Japanese Robots takes up traditional dance
Robots tend to be clumsy, or at least that’s the image that we get. After all, robots that are as agile as Spiderman as portrayed by numerous science fiction shows are but figments of the imagination. Even one of the most famous autonomous robots, Honda’s Asimo, has problems getting around on its own as quickly and as efficiently when compared to a normal human. The Japanese aren’t about to give up just yet though, developing a dancing robot that could eventually replace human dancers on the stage, but not quite yet. These roboticists are making large… Continue Reading»

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The sun may be the bane of basement-dwelling geeks everywhere, but Sole Mio doesn’t care. Designed for office workers who have regular access to sunlight (via windows, etc.), this environmentally friendly mouse is currently undergoing testing to see if it can charge itself during normal daily activities. The designers admit its success is likely dependant upon users adjusting their mouse-using habits to include plenty of downtime in the sun for the sake of saving a few precious watts. Cubicle monkeys, this is your ticket to a window seat (or maybe a giant skylight)…
Snowboarders, sit up and take notice! The Burton Tantrum G1 Bluetooth helmet is here to help you keep in touch with the world via your phone while engaged in your favorite extreme sport, thanks to a wireless Bluetooth connection. A DJ-style pair of headphones will fill your ears with your favorite tunes from virtually all music players, ranging from iPods, MD, CD, and other MP3 players. Not only that, it works well with Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 phone also. I don’t know about you, but I’d hate to be interrupted while making my way downhill. Those…
