New and improved ASIMO from Honda

After seeing Primer-V2 robot that drives a bicycle, we have to wonder what happened to the older robots such as ASIMO. In case you’re a fan of ASIMO, we’re happy to inform you that Honda Motors has introduced new and improved ASIMO robot, so let’s see what new ASIMO can do.

According to the creators, the new ASIMO will be able to change its behavior and to adapt to the current situations. Unlike the previous model, new ASIMO uses pre-set space sensor, so it can predict direction in which people are going, and it can use that data to avoid collisions. In addition, the new ASIMO also comes with face and voice recognition, so it can speak with multiple people simultaneously. Despite these improvements, we also have to mention that ASIMO also features a highly functional multi-finger hand that allows it to work better with certain objects.

New ASIMO looks great, and its developers have done an amazing job with it, and we can only wonder what ASIMO will be able to do in the future.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/11/16/improved-asimo-honda/#more-32292

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Primer-V2: The first robot that drives a bicycle

 We don’t need to remind you that robots can do all sorts of amazing things, and after the robots that can sing and walk, we have the first robot that can drive a bicycle on its own.

Dr. Guero, also known as Masahiko Yamaguchi, created Primer-V2 robot, and unlike other robots that we saw, this one is capable of driving a bicycle on its own, almost like a human. Although this robot probably isn’t the fastest bicycle driver, and it can only achieve speed of 10kmph, it’s probably the only robot that is capable of doing that. In order to keep its balance, this robot is using data from a piezoelectric angular rate sensor and thanks to that data it corrects tilt with the handlebars. Although this robot uses automatic balance, when it comes to determining a direction, it has to be controlled remotely at all times.

Primer-V2 is one of a kind robot, and we hope that we’ll see similar robots in the future.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/11/15/primer-v2-robot-drives-bicycle/#more-32280

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Rob Eyeborg Spence: The first man with wireless camera instead of eye

We have seen all sorts of medical implants and prosthetics that could improve the lives people with certain medical conditions, and speaking of which, today we want to introduce you to Eyeborg.

Rob Spence, also known as Eyeborg, lost his eye due to the accident, and ever since then, Rob has been working with the team of engineers to develop a camera replacement for his lost eye. Together they have managed to transform an endoscope into a working video camera that is placed inside of Rob's eye socket. As for this camera, it transmits the wireless video signal to a handheld LCD viewer wirelessly, and Rob turns the camera by moving the magnet in front of the camera. So far, this camera isn't connected to Rob's brain, but someday scientists might find a way to do that.

Bionic eyes are still far away, but scientists believe that they will manage to connect bionic eye with a visual cortex someday in the future and help many visually impaired worldwide.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/09/08/rob-eyeborg-spence-man-wireless/#more-31381

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APEN A3 Digital Pen transfers your notes to your smartphone via Bluetooth

We take notes all the time, during the class or during work, but the problem occurs when we need to retype those notes in our computer, so in order to save you from all this tedious retyping process, company APEN has released an interesting solution.

APEN A3 Digital Pen looks like an ordinary pen, but unlike other pens, APEN A3 Digital Pen has one extra feature that allows it to store anything that you write in its memory. This means that you can write, draw, or sketch anything that you want, and it will be stored in pen's memory. After you've stored your writings to the pen's memory, you can send it to your smartphone via Bluetooth and use a special app to share your drawings or notes on social networking websites with your friends.

APEN A3 Digital Pen can save you a lot of time so you won't have to retype your notes, but APEN A3 Digital Pen comes with a price, and it is currently priced at $129.99.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/09/09/apen-a3-digital-pen-transfers/#more-31387

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