NAO Next Gen Robot

This family-friendly humanoid robot designed by Aldebaran Robotics is also a multi-functional robot with features including microphones, HD cameras, Wi-Fi connectivity, Hi-Fi speakers, pressure sensors, a voice synthesizer and much more. It has made appearances at events including the Shanghai Expo in China with a synchronized dance routine, at Robocup participating with its own football team, in the UK teaching autistic children, and even demonstrating a stand-up comedy routine in December 2011. Read more at http://realitypod.com/2014/10/the-top-five-mind-blowing-robots-of-2014/#TajsM2ZH5iDAbyEE.99

Paul the Drawing Robot

This robot created by artist and researcher, Patrick Tresset, is a sketcher shaped like an arm that is able to draw portraits of people. It was primarily designed for Tresset’s “New Work” gallery installation which occurred in London in 2011. Read more at http://realitypod.com/2014/10/the-top-five-mind-blowing-robots-of-2014/#TajsM2ZH5iDAbyEE.99.

Pepper, the emotional robot

Another robot by Aldebaran Robotics, this emotional humanoid bot is designed to be able to assess moods, and interact with humans. It is able to shake hands, dance and display messages on the display screen on it’s chest. Read more at http://realitypod.com/2014/10/the-top-five-mind-blowing-robots-of-2014/#HQIHMayVl2ASCduX.99.

The Hybrid Exploration Robot for Air and Land Deployment.

is composed of two snake-like machines that attach via magnets to a UAV. After being carried to the site by the quadcopter, snake bots can detach themselves, slip through the holes and cracks of a collapsed building, for instance, and slither to their destinations.

The US military is considering the use of exoskeletons like this Sarcos for its soldiers

It was inevitable that funding for these projects by the US Military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) would lead to spin-offs finding their way into private startups. There are now at least another three companies developing exoskeletons for commercial use and the focus is on creating them to help people with spinal injuries. A Swedish company, Ekso Bionics, makes a 20kg titanium and aluminium suit that costs $100,000 a pop, which has helped several crippled individuals walk again for the first time.

Friday, 31 July 2015

Wireless Mesh with Graphics LCD

16 node mesh, up to 1000m between nodes, sample two analog voltages per node, link any node to any other node, display data on any node with either graphics or text display, turn on relays based on data at any node, fault tolerant with data going via multiple paths. Wireless mesh with graphics LCD...
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Time Lapse for Camera

NOTE : Video edit to change orientation pending :-)I was asked to make a time lapse device for a Sony camera which has an IR Remote control.Sorting the IR codes would have been time consuming if I hadn't found this excellent library by Sebastian Setz.http://ift.tt/1Sne7gD...
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Thursday, 30 July 2015

How to Jailbreak IOS 3.1.3 (NO COMPUTER)

Hello! In this instructable i will show you how to jailbreak IOS 3.1.3, with no computer! Jailbreaking... First, go into safari and go to http://ift.tt/1OErsuJ, slide the slider and wait! Finish and Notes Once your done press the home button and enjoy cydia! No restart!NOTES: It...
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Open-Back Mod

This Modification allows you to use your Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor headphones as open back headphones for a flatter response and a much improved soundstage. I am very pleased with the sound of these headphones after the mod. I didn't want to always have open back headphones because of th...
By: noahstrausser

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How to SSH to your Home server

This is a basic guide to SSH to your home server Download and install PuTTY http://ift.tt/oTeTUA Open PuTTY Enter the IP address / Host Name for the device you wish to SSH to and load PuTTY Security Alert will pop up, just hit Yes as this is th...
By: Xydre

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Custom Wax Candles - using 3D printed Molds

Create you very own fun custom candles by following the steps below, here you subject could be a thing like a toy figurine at home or could be a real human being!! I choose to use my friend as a subject here and was surprised with the details that I was able to get on the candle.To make you custo...
By: CarmelitoAndrade

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LEDs For Kids!

No soldering required for this cool introduction project to the world of LED's, electronics, e-textiles, etc.This project was refined over the course of 4 summer camps with TechGyrls (approximately 35 middle school girls). I learned a few things along the way, and got lots of great help from many p...
By: doncrush

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