Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Japan's latest supermodel--a robot
The new Japanese humanoid robot HRP-4C displays a range of emotions (good luck discerning what they are) during a press conference in suburban Tokyo this week. Naturally, plenty of paparazzi were on hand.
(Credit: AFP Photo/Yoshikazu Tsuno)
She doesn't have the grace of a Cindy Crawford or Elle MacPherson (yet), but a few struts on the catwalk may help HRP-4C loosen up and hit her stride. The walking, talking girlbot will be getting practice soon, as she's set to make her catwalk debut at a Tokyo fashion show next week.
Scientists from Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology reportedly designed the 5-foot (ish), dark-haired creation to look like an average Japanese woman between the ages of 19 and 29. Unlike the average Japanese woman, however, HRP-4C has 30 motors in her body that allow her to walk and move its arms (somewhat loudly and awkwardly, if the video below is any indication) and 8 facial motors for blinking, smiling, and expressing emotions akin to anger and surprise.
According to the Associated Press, the robotic framework for the HRP-4C, sans face and other coverings, will sell for about $200,000, and the technology behind it will eventually be made public so people can come up their own moves for the bot.
The government-backed AIST says she's mostly being developed for the entertainment industry--for use in amusement parks, for example, or as an exercise teacher--and is not yet ready to help with daily chores. So unfortunately for those eager to hire HRP-4C as a home or office assistant, for now at least, her main job is to look pretty--or odd, depending on your perspective.
http://news.cnet.com
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Wireless Tiny Keyboard
Look at this super cool wireless keyboard, its tiny, slim and portable. The illuminated desgin makes it more cyber and useful, you can use it in a low-light environment. You can use it for travel, school or any other working environment. Here are some of its main features:
* Low keycap notebook keyboard with 56 KEYS
* Fn/Num lock change function
* Small, lightweight and portable
* Illumination feature
* Slim body that save working place
* Available USB port
* Operating distance: 10 meters
* Operating frequency: 2.4GHz Radio Frequency
* Dimension: 170 x 81 x 15mm (approx.)
Weight: 138g
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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