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03 Oct 13:27

Scientists test VR system to control robots from virtual cockpits

by David Lumb
Folks have made telerobotics -- aka, operating robots from afar -- work, but solutions are expensive. Similar to how the US Navy just opted to ditch its expensive joysticks for Xbox controllers, researchers are thinking about consumer-tested solution...
11 May 13:46

Abe Davis: New video technology that reveals an object's hidden properties

by TEDTalks
Subtle motion happens around us all the time, including tiny vibrations caused by sound. New technology shows that we can pick up on these vibrations and actually re-create sound and conversations just from a video of a seemingly still object. But now Abe Davis takes it one step further: Watch him demo software that lets anyone interact with these hidden properties, just from a simple video.
25 Mar 16:06

Razer to make a VR headset with built-in Leap Motion hand tracking sensor

by Nicole Lee
The holy grail of virtual reality is presence; that feeling that you're truly there in that virtual world. That's why it was great when Leap Motion announced that it would be making a VR mount a few months ago -- manipulating objects with your hands ...
30 Jan 09:29

This smart handbag could stop you from overspending

by Jon Fingas
If you're the sort who overspends at the mall, you may need a firm reminder to watch your budget. How does an ever-vigilant handbag sound? Finder.com.au could soon make one: meet the iBag, a prototype carryall that locks you out if it believes you're ...
26 Oct 11:21

October 24, 2013


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