One touch directs a robotic arm to grab objects in a new computer program designed to give people in wheelchairs more independence.
Other
Sep 23, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Eating a good meal is one of the few things in life that is both absolutely necessary, and extremely pleasurable at the same time. But what would you do if you could not pick up the knife and fork to eat ...
(Phys.org)—For those familiar with its language, the face reflects much about an individual's identity and emotional state. EPFL scientists are developing a tool that will be able to use facial information to make the cars ...
Engineering
Nov 16, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Toyota has unveiled a new single-arm robot to assist homebound residents with limited mobility. The 70-pound robot's arm has a two-fingered gripper and telescopic body to complete fundamental house tasks that ...
Google has picked 8,000 people in the U.S. who will have a chance to wear the company's new Internet-connected glasses, which are being described as the next breakthrough in mobile computing.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 26, 2013
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What is the Xbox One? If you're a video-game aficionado, you know the answer: It's Microsoft's latest game console, and it arrives in North America and Europe on Friday. To gamers, Xbox means cutting-edge adventures such ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 20, 2013
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Alexa for couch potatoes is coming: Amazon's new streaming TV device will let users shout out when they want to turn on the TV, flip channels or search for sitcoms—all without pushing any buttons.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 7, 2018
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Apple's latest and greatest – the iPhone 5s – met a muted reception last week in San Francisco. Although the device's admittedly evolutionary-not-revolutionary updates target early adopters and high-end consumers, industry ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 16, 2013
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Product: Moshi voice control alarm clock
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 10, 2009
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(AP) -- Just because mobile phones are becoming more like small computers doesn't mean you should have to do a lot of typing on them.
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 13, 2010
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