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  • MY FIRST 4WD ANDROID CONTROLLED CAR

    e14 Contributor
    e14 Contributor
    Hi, friends my self Nikihl from past 2 months i am keep trying to make the steering system for my car and i am having lots of doubt about my project , i am using 4 dc geared motor (1000 rpm) ,a towerpro mg995 servo, a bluetooth module, an motor shiel...
    • 15 Aug 2016
  • Microwind farms may one day power microgadgets

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Technology currently under development may one day enable bacterial motion to provide power to electrical devices. Tiny robots powered by bacteria make their way to a programmed spot by responding to changes in an electric field (image via Drexel Uni...
    • 26 Jul 2016
  • Dean Kamen's Luke prosthetic arm finally gets release date

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The Luke prosthetic arm was approved by the FDA two years ago and has been in development since 2006. The Luke aims to be the most advanced and innovative prosthetic arm on the market (Photo via Mobius Bionics) The world of prosthesis is always ...
    • 20 Jul 2016
  • Ori furniture transforms your living space right in front of your eyes

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Ori is the ultimate all-in-one for apartment living. Ori furniture uses “architectural robots” to get the most out of your small space (via Ori Systems) Apartment living can be a bummer. The rent is constantly on the rise and there's never e...
    • 15 Jul 2016
  • Das Keyboard is designed to make work more efficient

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Das Keyboard is a mechanical keyboard that is both and input and output device, does more than just display pretty key colors. (via Das Keyboard's kickstarter) I’m a big fan of the keyboard (Mechanical in particular). Despite all the innovat...
    • 13 Jul 2016
  • Google and Amazon turn to deep learning for latest projects

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Similar technology used for two different purposes by two tech giants(images via Alamy Stock Photo/Amazon)  Our eyes are one of the most important organs of the human body, which is why it's critical to keep them healthy. But sometimes eyes ca...
    • 11 Jul 2016
  • Sony makes a return to robotics

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Sony introduced consumers to robotics with the popular AIBO (image via Reuters) Sony is an entertainment mogul. And now they're returning to robotics. The area is nothing new for the giant company. They release adorable robot dog AIBO in the...
    • 8 Jul 2016
  • Cozmo - a robot toy made to steal your heart

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Cozmo is like a real life WALL-E. Cozmo is an interactive robot toy with built in facial recognition (via Anki) Remember when robotic toys were hot in the 90's? There was Tekno, Poo-Chi, and even the eerie Furby. But they weren't that in...
    • 1 Jul 2016
  • SpotMini is the robot dog that can do your chores, a welcome nightmare

    Catwell
    Catwell
    SpotMini isn't exactly what you call “adorable." Boston Dynamic introduced their latest robot dog that can help out around the house. (via Boston Dynamics) There are two things guaranteed in life: death and dishes. No matter how much ti...
    • 30 Jun 2016
  • Infinite MPG. Solar Impulse crosses the Atlantic powered entirely by the sun

    Catwell
    Catwell
     The Solar Impulse is 90 percent done with its world-wide trip. The Solar Impulse runs entirely on solar energy and has crossed both the Atlantic and Pacific. (via Solar Impulse) Solar is the go-to choice for alternative energy. Anything fr...
    • 29 Jun 2016
  • Sweden opens world's first electric highway

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Trucks latch on to wires overhead allowing them to not use fossil fuels. Siemens and Scania join forces to test the world's first electric highway. (Photo via Scania)  I am skeptical of this old idea. Cities used to be covered in similar sus...
    • 28 Jun 2016
  • If Deep Mind’s AlphaGo gets too good at Go, use the off switch

    Catwell
    Catwell
     As Google’s AlphaGo super program takes out the world’s leading Go players, tech innovators like Elon Musk are growing more and more weary of a robot takeover. In response, Google is working on a robotic kill switch to ensure humans maintain th...
    • 20 Jun 2016
  • Robotic Elytra Filament canopy builds itself and adapts to human movement

    Catwell
    Catwell
    German architects recently developed one of the world’s first robotic canopy’s that not only builds itself autonomously, but also gauges how large it must be based on the number of visitors at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK. (via V&...
    • 17 Jun 2016
  • Say goodbye to walkers and canes with this new robotic exosuit

    Catwell
    Catwell
     This exosuit remembers the way different users move. A team out of SRI International have developed a robotic powered exoskeleton suit that may help those with limited mobility. (via SRI) With the latest advance in wearable technology, wal...
    • 16 Jun 2016
  • Introducing the world's first child-sized exoskeleton suit

    Catwell
    Catwell
    A young patient walks around in an exoskeleton suit made just for him. The Spanish National Research Council have created and are currently testing a child-sized exoskeleton suit for those suffering from SMA. (vai CSIC) Mobility-enhancing exoske...
    • 14 Jun 2016
  • Bionic leaf that's more efficient than natural photosynthesis

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Scientists create bionic leaf that's more efficient than natural photosynthesis, secretly hoping this new process will be used for fuel and eliminate major greenhouse gases. (image not related) We all remember plant week in grammar school bi...
    • 9 Jun 2016
  • Learn Buddhist teachings from Xian'er the robotic monk

    Catwell
    Catwell
    This little guy can tell you the meaning of life. The Longquan (Dragon Spring) Temple teams up with Chinese tech companies to create this talking monk robot. (picture via NYT) You wouldn't expect modern technology to pop up in the monk lifes...
    • 8 Jun 2016
  • AI is everywhere, and might actually be useful in reforming education

    Catwell
    Catwell
    AI has been in development for decades, but now it might actually have a practical use. Bill Gates recently started an initiative to use it for personalized learning in the classroom.  Artificial Intelligence has been a topic of interest for de...
    • 6 Jun 2016
  • Wireless EV charging system can deliver 20 Kilowatts as efficiently as plugging in

    Catwell
    Catwell
    This new 20 Kilowatt wireless charging system for EVs may make “plugging-in” obsolete. Wireless charging of Electric Vehicles is become a more viable and affordable option. The current model can deliver 20 Kilowatts and the Oak Ridge National Laborat...
    • 3 Jun 2016
  • Germany Researchers Program Robots to Feel Pain

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Researchers from the Leibniz University of Hannover recently announced they are teaching robots to feel pain. Through the development of an artificial nervous system, robots will be better able to detect danger, and better protect humans, too.  ...
    • 2 Jun 2016
  • Harvard's tiny robot flies and sticks to various surfaces

    Catwell
    Catwell
    The RoboBee sticks to a variety of surfaces. Harvard's RoboBee takes inspiration from nature for its battery conserving power. (via Harvard) The Amazing Spider-Man has the ability to swing from his web and stick to any surface. What about if...
    • 25 May 2016
  • Robot walks unaided using... math

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Marlo conquers uneven terrain in sporty shoes. The new robot, Marlo, was created by University of Michigan and Oregon State University. (via University of Michigan) There have been several innovations in the field of robotics mainly bipedal robo...
    • 24 May 2016
  • Drones Help Eradicate Pernicious Disease

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Special pods fitted to the wings of Embention’s drone enable it to drop insects at automated intervals. Their automated flights and economic use give drones an advantage in implementing sterile insect technique, a nontoxic approach to eradicating pes...
    • 23 May 2016
  • Turns out the Flyboard Air is real and was recently inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Zapata Racing’s Flyboard Air can reach a height of 10,000 ft., has a top speed of 93 mph and has a flight time of 10-minutes.  Ok, I’ll admit it, I too was on the hoax bandwagon when I first saw Zapata Racing’s Flyboard Air hoverboard. When the ...
    • 16 May 2016
  • Autodesk’s increased partnership with Newark element14 results in discounted Fusion 360

    Catwell
    Catwell
    Buyers to get 50% off Fusion 360 when they purchase 1-year licenses for three or more years. Back in December of 2015, Autodesk and Newark element14 came together to form a new partnership that would benefit both companies by allowing Newark to ...
    • 12 May 2016
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