samedi 31 janvier 2015

The finest speakers in the market

    Specializing in audiovisual equipment to sophisticated design,   AV Concept French manufacturer has the merit of having designed the most pregnant   fine the world, especially suited to flat screen TVs. baptized   Acou // sticks, these speakers have a record thickness of only 2 cm.    With advanced technology SBV + (Sound By Vibration)   the Acou pregnant // sticks provides good listening power   coupled with optimum sound quality. They provide precision   sion unprecedented sound for such small dimensions.   With an all-aluminum design, available in black or gray,   they perfectly with the LED TV offering   increasingly reduced thicknesses. marketed for   May 2012, the Acou pregnant // sticks are available in 3 models:   The AS-4002: 85 dB, 40.6 cm, 2 x 20 watts to 129 euros.   The AS-6502: 85 dB, 65.6 cm, 2 x 20 watts to 159 euros.   The AS-6504: 90 dB, 65.6 cm, 2 x 40 watts to 199 euros.   They are available on the AV Concept site. The French manufacturer also provides supports for   projectors, projection screens, infrared remotes and ducts for cables.

vendredi 30 janvier 2015

Smart bed , the bed that is done alone



 Who has not bitched morning seeing her bed totally defeated ? The Spanish firm
 OHEA found the solution to address the plight of making the bed every morning.
 The Smart Bed bed has an automatic system that detects if the bed is Not em-
 cupé before deploying two mechanical arms on the sides of the mattress.
In seconds , they put up the sheet and slides under the
 pillows, raised by two levers.
 The video below is quite impressive . However, the system is completely
 ment ineffective if the sheet is completely removed from the bed
 Still in prototype stage , the Smart Bed, however, should be
 marketed shortly and available in several sizes
 and colors. But the manufacturer has not announced its price.


jeudi 29 janvier 2015

Stunning holographic table



 Russian engineers Nettle company recently presented a table
 displaying on the screen a holographic 3D effect bluffing. Dubbed Nettlebox 2
 this table requires the use of 3D glasses , to visualize objects
 3D views from different angles.
The image gives the impression of floating above the screen , although it
 these are not exactly a hologram . The technology used is
 based in fact on a distortion of the image. The 3D glasses contain
 a sensor which detects the position of the user and directs the 3D image
 function of the displacements of the latter.
 One can admire in the video below a car in all
 its seams walking around the table , but also the displacement
 a robot on a road, or different facades of a Russian castle.
 The Nettlebox 2 can display up to 300 images per second. this concept
 promising is much less expensive than traditional holograms
 nels , still at the prototype at present .

mercredi 28 janvier 2015

This bulb is in the air


 In the future, there will be no need to make holes in the walls where
 hide electrical son ceiling to illuminate our interior. The bulb
 the future will float in the air like that of Chris Rieger, an American student
 University of Queensland.
By combining wireless transfer of electricity and magnetic levitation ,
 this student was able to power a light bulb that levitates in the air.
 Today, the most successful project using magnetic levitation
 Maglev is a Japanese train that levitates above the rails.
 In his experience, Chris Rieger was able to send up to 12 volts
 the bulb. The energy transfer system wireless was hidden behind
 cartons boxes. After some improvements and numerous tests ,
 we can assume that this system can be installed inside walls
 a house. In case of power failure, do not panic, the bulb
 not collapse to the ground. It will bind directly to the metal wall
 hidden in the ceiling.
 Chris Rieger is now working on the possibility to adjust the height of the bulb. Although the technology of
 wireless transfer of energy is not new , experience in this kind may bring into our homes
 our cars and this type of power supply.

mardi 27 janvier 2015

The future of induction cooker



 Panasonic introduced at IFA 2012 in Berlin ( the world's largest salon
 consumer electronics ) a plate prototype futuristic induction. there is
 consitutes 45 coils covering its entire surface. Thus , areas of
 cooking no longer limited to certain areas of the plate.
The containers can be placed anywhere on the surface of the cooktop.
 A light blue square appears around the container when it is placed . The blue square is
 Also shown on the touch screen of the induction plate to set
 individually cooking temperature .
 But the real innovation of this cooktop is to use the other property
 induction, which allows to supply electricity to some devices. Simply place a
 PEM ( small appliance ) as a juicer or blender on
 induction plate for supplying power . Panasonic has not announced a
 release date or the price of this futuristic plate induction, but its technology
 Effective suggests a fast time to market.

lundi 26 janvier 2015

This TV displays two images simultaneously



 Samsung has presented at the IFA 2012 show in Berlin its new model
 baptismal television ES 9500. This OLED TV has the distinction of view
 two different programs simultaneously , viewable through two
 pairs of 3D glasses .
Its 3D-capable display has a resolution high definition 1920 x
 1080 pixels and a diagonal of 139 cm , while the frame has a thick
 sor of only 8 millimeters. Its Smart TV provides access to
 various web services. With the Samsung Multiview technology , this
 TV can display two source images, mixed on the screen.
 Both users must be equipped with a pair of 3D glasses
 incorporates headphones. These glasses hide the program from the other
 user . Some will say that this TV is the perfect remedy to disputes
 conjuguales , others think it will kill communication within
 of a couple. Samsung ES 9500 is expected to be on sale in Europe
 for about 7000 euros.

dimanche 25 janvier 2015

The lock of the future will open without a key




 Move out and forget to lock the door is the kind of thoughtlessness
 we have all made at least once . To remedy this , the company
 American Apigy invented a lock without key to lock its
 door with a smartphone application dedicated to him .
Lockitron baptized , this futuristic lock box is a self -powered
 4 AA batteries with a battery life of one year. It uses all technologies
 existing wireless communication (Bluetooth, NFC and Wi -Fi), and management
 is simply from the Lockitron application available on iOS and
 Android. The connected smartphone can then give the order to lock or
 unlock. With Bluetooth and NFC , and in possession of a
 smartphone configured, it is even possible to close the door simply by
 away from it, and open it approaching . The Lockitron is also
 equipped with a shock wave detector which sends an alert to the smartphone
 when someone knocks on the door .
 A very practical solution when you find yourself on the other side of the house or in the garden . With a lock
 classic, it is mandatory to replace when lost his keys. With Lockitron , if one loses his smart-
 phone , you just have to change the security code used by the case. This ingenious lock can also be
 combined with the conventional use of keys. It will be available in 2013 to about 115 euros.

samedi 24 janvier 2015

The rechargeable solar taken



  More and more designers and engineers seeking alternatives capable
  to preserve our planet. Kyuho Song and Boa Oh mark a further step in
  this direction with this concept of portable and rechargeable power outlet
  Solar.
Inexpensive (think your electricity bills) and extremely practical
  tick, it takes just a single window, which still receives
  enough sun to be able to recharge it easily.
  Transportable, you are guaranteed to always have current where you
  go and therefore will not have an excuse for not having your battery
  phone, at least if the project comes one day to open to the public.

vendredi 23 janvier 2015

V -Tex microwave beverage cooler



  If your refrigerator does not contain a cool drink, the British company
  Enviro-Cool offers an alternative to quench your thirst.
  This is an inverted microwave capable of quickly cooling a bottle or
  a bobbin previously stored at room temperature.
The first microwave ovens have revolutionized cooking in the late
  1960 Indeed, what could be more comfortable than pressing a button
  and wait a few seconds to warm up a dish? 50 years later,
  cool drink in seconds could become a gesture as
  mundane as warm a cup of coffee. The new technology called
  V-Tex of the Enviro-Cool Company is able to cool a can or
  bottle in less than one minute.
  Cool drinks very quickly already is certainly possible, but this bais-
  sudden temperature is generated near-icing liquid walls,
  while the rest is barely refreshed. For it to be so homo-
  gene, it is necessary to stir the liquid during this operation. for
  Suddenly, we find the same principle with a microwave oven.


The food to be heated is placed on a turntable so that the waves penetrate homogeneously . to
 cool the liquid , we must shake , but please do not shake it, even if only to avoid disaster at
 the opening of a soft drink. Stir the bottle suddenly propels its contents from the open-
 ture , that's the whole secret Enviro -Cool . The bottle is placed in a liquid and carried to mix rotation
 that it contains without shaking . The principle is operated Rankine vortex that forms a
 regular vortex.
 With this system , the cooling of a can or a bottle to consume 80 % less energy
 less than if it had been done conventionally from a refrigerator. It is this search for economy
 energy that allowed the project to obtain financing from the Investment Fund of the Union
 European . The manufacturer has designed a device intended for home use and another more significant size
 for large areas , for example. Such a machine eliminates the need for refrigerated shelves at the point of
 Payment storing drinks at room temperature. One can also imagine an ATM
 refreshments operating on this model. The first trials began in a Dutch supermarket

jeudi 22 janvier 2015

Swash the washing machine that mimics the pressing




 The Swash , manufactured and marketed in the US by the electrical specialist
 troménager Whirlpool in collaboration with Procter & Gamble, a company that
 sells consumer products , offers washing dry
 10 minutes shirt, suit, jeans or jacket, as in a laundromat.
Sold in the US for $ 500 ( € 388 ), it displays mini size
 (51 cm high , 54.5 cm deep with the open door and barely
 16.5 cm wide ) that allow it to fit into a dressing or
 even in a shallow closet. A capsule (sold $ 7 per pack
 12 , or € 5.45 ) is necessary for each wash and it is possible to ac-
 crocher a garment at a time, as this video demonstration
 tion below.
Be careful, the Swash must not in any case instead of a
 washing machine because it does not remove the stains.
 The appliance will therefore apply a dry washing on the clothes
 ment , which is the "refresh" (thus remove any odors) but
 also remove wrinkles that may have formed .
 The idea here is to space the sessions washing machine and meal-
 sage, who tend to damage the clothing.
 In its design as desired by its expensive price for a machine
 only that washes clothes at once, the Swash is an affluent clientele .
 Nevertheless, the relatively low price of individual pods (about 45
 cents per washing machine ) should nevertheless largely play
 favor considering the sometimes substantial price laundries.
 For example, in Paris , dry cleaning / ironing shirts , clothing
 for which it is cheaper and costs 2.50 € . The machine is thus
 amortized after 200 washes , less than a year if we take
 Example of an office worker who changes his shirt every day.

mercredi 21 janvier 2015

L'enceinte connectée qui cache un assistant vocal



 Le géant américain Amazon lance un nouveau produit : Echo, une enceinte de
 forme cylindrique qui cache un assistant personnel dont le fonctionnement
 ressemble beaucoup à celui de Siri. Il fonctionne en Wi-Fi et capte la voix de ses
 utilisateurs grâce à 7 micros.    
     Il suffit de démarrer une requête par « Alexa » pour qu’il vous écoute. Echo
 est alors en mesure de répondre à toutes les questions que vous vous
 posez, depuis l’orthographe d’un mot à la hauteur de l’Everest, mais aussi
 de remplir une liste des courses, de donner la météo et les dernières infor-
 mations, de servir de réveil et de diffuser de la musique comme le montre
 la vidéo ci-dessous.
 Pour la musique, Echo a accès aux services d’Amazon, à des radios en
 ligne et comme il est Bluetooth, il peut aussi s’appairer avec un téléphone
 portable ou une tablette pour diffuser vos playlists Spotify ou iTunes.
 Echo est livré avec une appli dédiée, qui permet d’envoyer des requêtes à
 distance. Ce nouvel assistant est vendu 80€ aux membres du programme
 Prime et 160€ aux autres clients d’Amazon.

mardi 20 janvier 2015

Your living room is transformed into a virtual playground


 Microsoft unveiled a projection system for transforming a room
 in video game land . RoomAlive named , this facility offers made ​​very
 impressive, but it is currently a prototype and the general public
 is not yet ready to have such a system in his living room.

RoomAlive can transform a room into an immersive gaming space ,
 based projections on the walls and interact with objects rea-
 ity increased . Microsoft's system uses six six projectors
 Kinect sensors to achieve the projections onto the ground and walls after
 have fully mapped the room to define space and different
 furniture and objects to be considered .
 The six Kinect used to locate where the permanently located
 player to tailor the game environment in any situation .
 Although impressive , Microsoft demonstration requires a balance
 opment heavy and expensive , and implies a reorganization of space.
 Difficult to place in a room at the moment . Microsoft work-
 worth already a new model, more compact and less expensive, which would
 better placed in the living room users .

lundi 19 janvier 2015

Bleen portable 3D projector


 Bleen the company offers a 3D projector that represents the next step
 on technological research holograms . Thus, whether for the present
 presentation of a professional project , a movie, a video game , music , sports
 or e-commerce, this 3D projector is not lack of resources .

Forget your 3D glasses and headaches after three hours of Sei-
 lords of the Rings. Now you will have the means to spin
 Mordor around in your living room , a luxury uncommon .
 Bleen is his name, looks like a giant egg but it is actually a
 handy device to have a 3D display without the need for gadgets
 additional . According to the designer firm , the system includes a central
 tain high-resolution devices for transmitting video
 quality 3D as true holograms.
 In addition, it has a fairly high power to save the form
 of an entire human being to render more fluid. Operating with a
 host of applications dedicated to him , bleen be used both
 in the workplace that amateur mode. The user can use
 for entertainment or work. Depending on the model , count between 150
 350 euros to get one .

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dimanche 18 janvier 2015

Pilot a quadricopter with your iPhone



 The manufacturer Parrot announces the release of the second version of the AR Drone ,
 a quadricopter controlled by iPhone, iPad or iPod. The AR Drone 2 is more
 stable and intuitive to ride than the previous model. This is the Wi-Fi system
 which allows to control the quadricopter with a tablet or smartphone.
The second generation of this high-tech toy carries two cameras
 high resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) , one located at the front of the apparatus,
 and the other below , facing the ground . Through the application AR.FreeFlight 2.0
 it is possible to view the route on his iPhone made ​​by the RA
 Drone 2 , and record all data theft as duration,
 speed or altitude. A community application enables
 share photos taken during a flight, or his tips
 the most appropriate places to fly the AR Drone 2. The machine is provided
 with two hulls of protection , one very aerodynamic for control
 outdoor and one that protects four helices ( see photos) for the
 flying indoors.
 The Parrot AR Drone 2 has been marketed since 2012 at 300 euros.

samedi 17 janvier 2015

Windoro the window cleaner robo



 The company E.Zicom Robotics has developed a window cleaner robot named Windoro ,
 for individuals . It can move vertically or horizontally on
 a glass surface completely independently thanks to a powerful system
 magnetization .
The Windoro comes in two models, one for single glazing ( 5-15 mm)
 one for double glazing (16 to 28 mm) .
 The two parts of the robot are placed on each side of the glass and are maintained
 by a magnetic system .
 The robot is equipped with four rotating washable microfiber cloths will and
 a spray of cleaning solution. It moves from bottom to top and from left to
 right adapting its path when it detects an obstacle.
 The figures Windoro :
 - It weighs 3.2 kg .
 - It has a battery life of 1:30 .
 - It recharges in 2:30 .
 - The capacity of the tank is 40 ml .
 - The noise emission is less than 60 dB.
 - It cleans 1 m2 in 6 minutes.
 - It is sold at price of 500 euros since 2012 .

vendredi 16 janvier 2015

Mask- bot , the future of videoconferencing



 So far, a video conference is to project the image of a speaker
 on a screen . To make a more realistic videoconferencing, the Institute of
 Cognitive Systems at Munich Technical University has developed a robot
 called Mask- bot.
This robot is able to reproduce the facial expression based on words pronon-
 Cees . It consists of a transparent plastic mask and a projector at the rear
 which projects the image of a face. The Mask- bot has a large database
 facial expressions that immediately associates the sound he hears. It can reproduce
 emotions such as joy , sadness or anger.
 Although still unable to carry a real conversation, the Mask- bot will eventually
 use in video conferencing by replicating a detailed replica of the expressions
 the face of a person who speaks remotely.

jeudi 15 janvier 2015

HOAP- 3 , the robot controlled by thought



 The reality sometimes surpasses science fiction . This is what happened in the
 13 to 17 January 2012 in Beziers polytechnic . The team
 robotics managed to connect a human brain to a humanoid robot,
 HOAP -3.
An operator lying in an MRI chamber analyzing its cerebral activity
 brale and located in a neuroscience research lab in Israel
 perceived environmental HOAP -3 robot with the two cameras avail-
 Sees in the eyes of the robot. The operator headed by thinking the robot
 HOAP- 3 located at the IUT of Béziers.
 For this, scientists have focused on brain areas
 activated when humans think of an action. The mere will of the movement
 ment allowed to control the actions of the humanoid robot. When the operator
 trice thought to move an arm or leg , the robot react.
 HOAP -3 is a robot developed in 2007 by the Japanese firm Fujitsu
 Automation.
 It measures 60 cm and weighs 9 kg. With a microphone and two cameras that can capture 30 frames per second,
 motorized robot has 28 joints, a range finder and pressure sensors.
 This humanoid will surely have a long career performing as dangerous operations
 man as handling toxic or radioactive products . It may also help the elderly
 and disabled in their daily lives .

mercredi 14 janvier 2015

An exoskeleton to enhance mobility



 The Japanese company Cyberdyne (yes , as in Terminator ) and the University
 Tsukuba initiated in 2001 an exoskeleton called HAL stands for Hybrid
 assistive limb . Its name refers to the computer HAL in the movie sci-
 fiction " 2001: A Space Odyssey .
For ten years, the Japanese researchers did
 steadily improve this robotic technology.
 This exoskeleton weighs 23 kg (15 kg for body
 below ) is controlled by bioelectric sensors attached
 to the skin , which capture signals not brain.
 Micromotors set in motion in the exoskeleton
 supports the muscular effort required to raise a
 object, walk, sit , stand or climb stairs .
 The exoskeleton HAL allows for example to lift a mass of 70 kg with one arm . But it is especially
 for paraplegics who can regain some mobility.
 Currently rented in Japan, in individual retail is planned for 2015 .

mardi 13 janvier 2015

The autonomous military robot Alphadog LS3



 Since 2006 , the US company Boston Dynamics is developing for the department
 ment of Defense a quadruped robot able to follow the soldiers and transport
 carry equipment . In February 2012, the LS3 ( Legged Squad Support System ) sur-
 appointed Alphadog was tested for the first time outside.
The scientific challenge of reducing the load carried by soldiers is one
 the priorities of the US military. This robot the size of a horse can
 carry up to 180 kg of military equipment on thirty kilometers
 for 24 hours. It has a GPS and several sensors connected to a
 onboard computer that allow it to analyze the soil .
 The AlphaDog LS3 can overcome obstacles and adapt its march pro-
 gressant on uneven floors. It is also capable of detecting the present
 presence of a man, indispensable function to monitor a soldier.
 The four-legged robot is powered by a gasoline engine that also produces
 ment of electricity, very useful to recharge the batteries and radios
 mobile phones.
 A voice recognition being developed will enable the LS3 AlphaDog of receiving orders .
 In contrast, the Boston Dynamics company has not revealed the movement speed of the robot mule nor the possibility
 it can be armed. Several tests under real conditions with Marines were carried out during the summer of 2012 .
 The very funny video below is worth the look.

lundi 12 janvier 2015

A highly accurate robotic hand



 The Festo company specializing in robotics presented in April 2012
 the exoskeleton of a hand at the exhibition in Hanover , Germany. this
 exoskeleton slips on like a glove and allows to handle a second-hand
 robot that mimics and amplifies strength movements glove.

 Each finger has eight pneumatic actuators that if-
 mulate the wide variety of human movement . Thanks to the effect
 force feedback, the human user can feel what the hand
 robot grasps and the pressure it exerts increased tenfold over the object.
 Too expensive at the moment, this exoskeleton is not yet
 put on the market . However, this new technology could
 be used in the near future to increase productivity
 employees in a factory. It could also be used to manipulate
 objects in irradiated or toxic environments. medi-
 cine is also interested in this prototype robotic hand .
 It would re-educate and rehabilitate patients victims of a cardiovascular event . video
 following best describes abilities of this robotic hand .

dimanche 11 janvier 2015

A dog like no other robot



 Unveiled at the 2012 International Toy Fair in Tokyo , the dog Roman
 I- bot Omnibot SODOG caused a sensation. With its mobile application, the user
 can interact with the robot dog directly from their smartphone, and he
 bluetooth transfer changes made to the application.

 Omnibot I- SODOG has a microphone and 15 engines that reproduce
 movements. It can identify and understand fifty orders.
 The community aspect improves its interaction with the opportunity to exchange
 information . When two robots dogs meet, they can share
 their respective learning.
 The Japanese designer Takara Tomy wants to market the Omnidog I- SODOG
 for about 300 euros.

samedi 10 janvier 2015

A larger than life robot bird



 After the first model launched in 2007 , Edwin Van Ruymbeke reiterates its
 Remote bionic bird , the Avitron version 2.0. Its wing beats are
 very realistic. Once in the air, the bird robot is very difficult to differentiate
 from his true peers.
The Avitron has a wingspan of 33 cm and a featherweight (that is
 the case to say ) of 8.5 grams. Despite its apparent fragility , it
 cash rather well shocks. This technological marvel
 has a lithium polymer battery that powers a potent
 ing motor. To take off , simply hold the
 in one hand, and to beat its wings with its télécomman-
 of . The bird then takes off very easily. However, it is
 recommended to use the outdoor Avitron because he can not stay
 hover.
 Its plastic wings are fixed to a movable carbon rod.
 They stretch and relax with the rudder near the tail. The latter can stand up and
 stoop to control the speed of the bird.
 On the remote control , the wheel left allows you to beat the wings of Avitron , and the right wheel is used to
 turn the bird in the desired direction. The remote has a range of 100 meters .
 It is powered by 6 AA batteries and also has a Spread Spectrum connector that can charge
 the bird. The battery recharges in 15 minutes for a flight range of about 7 minutes.
 The Avitron 2.0 is priced at 79 euros .

jeudi 8 janvier 2015

Cheetah , the fastest robot in the world



 The field of robotics has just experienced a small revolution. For the first
 Once , a robot could reach a top man running speed.
 Named Cheetah , this robot - sprinter Usain Bolt has done better than in
 45 km / h on a treadmill .
Usain Bolt is the holder of the speed record at the championships
 World Athletics in Berlin in 2009. It reached a speed of
 44.71 km / h on the 100m with a record time of 9.58 seconds
 of . But the Cheetah robot dethroned .
 Developed by the US company Boston Dynamics with support
 Financial DARPA and on behalf of the Pentagon , the Cheetah robot
 largely inspired by the cheetah and the animal performance has success
 sit the exploit to run 45.54 km / h . For now, Cheetah was tested
 on a treadmill and connected to a cable that allows him to keep the crew
 free . But Boston Dynamics company soon plans to test
 another model of the robot, the Wildcat . This new prototype will
 advanced outdoor and totally independently.
 In the long term , this robot - sprinter will be used by the US Army during
 military missions , such as the robot Alphadog LS3 .

A robot to help the disabled



 Toyota manufacturer does not build cars only, it develops
 also its robotic arm for some years. The Japanese manufacturer
 has unveiled its new robot named Human Support Robot (HSR )
 designed to assist people with disabilities in everyday tasks.
HSR is equipped with a clamp mounted on an arm 76 cm in length. when
 the arm is not in use, it folds up against the body of the robot. The height of this assis-
 as robotic is adjustable ranging from 82 to 131 cm . It can move to 3 km / h and
 his movements are controlled via a tablet and a very friendly interface UTI
 Liser ( see video) . A second shelf can be attached to the robot head ,
 to see on the control pad that sees the robot. HSR can
 pick up an object on the ground or height, then bring it. It can also shoot
 curtains and open a door or window.
 These gestures are usually considered a simple and easy run can be unattainable
 but important for a disabled person . HSR can be used to make video conferences.
 Produced as part of the project " Partner Robot" launched in 2007, to help the robot is disabled
 still at the concept stage and is not yet commercially available .

mercredi 7 janvier 2015

The winemaker robot made ​​in France



 Who would have imagined that one day robotics could land in the vineyards
 French ? Yet this is the case since the Wall -ye company located in Mâcon
 developed the first robot able to prune the vines , surpassing in
 Furthermore similar projects of New Zealand and California .
This vineyard robot called WINE ( Intelligent Natural Viticulture ) is the result
 a collaboration between Christophe Millot , a computer installed Bourbon
 gundy , and the engineer Guy Julien . VIN is somehow a small 4 x 4 futuristic
 measuring 50 cm high and weighs 20 kg. Powered energy
 thanks to its solar photovoltaic panels, it is able to circulate
 independently in the rows of a vineyard using GPS and cartographic
 sophisticated graphic -based GISMAP software. Featuring a large me-
 memory and six cameras which allows it to detect an obstacle and remain
 aligned in a row, the VIN robot can identify and prune each vine
 which includes a vineyard.
 Extremely complex algorithms that allow the winemaker robot trimming of vines have repre-
 sented 90% of the difficulty of the project . To replace humans in repetitive work such as pruning
 vines and clarification of vines , VIN robot represents a promising solution to the chronic lack of
 staff to maintain the vineyards.
 Christophe Millot has received thirty pre-orders for his robot , available in 2013. Winemakers
 will have to pay 25,000 euros to acquire this small jewel of technology .

mardi 6 janvier 2015

A spy char controllable with a tablet



 After the Parrot AR Drone quadricopter is a small robot tank that is
 can be controlled with a smartphone or tablet . Developed by the company
 Logicom Robotics This spy SPY- C char named Tank is equipped with a camera
 which transmits its images in real time on the smartphone or tablet .
Controlled by Wi- Fi via Apple or Android application, the SPY- C Tank is
 moves by tilting the connected device , or by pressing the button
 the touch interface of the application. Its tilt motorized camera
 45 degrees transmits images filmed with a maximum resolution of
 320 x 240 pixels. They can then be saved on the tablet
 or smartphone, and shared on social networks.
 The SPY- C Tank is equipped with infrared illumination which allows him to film
 in the dark, and a walkie-talkie feature to hear the sounds in
 the room and interact as needed . It is powered by 6 AA batteries , which gives him
 an autonomy of 75 minutes ( 9 hours on standby) .
 Its range Wi-Fi is 60 meters . Several applications will be dedicated to the SPY- C Tank , such as
 the companion application that allows programming course.
 This spy tank is available in France at an average price of 150 euros .

lundi 5 janvier 2015

E- vigilant , a robot that hunts down thieves



 The French start-up EOS has developed a dedicated robotic site monitoring
 such as industrial sheds and warehouses. Dubbed E- vigilant , this robot ap-
 ready to revolutionize the world of security. The thieves had better watch out!
 E- vigilant can lead his round and report to a security center anomalies .
E- alert is a very discreet robot that looks more like a vacuum cleaner that
 Robocop . He comes out of the charger cradle at a preset time and how
 begins his rounds to walk totally independently in the
 premises. He is able to report an outbreak of fire , water leakage or
 a suspected intrusion. On this last point is particularly vigilant E-
 effective since he knows the difference between a real intrusion and the passage of a
 rodent. When it detects motion , it prevents an operator who can
 take control of the robot with a remote control. Using the
 board camera, the operator can check whether the alert is justified .
 E- vigilant can also emit a loud alarm and flash
 blinding to scare the intruder. It can also communicate via
 speakers.
In January 2013, EOS Innovation has received funding of € 200,000 from the Scientipôle investment funds
 Capital, a welcome boost to accelerate the development of the E- Vigilante . But robotics trouble
 convince investors . It is less risky for them to support projects in digital, as projects
 robots, long and complex to develop . In most cases, the company does not release sales
 Business during the product development. It is therefore more difficult to find investors.
 The announcement of the support plan Montebourg robotics industry is particularly well received by the
 start-up Orsay : " On one hand, there is the announcement effect . It is very interesting to us that we talk about our industry
 and robotics is finally seen as a future market. In addition, the creation of a sector fund dedicated to
 robotics, who speaks the same language as us, is a good thing . In robotics, as in all
 sectors developing products , aid and funding is the sinews of war to accelerate the develop-
 ment company . "Say David and Gregory Lemaitre Lebourdais , the founders of EOS Innovation .
 After a first test at Renault, EOS Innovation deployed its E- Vigilante surveillance robot in a warehouse
 Casino. The start-up hopes to launch the production of a first series before marketing in 2014.

Robotic bees for foraging flowers



 Researchers from the University of Harvard in the United States specializing in
 miniature robotic working for several years on the development
 robotic bees that will pollinate autonomously term reign
 plant . The baptized Robobee project is taken very seriously by scientists.

 Scientists are concerned about the massive global disappearance of bees .
 The causes of this massacre are multiple.
 Intensive -The use of insecticides by farmers.
 -L'extinction Of flowering plants .
 -Of Parasites that infest hives.
 -the Air pollution .
 -The Climate change.
 If bees were to disappear completely from the surface of the earth is
 all the vegetable that is threatened with extinction, and therefore the reign
 herbivorous animal and carnivore.
 Robobee The project aims to create an army of autonomous robotic pollinators , but it could also be used
 in the field of military surveillance and exploration in hazardous environments .
 Inspired by the natural strength of bees and their hover capability with heavy loads ,
 researchers are trying to integrate these faculties to small robots no bigger than a coin. One
 greater difficulty for scientists is the development of visual sensors , similar to the eyes and
 antennas of a bee.
 But the ultimate goal of the project is to design Robobee software that will somehow the brain of the abeille-
 robot. This device will ensure , among other flight control , object detection , decision making , and especially
 the collective behavior of Robobee because bees performances are mainly based on the collaboration
 operation of all members of a hive .
 This ambitious project receives an annual budget of $ 2 million .

dimanche 4 janvier 2015

The new version of Asimo robot Honda



 The most famous Japanese robot created by Honda in 2000 is back in a
 new version with many improvements. Asimo , which stands for
 Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility , is a research robot yet
 commercialized.
In November 2011, Honda introduced in Tokyo 5th version
 his robot , lighter and more flexible than the previous version of
 2007. Asimo can now run faster, 9km / h . his legs
 more sophisticated enables additional movements,
 such as walking on one foot , jumping in with both feet , bend and
 kick a ball . It is also able to keep his balance
 on slightly rough surfaces . His hands were also
 undergone significant improvements . The fingers and the palm have
 touch sensors and strengths which enable the touch and mani-
 puler objects with great precision .
 Asimo can shake the hand of a person without crushing it , unscrew the cap of a bottle and pour its contents
 into a glass. It can also push a cart and articulate some words in sign language .
 The most amazing improvements is its ability to analyze the movements of a person he meets . If this
 person suddenly changes direction, Asimo is able to avoid it in time. He also knows recognize
 people through their faces as well as their voices .
 Asimo is likely to make a career in the nuclear sites , such as the Fukushima atomic plant , where the
 high radioactivity level prevents man working there. The Japanese android can also help people
 disabilities and practice a waiter in companies .

NAO , French robot that is ahead of the Japanese



 Developed by Aldebaran Robotics , the company of the French Bruno Maisonnier ,
 NAO humanoid robot is 58 cm high , to be a companion
 benevolent in your homes . Since its birth in 2006, he has continued to EVO-
 luer to one day become your friend.
NAO is a small character which is a unique combination of
 the Hardware and Software. It consists of sensors , motors
 and software controlled by its operating system dedicated NAOqi .
 Walking NAO uses a simple dynamic model and pro-
 quadratic programming . It is stabilized from information
 sent back by the joints of the sensors. This makes the
 running strong and resistant to small perturbations and allows
 to absorb the oscillations of the torso in the frontal and lateral planes .
 NAO can walk on different surfaces such as carpets or
 carpet , tiles or wood floors and can also make the transition
 tion between these types of surfaces during operation .

NAO movement module is based on the inverse kinematics
 widespread . This means that when you ask NAO to extend
 the arm , it will look as the joints of his arms and legs
 are taken into account . The fall Manager protects NAO .
 Once a fall is detected, all motion tasks are
 killed and , according to management, the NAO arm take a position
 tion protection.
 NAO has two 1220P cameras capable of capturing up to 30
 fps. They allow it to monitor , store and
 recognize images and faces. He can recognize the personal
 not talking to him or find a ball or even more complex objects.
 The first camera , located in the front NAO , scans the horizon for
 the second , located at the mouth , scans the environment
 immediately.
 One of the main goals of humanoid robots is to interact with
people. Sound localization allows a robot to identify the direction
 sounds. When a nearby source emits a sound , each of the four mid
 crophones NAO receives sound waves at times slightly different
 ent . For example, if someone talks to NAO on the left , the sound wave
 corresponding first arrives on the left microphone, then the
 front and rear microphones few milliseconds later , and finally
 on the right microphone.

In addition to cameras and microphones , NAO has capacitive sensors
 arranged on the top of his head in three sections as well as its
 hands. You can give NAO information through to the touch
 expensive. Pressing told him to stop, for example, but the sensors can
 wind also be used as a series of buttons to trigger
 associated actions . The system is equipped with LEDs which indicate the
 contact type. NAO is also equipped with two sonar channels , two
 transmitters and two receivers . They allow NAO estimate distances
 obstacles in its environment. The detection range is from 1 cm
 3 meters.
 NAO currently support Wi-Fi and Ethernet. It can be used on
 WPA and WEP networks, which allows it to connect to most re-
 domestic and corporate networks . You can manage and program
 Sea NAO using any network computer. Here are some
 Examples of applications created by the NAO users :
 - From its IP address , NAO can know where it is and you Don-
 ner personalized weather report .
 - Ask a question about NAO to a topic, it connects to Wikipé-
 dia and you read the article.
 - Connect NAO to an audio stream and you can stream a radio station.
 Using infrared, NAO can communicate with others and NAO
 other devices operating with infrared. It can for example turn
 TV, video game console or DVD / Blu -ray player.
 With its experience in developing embedded systems
 robotic platforms , Aldebaran Robotics wants to share his tools
 multi-platform construction, its communication library centers
 tral and other essential modules with researchers, developers and
 emerging projects in humanoid robotics . In more than 70 countries, it is
 installed in the computer classes or science , from primary to
 university. Through it , students learn programming ma-
 playful and applied manner . They plan to do the walk , reach back
 per small items , or for dancing . He then conquered
 developer communities who see him as a powerful support and
 incredibly expressive for creating applications. Imagine
 all that is possible to do NAO . It's a new world
 Applications that opens to them ... for the next step which is its
 marketing to the general public .

Keecker the robot projector for home



 Designed by the French eponymous brand Keecker is a multimedia robot capable
 distribute digital content such as music or videos.
 It is even able to store thanks to its integrated 1TB hard drive.
 It features a projector capable of projecting on any surface.
Its bulb has a life of 20,000 hours and could exhibit
 diagonal of 42 inches to 60 inches from a wall. More Keecker back and more
 the diagonal will be. To accompany the picture , it is also
 equipped with a speaker system disseminating 360 audio .
 True media center , it differs from its congeners by a pair
 Track fixed under its shell . Robot, it can be controlled via an application
 Android or iOS cation . It handles like a robot vacuum cleaner.
 If it has a manual mode, it can switch to automatic mode and
 moving well in the home according to his desires. There, he collects
 various information such as the room temperature , the rate
 humidity or brightness.
 A 360 ° camera also allows it to perform video surveillance in the absence of the owner. the same
 camera can also be used for video conferencing. Presented as a multimedia companion, Keecker
 ideally find its place in an evening playing music , or watching a movie. You can imagine
 launch Netflix or CanalPlay on his smartphone and enjoy great via Keecker .
 Mobile video games seem also supported , according to its designer, like navigation Inter-
 net . This domestic robot connected will be available in 2015 against the tidy sum of € 3,900 .

The case of the future will be automated



 What could be more painful than a big bag to carry while traveling ?
 This difficult task will soon be thing of the past thanks to the ingenious invention of a
 Spanish Masters student innovation . Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez has developed
 developing a suitcase able to follow autonomously its owner.
Dubbed Hop, this robotic bag is equipped with three sensors triangular
 gulent the Bluetooth signal from the smartphone of its owner . the position
 tion of the holder of the phone and its rhythm are then localized by
 microprocessor embedded in the suitcase.
 The robot - Hop suitcase can follow its owner. Only draw

samedi 3 janvier 2015

The magnetic anti wallpaper waves


 French scientists have developed a revolutionary wallpaper capable
 to filter the electromagnetic waves of a computer network connected
 Wifi. Protecting data, wallpaper secures networks
 premises and prevent piracy .
Anti- Fi wallpaper has a regular appearance, but its mo-
 tive are designed with special ink , based on particles
 money, which can filter up to three frequency magnetic waves
 simultaneously. The technology certainly very interested wallpaper
 ment people with electrosensitivity , since blocks
 also the signals of mobile phones.
 However, it does not interfere with the signals of radio frequencies or
 such relief . Hospitals can also make good use of
 this anti- Fi wallpaper providing better insulation elec-
 Magnetic its patients .
 Developed in collaboration with researchers from the Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble and the Technical Centre
 paper, this new product will be marketed in 2013 by the Finnish Ahlstrom Group , which was quick
 to buy the exclusivity of the license of the anti- Fi wallpaper. The price will be similar to a traditional wallpaper.

TL1 , the simulator with a screen 180 degrees



 Motion Simulation designer has worked with Ariel Motor on
 a simulator that will be talked about in the halls of arcade games. The TL1 is
 with a screen display that provides 180 degrees. This simulator extraordinary
 promises immersive simulations on automotive and aviation.
The bucket seat can be rotated and tilted in several positions depending on the game
 selected . The cockpit has motion sensors that faithfully transcribe
 engine vibration , road unevenness , but the dynamics of
 turns. Already available, the TL1 simulator is sold at 14,000 euros.

Lili the robot lamp that wishes you well



 The gloomy lamp with whom you have a dull relationship by the International
 mediate a switch, it's over. Lili is a smart and capricious lamp
 that illuminates what she wants, when she wants and contacted by small
 pouts . And it is that which will now light up your life ...
Lilli, illuminate your room will become a real big deal
 feelings. This clever little lamp, whose design recalls the icon
 Pixar , acts independently and without switch : it is she who knows
 when it should light up , she knows what to illuminate .
 Better: French photographer Johan Berger engineer replaced the ampoules
 by the LED screen that broadcasts multiple colors and deposited on the
 walls joyous light icons. As soon as it 's too dark , Lili
 awakens to illuminate the room. When you pass it , small
 eyes watching you like a small dog that requires a caress.
 And if you move too far , she spontaneously goes into " off"
 waiting for his master 's back . And he changes his again
 visual effects to create lots of beautiful colorful animations ... Lili
 jealous ! Do not fool with Neon !

Zeno R25 , the first social robot at an affordable price



 Created by the American Society RoboKind the Zeno R25 is a humanoid robot
 bristling with sensors and artificial intelligence that allows it to interact
 with humans by detecting and reproducing their emotions. He can play
 with small , provide computer courses or help autistic children .
Humanoid robots have made ​​considerable progress in recent
 years. Advances in artificial intelligence and components
 (Processors, various sensors , touch technology , camera ) allowed
 develop particularly advanced models . These include
 the famous robot
 Asimo designed by Honda or the sympathetic Nao launched in 2008 by the company
 French Aldebaran Robotics . However, these robots are still expensive
 and that they are destined mostly to be used for research
 university , or as a technological showcase for large companies
 taken .
 But a newcomer intends to change all that. Zeno R25 is its
 name, is a small humanoid robot presented as the first social robot
 affordable. Its designer, the American company RoboKind , it has its
 years of experience in robotics and artificial intelligence.
 Derived from a model for universities, the Zeno R25 also wants evolved
 while being much more affordable .
 Indeed, while its big brother, the Zeno R50 , costs € 11,800 , Zeno R25 will be sold "only" € 2000 .
 Although this is still a substantial sum , it is actually well below the usual rates
 for this kind of robot. In comparison , the Nao robot costs about € 12,000 .
"It is for everyone, programmers, robotics enthusiasts , children and family," says RoboKind .
 Faced with children, Zeno R25 can tell stories , read books , dance to the music. It may
 turn into teacher to teach a foreign language to elementary school lessons and answer a
 issue by searching the Internet. But it can also provide computer training to
 university students . RoboKind has also developed a therapy module for children with autism .
 Indeed, thanks to its set of facial expressions, Zeno R25 can help them to better interpret the emotions
 improve their social skills.
 To achieve such performance, the Zeno R25 features a system on a chip Texas Instruments OMAP
 4460 Double heart , with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It has Wi -Fi, Ethernet, of
 two USB ports, an HDMI port and an NFC chip for contactless data transfer.
 And it is far from everything! From its 56 cm, the Zeno R25 is bristling with sensors ( gyroscope, accelerometer,
 compass , infrared ) and 9 touch zones distributed over its entire skeleton . He can see people and
 objects through a camera (5 megapixels) lodged in his right eye, hear with 8 microphones and talk to
 through a loudspeaker.
On his chest, a 2.4 inch LCD touch screen is used to access the functions and distribute content . the robot
 can move through engine 21 which give it 15 degrees of freedom. The face alone has 5 degrees of
 freedom that allow Zeno R25 to take multiple facial expressions.
 The software part is based on the Ubuntu Linux distribution and artificial intelligence platform called Compu
 Passion that RoboKind has developed for his robot can detect and imitate emotions. A series of algo-
 rithms allow Zeno R25 to distinguish colors , movements, recognize faces and read
 QR codes. All development tools ( Java, C ++) and control of this robot are open source to encourage the
 community of researchers, developers and hobbyists to develop it .
 To complete this project , RoboKind launched a fundraising platform via crowdfunding kick-
 Choke, but the money collected was insufficient to make this happen. Robokind hope still able
 deliver the first copies of Zeno R25 in 2014.

Dyson Eye 360 the robotic vacuum cleaner that sees everything 360


 Dyson British firm , originally of bagless vacuum cleaners , introduced 360
 Eye , equipped with an obstacle detection system 360 . The vision
 would make it more independent and more efficient than its competitors. It required more than
 15 years of development , mobilized 200 engineers and cost 36 million euros.
This autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner literally see the room in which it
 is and its navigation system mapping its environment
 to determine a course. It is equipped with rubber tracks
 supposed to ensure a better handling and allow it to evolve over
 any type of surface. Its rotating brush and suction mouth cover
 the entire width of the machine to suck in the corners and on the
 board walls.
 Dyson Eye 360 has a lithium-ion battery which ensures 20
 minutes remaining before it returns to its charging station.
 Obviously , the vacuum cleaner utilizes cyclonic bagless technology . There
 robotics part rests on two innovations that make the 360 one of the Eye
 autonomous vacuum cleaners the most sophisticated to date. The vision system
 360 consists of a camera filming the environment at a rate
 30 frames per second with an angle of 45 °. It is topped by a
 panoramic lens and installed on the top cover of the robot . 
The shutter speed of the camera is synchronized with the
 displacement speed of the device , allowing it to carried
 kill a calculation of accurate position to the millimeter . images
 collected is processed using the technology cartogra-
 phy and simultaneous localization called SLAM ( Simultaneous
 Localization And Mapping) . Infrared sensors detect
 obstacles.
 Everything is controlled by a software called Dyson Digital Algebra
 that combines algebra, probability theory, trigonometry and
 geometry. Dyson explains that this navigation system takes
 benchmarks in a room to triangulate its position
 to find out where it is , where it happened and where it should go .
 Its development has required 100,000 hours of work. The second innovation is its digital electric motor.
 With an output of 100 watts, it is based on a neodymium magnet whose speed is controlled electronics
 cally and can reach 78,000 revs / minute. Current speed much higher than that of an electric motor
 DC (about 20000 revolutions / minute ) achieves a much higher suction power .
 Dyson says his engine is also smaller and lighter . The robot can be controlled remotely from a
 smartphone or tablet with Android and iOS apps that allow to program and monitor
 cleaning, materialized on a map

Gimball insensitive robot collisions



 Unlike many other flying robots , Gimball has only make collision
 flight sions . This machine developed at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is
 expected to bounce over obstacles without losing the road, such as insects
 flying , thanks to its ingenious spherical cage of carbon fiber .
Nature inspires many researchers, including the Laboratory roboticists
 Intelligent Systems (LIS for Laboratory of Intelligent Systems) of
 the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . As insects
 flying the Gimball robot is unusual proceed after
 collided with an obstacle. Such a capability would prove useful
 for vehicles operating in a rugged environment, for exam-
 ple within a building destroyed by an earthquake.
 Of course, flying robots for such missions exist,
 but they are mostly sensitive to shocks . To avoid them, they are
 often clad in expensive and fragile sensors that add so much
 potential failures. In addition, they are not always operative in all situations, for example in a
 smoky environment. So in response to this finding Briod Adrien and his colleague Przemyslaw Mariusz Kornatowski
 developed Gimball , a sphere 34 cm in diameter which can move freely and independently
 me in the air. Specifically, the device is divided into two modules that each have an important role.
At the heart of the sphere is a platform equipped propulsion system , steering and stabilization.
 Thus, the robot is moved by an electric motor which actuates a double helix, while the fins
 allow it to move in the desired direction. Gyro stabilization system was specially
 developed by the two researchers, so that the interior of Gimball remains buoyant continuously .
 This stabilization system is connected to two movable rings of carbon fibers , whereby the outermost
 is attached to a spherical lattice constructed of the same material . With this arrangement, the cage is relatively
 elastic , allowing it to absorb shock and bounce , and shoot in all directions around the
 internal module . This is the key element of the system, since it is he allowing Gimball maintain its orientation
 tion after collision ( the sphere has turned, but not his heart). A full-scale test was conducted in a
 forest on the heights of Lausanne . Gimball was awarded a heading to follow before taking off .
 Using a compass, the robotic device then moved successfully and independently in the direction
 designated for several hundred meters , while hitting several trees in the process. Note that sailed
 also a camera, a useful element in relief operations , as well as altitude sensor .
 This robot is lightweight and robust, since it is built of carbon fiber and the number of sensors
 board is reduced, was presented at the international robotics exhibition ( iREX ) in Tokyo in November 2013.

vendredi 2 janvier 2015

K5 robot patrolling and monitors all




 American society Knightscope tests under real conditions a surveillance robot
 Autonomous launches in Silicon Valley ( California). The K5 has multiple
 sensors, cameras and recognition systems, through which it can collect
 and analyze data in order to raise the alarm in case of danger .
This robot - vigil will be offered for rental to private companies or
 police to secure malls , schools
 and all kinds of buildings. K5 can move so autonomous
 I see 360 , including at night, and read license plates.
 The idea is to use it to monitor particular campuses,
 shopping centers, schools, parks or neighborhoods . he
 play security officers , weapon in hand.
 The K5 is just over 1.5m tall and weighs 136 kg . shape
 cylinder is not reminiscent of the friendly R2D2 Star Film
 Wars . The three-wheeled chassis is based on that of the Segway .
 The prototype that will be deployed next year has four
 HD cameras arranged so as to provide him a field
 of 360 °. These cameras work at night and can also make thermal imaging. The robot is
 autonomous in its movements through lidar , laser remote sensing system that produces a 3D mapping
 the environment, and GPS that allows it to geotag . Ultrasonic sensors are used it to determine
 the proximity of objects or people in motion. K5 can evolve at a maximum speed of 29 km / h
 but his pace patrol will be between 1.5 and 5 km / h. Its battery offers a battery life of 24 hours,
 it can automatically return to its charging station.

With a scanner and optical character recognition technology, K5 can read the plates regis-
 tration of vehicles. By combining these data with the police, he can identify a stolen vehicle or
 fugitive, then send an alert . Knightscope account rapidly evolve its robot to make it even more
 performance . Microphones analyze the ambient noise to detect such cries and shots
 fire. There are also plans to use the cameras for face recognition based on foundations
 data.
 Finally , K5 will also be equipped with sensors to detect radiation and chemical fumes and bacteriological
 logics. This flow of information will be treated in real time by a predictive software that can trigger the sending of a
 alert to the human operator to control the robot . All data collected during a surprise round
 surveillance will be saved and sent to the operators concerned.

Thanks to technology , Knightscope think I can bring down crime by 50% in an area covered by the
 robot - guard . From 2015 , it has hire him for $ 1,000 a month for 40 hours of use
 week . K5 can be configured according to the type of task assigned to it . And one can imagine that his
 analysis software will be perfected as , thanks to the data collected in the field.
 The company would see the secure schools or campuses , which were the many theater
 miscellaneous murderers in recent years in the United States . K5 could also attend the vigils at
 concerts or sporting events. Besides, Knightscope has an agreement with FIFA for it to be tested during
 World Cup football to be held in Brazil next summer. Talks are also underway
 with shopping centers , an insurance company and security companies.
 Impressive it is the technical point of view, this monitoring raises several issues,
 primarily those of the collection , retention and use of data recorded by the cameras and
 sensors . How to ensure that a private company that will rent a K5 does not serve to make the supervision
 lance or abusive profiling for commercial purposes ? What happens if the robot is wrong and triggers an alert incorrectly ?
 Knightscope ensures that it will not record conversations on the fly , but how to be sure? William
 Santana Li, founder and CEO of Knightscope , explained that all the information collected was used to launch
 an alert will be made public in real time via an online platform . But more generally , it
 believes that privacy issues raised by the K5 are less important than the benefits it brings
 safety . Give up some of his private life to be better protected , this is a speech that is not
 and again we hear more and more often.