Category Archive: Robotics

15 Dec

Always-available natural user interfaces

Always-available natural user interfaces

I met with Desney Tan at Microsoft Research today, who walked me through a few mind-blowing demos and prototypes he has recently developed. One of …

 
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16 Feb

Diana Eng’s inflatable dress

Diana Eng’s inflatable dress

This is an older project, but still worth a reminder. Diana Eng, in collaboration with Emily Albinski, created this gorgeous dress way back in 2003, which …

 
By jennifer
Also posted in Aesthetics, Augmenting, Conceptual, Kinetic
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28 Dec

Tinker, inventor, hacker spaces

Tinker, inventor, hacker spaces

(image source via New York Times) There seems to be a trend in tinker and hacker spaces, which are popping up all over the place. Hacker …

 
By jennifer
Also posted in DIY & Hacking
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17 Nov

A soundscape that wraps around you

A soundscape that wraps around you

Dana Gordon and Alejandro Zamudio Sanchez designed Undercover blanket for the Droog exhibit Garden of Delight. The project is an ultra soft blanket that wirelessly connects to any …

 
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09 Nov

A wearable device that helps you walk

A wearable device that helps you walk

Honda recently unveiled a robotic wearable device that helps you walk. The seat is similar to a bike seat that connects a robotic leg to …

 
By jennifer
Also posted in Augmenting, Kinetic, Products
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