuddle.com/digital-cameras/robot-like-usb-webcam/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:30:11 +0000 Admin http://techpuddle.com/digital-cameras/robot-like-usb-webcam/ usbrobotcam1_s.jpg

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.

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]]> http://techpuddle.com/digital-cameras/robot-like-usb-webcam/feed/ 0 Asimo(Dancing in Videos!!) http://techpuddle.com/robots/asimodancing-in-videos/ http://techpuddle.com/robots/asimodancing-in-videos/#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:36:20 +0000 nateroe http://techpuddle.com/news/asimodancing-in-videos/

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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]]> http://techpuddle.com/robots/asimodancing-in-videos/feed/ 0 The Portable Party With a Mind of Its Own http://techpuddle.com/home-entertainment/the-portable-party-with-a-mind-of-its-own/ http://techpuddle.com/home-entertainment/the-portable-party-with-a-mind-of-its-own/#comments Sun, 31 Dec 2006 21:28:32 +0000 nateroe http://techpuddle.com/home-entertainment/the-portable-party-with-a-mind-of-its-own/ miuro.jpg
This Robot Boombox will follow you to the ends of the earth. Just plug in your iPod to this 11-pound Miuro and the party starts. Use the wireless remote to have this boombox follow you around your house. This amazing entertainment device comes in four different colors and you can program it to remember your household chores to follow you around the house.

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]]> http://techpuddle.com/home-entertainment/the-portable-party-with-a-mind-of-its-own/feed/ 0 Three Year Anniversary of the Mars Rover (video) http://techpuddle.com/robots/three-year-anniversary-of-the-mars-rover-video/ http://techpuddle.com/robots/three-year-anniversary-of-the-mars-rover-video/#comments Sun, 31 Dec 2006 05:32:19 +0000 Admin http://techpuddle.com/robots/three-year-anniversary-of-the-mars-rover-video/

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.

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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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]]> http://techpuddle.com/robots/robot-suit-fights-paralysis/feed/ 0 Another Honda ASIMO Accident http://techpuddle.com/robots/another-honda-asimo-accident/ http://techpuddle.com/robots/another-honda-asimo-accident/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2006 03:30:40 +0000 Admin http://techpuddle.com/robots/another-honda-asimo-accident/

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Here’s another accident during a Hando ASIMO demo. This crash happened just after the first one that happened 2 days ago. Whoever is programing this should get fired, I guess the only good news is that the bot made it a bit farther then the first one.

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]]> http://techpuddle.com/robots/another-honda-asimo-accident/feed/ 0 Baseball Player Robot (video) http://techpuddle.com/robots/baseball-player-robot-video/ http://techpuddle.com/robots/baseball-player-robot-video/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:30:05 +0000 Admin http://techpuddle.com/robots/baseball-player-robot-video/

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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]]> http://techpuddle.com/robots/baseball-player-robot-video/feed/ 1 Honda ASIMO Demo Gone Wrong (video) http://techpuddle.com/robots/honda-asimo-demo-gone-wrong-video/ http://techpuddle.com/robots/honda-asimo-demo-gone-wrong-video/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:29:22 +0000 Admin http://techpuddle.com/robots/honda-asimo-demo-gone-wrong-video/

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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