Robotics posts

Sometimes, a video or story requires an introduction based upon the content itself. In this case, we’re better off just presenting the video to you. Make of it what you will. …

They may not make an appearance on The Iin a way that people ron Chef any time soon but the “Robot Chef” is able to slice noodles quickly, efficiently, and in a way that hasn’t turned off patrons of noodle houses in Beijing. Perhaps most importantly for business owners, they are cheaper and don’t complain as much as human employees. When Cui Runguan came up with the idea to make the robot chef in 2006, the idea was that it’s the type of job that most people cannot do long term. It’s tiring, repetitive, and simple enough for the windshield-wiper technology of the robot to duplicate. At less than $2000 a machine,…

The biggest issue with creating quality video is doing it solo, it is tricky to catch epic moments, action shots or even properly display the simplest of videos due to their angles. As a videographer or vlogger, you want to produce video that is entertaining, enjoyable and easy to watch. You are tired of the grainy videos, the missed opportunities and the non-ability to capture on-the-go movements that you wish to share. The Swivl is your ideal answer to all the above mentioned problems. This robotic iOS operated camera crew will follow you wherever you go and it is app operated with a wireless microphone…

The electronics device manufacture, Toshiba, best known for their televisions and computers, want to rid you from the dreaded remote control. They have recognized the many useless buttons and confusion some remotes have created among their consumers, and as a consumer I dislike unnecessary buttons myself. This is why Toshiba has created the most enchanting robotic remote control. His name is ApriPoko and his futuristic design is going to change the way we not only turn the channels on our TV’s but also the way we turn on and off our lights. ApriPoko is a talking robot that is voice operated by…

Take a ride down any major road in America and you’re bound to find at least one of the following; a post office, a pizza place, or even a McDonald’s. Any successful business has gotten to where they are because of three major factors, product, business structure, and a solid corporate identity – in this case, a strong, easily recognizable logo. Corporate identity can make or break a business almost as easily as its product or business structure. When I’m stuck at work and want to order a pizza, I immediately think Dominos. It’s just that simple. Simple is a key term to remember here, because the more…

Looking for an awesome DIY project to impress your dorm mates? Or throw a killer party for the first weekend in University; this is how you can do it in style. …

I was at the library the other day checking out some books (yes, real physical books that are printed on paper with ink) and it was like a massive wave of confusion washed over me when I realized: Where are all of the librarians?  I soaked in the view of where the counters and employees once stood, now replaced by several machines and touch-screens.  As I stepped up to one of the check-out machines, I was prompted to scan my library card by an automated voice instead of a friendly librarian. I do not comprehend the whole concept of the seemingly increasing popularity of self-checkout methods.  These…

The concept of robots from the past has either centered around making mundane tasks of humanity easier or obsolete, or they tell us about the robot apocalypse where mechanized artificial intelligence takes over humanity and makes us their slaves (or food). The reality is that robots are able to do some cool things, albeit not nearly at the level that most thought possible by this time in history. Cleaning windows, mowing lawns, mopping floors – all is possible with robotic technology. The devices themselves are not that extraordinary, but the prices actually caught me by surprise. Here’s the…

Robots are ultra-cool, something we have wanted since long before Rosey the maid from the Jetsons. Technology has allowed us to turn ideas into reality but the robots that have been created are either too expensive or have brutally failed. Our smartphones have almost become our robotic limb, a gadget that we cannot live without; in fact we have chosen to become heavily reliant on this multipurpose tech. So, it would be super awesome if we could turn or smartphones into robots right? Yep. …

If you have a couple million dollars and a burning desire to have a vehicle that none of your friends at the country club have, there’s no need to look at the super exotic cars for your midlife crisis. Those are for amateurs. Today’s toy of choice may only go 10 kph and run on a diesel engine, but it’s guaranteed to turn heads more readily than a Aston Martin One-77. The Kuratas is here and available. It may just be the cheesiest vehicle ever made. Then again, it may also be the most epic. Complete with BB guns that fire when you smile and water projectiles “that sometimes even hit their target”, this toy is…