Russian Information Agency Novosti
This robotic arm is due at ISS today on the Russion automated capsule.
Friday, December 24, 2004
Thursday, December 02, 2004
GuitarBot and Other Robot News
Light on the tech details - but interesting info.
The guitarist is metal. No, not heavy metal. | CNET News.com
The guitarist is metal. No, not heavy metal. | CNET News.com
Monday, November 29, 2004
Rosie - Doctor's Telepresense Robot
NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source
Allows doctors to make an extra round, improving care.
I'm not sure I would want to be visited by a Waldo doctor. It sounds impersonal. Yet if it got me better care, it might be worth it. I'm not sure a networked teleconference system in each room might not be more effective. It would remove the time for the robot to toddle from one room to the next. Because effectively that is all these robots are - portable video cameras with a TV for a closed-circuit teleconference.
Allows doctors to make an extra round, improving care.
I'm not sure I would want to be visited by a Waldo doctor. It sounds impersonal. Yet if it got me better care, it might be worth it. I'm not sure a networked teleconference system in each room might not be more effective. It would remove the time for the robot to toddle from one room to the next. Because effectively that is all these robots are - portable video cameras with a TV for a closed-circuit teleconference.
DIY Ordnance Disposal With An RC Truck
Tackle Design, Inc. - projects - project: ORD
Sometimes there are cheaper solutions based on off-the-shelf parts.
Found on: Slashdot - DIY Ordnance Disposal With An RC Truck
Sometimes there are cheaper solutions based on off-the-shelf parts.
Found on: Slashdot - DIY Ordnance Disposal With An RC Truck
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
New Shape-shifting Robot
Article: Shape-shifting robot shows off its moves - New Scientist
The prototype robot - called ATRON - demonstrated its various metamorphoses in Tokyo on Wednesday.
ATRON is constructed from many identical, broadly spherical modules, each 11 centimetres in diameter.
The prototype robot - called ATRON - demonstrated its various metamorphoses in Tokyo on Wednesday.
ATRON is constructed from many identical, broadly spherical modules, each 11 centimetres in diameter.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Friday, November 12, 2004
Math students Incoporate Robot
Math students use a robot built from a calculator!
The Delphos Herald Inc. - Math students incoporate robot
The Delphos Herald Inc. - Math students incoporate robot
Monday, November 08, 2004
Underwater Robot - MA to Bermuda
An autonomous 'gliding' submarine made a trip from Cape Cod to Bermuda, at about 1/2 mile per hour - coming up once per day.
Underwater Robot Makes History Crossing Gulf Stream
Underwater Robot Makes History Crossing Gulf Stream
Sunday, November 07, 2004
Printers Go Thru Ink Like ...
Epson Stylus C80 Printers Go Thru Inkjet Cartridges Like ...
There are some really funny lines in here. See if you can add you own.
And I know just what he means! I've got an Epson 875DC, for photo printing. I almost never, ever print on it because the ink costs so much and it goes through it soooo damn quickly. I'd print over the network to the kid's HP because the ink would last so much longer.
Unlike back in the days of by Canon BJC410, you can't refill your own ink cartridges. Why not you ask? Well, it is the same kind of ink you can buy for the cartridges. No, it seems the manufacturers have decided that you need to buy more ink cartridges just from them. The have put a little chip into the ink cartridges, that decided when you have run out of ink. There may still be half a tank of ink, but if the chip decided you are done, you can't print anymore. And some manufacturers are trying to claim anyone who makes a 3rd party replacement ink has reverse engineered the chips in violation of the copyright act. Sick. Just plain sick.
Now you know why there are so many cheaper printers on the market these days. They are selling the hardware below cost, because they are sure they are going to make it up on selling you ink. And it seems certain companies want to make money so fast that they make people very uncomfortable to use their products. Good in the short term for money. But bad in the long run for the brand.
There are some really funny lines in here. See if you can add you own.
And I know just what he means! I've got an Epson 875DC, for photo printing. I almost never, ever print on it because the ink costs so much and it goes through it soooo damn quickly. I'd print over the network to the kid's HP because the ink would last so much longer.
Unlike back in the days of by Canon BJC410, you can't refill your own ink cartridges. Why not you ask? Well, it is the same kind of ink you can buy for the cartridges. No, it seems the manufacturers have decided that you need to buy more ink cartridges just from them. The have put a little chip into the ink cartridges, that decided when you have run out of ink. There may still be half a tank of ink, but if the chip decided you are done, you can't print anymore. And some manufacturers are trying to claim anyone who makes a 3rd party replacement ink has reverse engineered the chips in violation of the copyright act. Sick. Just plain sick.
Now you know why there are so many cheaper printers on the market these days. They are selling the hardware below cost, because they are sure they are going to make it up on selling you ink. And it seems certain companies want to make money so fast that they make people very uncomfortable to use their products. Good in the short term for money. But bad in the long run for the brand.
Saturday, November 06, 2004
Friday, November 05, 2004
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Rude Robot Oversold
Mail and Guardian Online: Belching, farting robot outsells em all
Robosapien is selling faster than they can be made.
But do we really need a robot that is rude? I would prefer robots to be required to be polite. Oh well. Still another interesting robot toy.
Robosapien is selling faster than they can be made.
But do we really need a robot that is rude? I would prefer robots to be required to be polite. Oh well. Still another interesting robot toy.
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Monday, October 25, 2004
John Deere, iRobot Team Up
Yahoo! News - John Deere, iRobot Team Up to Make Robot
Could this also be a serious contender for the Darpa challenge?
Could this also be a serious contender for the Darpa challenge?
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
$30,000 Patrol Bot
$30,000 Patrol Bot
A company has an enhancement for security companies. A robot to help be a first line of defense on security.
Monday, September 27, 2004
Roomba Hacking Port
It seems the latest version of the Roomba has what appears to be a serial port: Engadget Roomba Hacking Port
Sunday, September 26, 2004
Build a Robot, Take it Home
Charlotte Observer | 09/26/2004 | Build a jungle robot, take it home
In North Carolina kids can go to the local childrens museum, build a jungle-themed robot and get to take it home for only $75.
In North Carolina kids can go to the local childrens museum, build a jungle-themed robot and get to take it home for only $75.
Friday, September 24, 2004
Flexible Sensors Make Robot Skin
Technology Review: Flexible Sensors Make Robot Skin Pressure sesitivity using a printable, slower transistor. 2 to 5 years to market.
Microsoft Robots?
Microsoft Scientists Offer Glimpse of the Future at European Innovation Fair - In this article, they talk about Microsoft getting involved in robotics. No, they are not coming out with a Rosy the Robot. Their idea is to come out with software to control robots. Simple toy robots. From phones. Phones that happen to be running a version of M$ software. What a surprise.
I'm glad it is just for toys. I don't like the idea of a robot in my kitchen, working with dangerous equpment, and then getting a blue-screen-of-death. :)
Thursday, September 23, 2004
CD Flinging Lego Robot
Hammerhead, the CD thrower robot
This robot flings CDs an average of over 20 feet!
It uses large spinning wheels to fling the CDs. The thing I like most about the design was the inovative idea of spinning the flinging wheels at different speeds, to make the CD spin as well, increasing stability!
This robot flings CDs an average of over 20 feet!
It uses large spinning wheels to fling the CDs. The thing I like most about the design was the inovative idea of spinning the flinging wheels at different speeds, to make the CD spin as well, increasing stability!
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Robotic Telescopes
RoboNet-1.0: Welcome Using remotely controlled telescopes to create a giant virtual telescope. One of the things they hope to search for is more extra-solar planets.
Monday, September 20, 2004
Saturday, September 18, 2004
Chinese U Has Bone Setting Robot
Chinese university develops medical robot : HindustanTimes.com. The robot is the smaller of two systems built by the University. This robot has helped with setting bones 21 times, all successfully.
Friday, September 17, 2004
Cockroach-like Robot
As found on the Berkeley web site: 09.16.2004 - Cockroach-like robot leads new research effort
Comparing a real roach (L) to the robot (R)
Mimicing nature can be a shortcut to designing robots.
Comparing a real roach (L) to the robot (R)
Mimicing nature can be a shortcut to designing robots.
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Rupert's Kids
Rupert, the well loved hero of Survivor has annouced donating $100,000 to help troubled kids, and has started a website.
Read more at My Way News
Rupert's Kids seems to include a free Kid's Club online. Big flash into/interface.
As found on Floopie Blog
Read more at My Way News
Rupert's Kids seems to include a free Kid's Club online. Big flash into/interface.
As found on Floopie Blog
ArtBots: The Robot Talent Show
Found on BoingBoing A show in New York this weekend: ArtBots: The Robot Talent Show I wish I could be there for that. A neat direction for robots!
Saturday, September 04, 2004
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