iPhone controls Hexapod
March 9, 2010
The iPhone is a wonderful handset, where yet another application for it would be to control a Hexapod robot via user inputs. that is made possible thanks to robotics student Robert Stephenson who came up with the view and subsequently, program. The control method utilized include the touchscreen and accelerometer which will manipulate both forward and reverse controls.
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Samsung SHW-M120S has Bluetooth 3.0
March 9, 2010
Samsung aims to get another feather in their illustrious cap with the Android-powered SHW-M120S being one of the first of such phones to sport Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity. While the display has dropped to 3.3", it ought to work just great thanks to a Super AMOLED display. Apart from the highlight that is Bluetooth 3.0, other specifications include 3G connectivity, a 5-megapixel camera, a front facing VGA camera, Wi-Fi support, GPS navigation, an accelerometer and proximity sensor.
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Dalek Robot controlled by iPhone
March 3, 2010
The iPhone is a marvelous device whether you know how to pull its strings, and that is where Steve from BotBuilder.co.uk steps in with a sort new Dalek Robot which is controlled via an iPhone, although an iPod touch will do nicely as well. The Apple device will relay OSC signals via Wi-Fi to processing which will in turn talk by serial to the Servo Board. Whenever you tilt your iPod or iPhone, the Dalek will move in the corresponding direction thanks to the accelerometer input collected and processed.
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Wired dress lights up fashion
March 1, 2010
Diana Eng is one talented lady who has ventured far and wide into technology enhanced fashion, having released a collection of dresses that are full of sparkling light as well as shape-shifting in a dreamy manner. The latter is made possible thanks to origami style folded fabric that are animated through shape shifting wires (memory alloys), resulting in a beautiful, sophisticated effect. As for the Twinkle Dress and Shirt, you get an integration of technology within a garment without looking out of place. The El wire dress that you see here is an Aqua silk chiffon organically draped dress coupled with electroluminescent wires that are integrated in the edges, where its illumination is controlled by an accelerometer while its collection of battery and electronics are amalgamated into a 3D printed neck piece. Good luck washing these!
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Brushduino toothbrushing aid
February 24, 2010
Keeping your set of pearly whites in pristine condition is often a challenge for many humans due to their busy lifestyle these days, leading to dentists having some really, really fat bank accounts. Well, here's an Arduino-based toothbrushing aid known as the Brushduino. that strange DIY device comes with an accelerometer attached to the brush, letting you know just where you are supposed to brush as well as informing you it is duration to move on to another spot. Half a dozen white LEDs that represent different segments of your mouth will light up in a corresponding manner. You game?
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Philips GoGear Connect is Android-powered
February 24, 2010
The Philips GoGear Connect is a new portable media player that runs on the Android operating system, now how about that! After all, whether Apple wants to sow their wild oat of an iPhone OS all by the place, we don't see why Google shouldn't have a shot as well. Powered by the latest Android 2.1 version, the Philips GoGear Connect comes with a 3.2" capacitive touchscreen display at 320 × 480 resolution, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, a microSD memory card slot, GPS navigation support, a built-in accelerometer and a choice of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities. Guess the only thing it is lost is a phone inside to produce that one hot device. Image courtesy of Giiks.com [Translated Page]
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MSI Air Keyboard
February 23, 2010
MSI does not only roll out great motherboards a s well as computers, but the company additionally has a hand in the world of peripherals with their latest being an ultra compact keyboard that can remotely control a computer while doubling up as a mini keyboard, mouse and media remote. You get wireless connectivity with that puppy, although it can plus hook up via USB whether you device to skip the wireless route. An accelerometer is thrown into the mix, turning that into an air mouse in double quick date as it is capable of interpreting tilts as down, left and right. You will need to fork out around $108 for that whether you want to get all glitzy in your home computer use.
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