Lem writes – “One of the most surprising and delightful robots that appeared at the 9th Robo-One competition held here in Tokyo on March 18-19th, 2006, was RAYERD-X (LAYERED-X) developed by Asurada. Its unique design allows it to reconfigure and transform itself into some really amazing configurations.” [via] – Link. The video is great!
This seems fun to play around with, even if it doesn’t do anything…Jim writes – “The theory behind binaural beats is that if you apply slightly different frequency sine waves to each ear, a beating affect is created in the brain itself, due to the brain’s internal wiring. If, in the presence of these tones, […]
Mpayson writes – “Just stumbled across this link where they have the Fischer Technik robotics kits on sale for up to 50% off. Too bad I just spent all that money on Vex Robotics.” [via] – Link. fischertechnik is the flexible construction system for young and older system designers alike. Produced in Germany to high […]
Our pals at iLounge have a recap of what might be an interesting development for gamers & developers – I’d love to grab games over WiFi on my DS from an iTunes-like store – “During a keynote address yesterday at the Game Developers Conference in San Jose, California, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata divulged further plans […]
MAKE pal Mikey Sklar is in the New Yorker, he’ll also be at Maker Faire! – “He has no tattoos, for example, or any desire to have any parts of his body pierced. He does have a radiofrequency identification chip implanted in him, though, and he is enthusiastic about having other electronic devices implanted in […]
Pat writes – “Here’s another one for the archives, from “Industry on Parade”, the weekly show the NAM hosted in the 50’s. These are just so retro, they’re hysterical. The narrator, the music, the whole bit. This one shows hearing aids being made at the Solitone (sp?) Company in Elmsburg, New York. You see what […]
It’s a POV world, we just live in it – for only $12,000+ you can have your car wheels display digital images as you drive. “The included software allows you to create your own images and send them to each wheel individually or all wheels at the same time as you drive! You can even […]
