 A new type of robot is quickly emerging. A robot that can play your video games for you. First we had the WiigoBot that bowled for you. Now we have Guitar Hernoid. Yup, this sleek headless robot will play guitar Hero for you by monitoring the video feed from the game and strumming appropriately. Although this is some pretty cool hacking, we have to ask what’s next. A robot to transfer your lazy self from your bed to your couch?Link (Via Make) |
| Hal 5 the robotic suit. This amazing suit has assisted a quadripledgic climb a mountain. It is about to go into production of 20 units. Engadget is having a year end vote (a little late) on wearable products.
Vote for it here. Or vote for robot of the year here. |
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If you live in the New York area, check out the classes offered by LEMURplex.They are offering a robotics class the weekend of April 21. LEMURplex is a performance, gallery, learning space in Brooklyn. More info here.
Sphere: Related Content| Own your own mini R2D2 today! This mini bot comes complete with remote control. R2D2 is a fully licensed replica complete with sound. His light flashes, head turns and he moves around. Re-create your lost childhood fantasies with this baby. Get yours now at thinkgeek.Just added - Check out this awesome steam powered life size version called R2S2 from Crabfu. This amazing steam bot will be making an appearance in San Fransisco at the Maker Faire in May. |  |
Michael Jackson may play a show in Las Vegas this year. If he does, he wants a 50 ft robot as part of the show. Of course the robot will look like him and have laser’s shooting out of his eyes. Read more at Defamer
Update - Looks like Michael and company may be facing legal action for taking this idea directly from the book Zanesville. More info here.
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